Once you’ve decided that assisted living is the best choice for yourself or a family member, you want to make sure you choose the perfect community. There are nearly 30,000 assisted living communities in the United States! Selecting one that’s best for you takes time, knowledge, and effort. In addition, communities vary regarding services, amenities,… Continue reading Key Questions for Making an Informed Choice About an Assisted Living Community
Topic: Assisted Living
Signs It May Be Time to Consider an Assisted Living Community for a Loved One
Seeing a senior struggle to properly take care of themselves is difficult, especially when it’s someone you love. Family members often feel guilt and sadness when they realize they cannot provide adequate care for a loved one. In addition, many seniors are hesitant to admit they need help out of fear of giving up their… Continue reading Signs It May Be Time to Consider an Assisted Living Community for a Loved One
Coping with Cabin Fever for Seniors
As the weather starts to get warmer and we start to see blue sunny skies, we start to realize (if we haven’t already) how tired of the cold weather we are and how we may have become a little stir crazy! People in northern areas tend to become less tolerant of winter conditions as they… Continue reading Coping with Cabin Fever for Seniors
Signs It’s Time for Memory Care
When is the right time to talk about Memory Care? At Notre Dame Health Care, our Harmony Memory Care programs provide a holistic approach to care regardless of disease or impairment type. Dedicated staff members use the foundations of habilitative care to help individuals achieve optimal function by focusing on their skill set. By sharing… Continue reading Signs It’s Time for Memory Care
Notre Dame Palliative Care Program Featured in Hospice News
From Hospice News Notre Dame Health Care Center’s At Home division has launched a new palliative care program that will expand the company’s reach across central Massachusetts. Hospice News recently connected with Executive Director Susan Keefe of the At Home Division, who said that the move followed lessons learned from the implementation of a pediatric… Continue reading Notre Dame Palliative Care Program Featured in Hospice News
Top 3 Health New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
With a light shining at the end of the pandemic tunnel, this past year has taught our community that strength and resilience can go a long way and that spending time with family and friends is something we should never take for granted. As 2021 comes to a close, it’s time to look forward to… Continue reading Top 3 Health New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
How to Prepare Seniors for the Winter
As quickly as the leaves have changed colors, the temperatures are changing too! Before you know it, you’ll be trading in your light autumn cardigan for a heavy winter coat. Yes, that’s right! Winter will be here before you know it and it’s important to make sure your loved ones, particularly seniors, are well prepared… Continue reading How to Prepare Seniors for the Winter
Hospice vs. Palliative Care: What’s the Difference?
What should you know about the differences between Palliative Care & Hospice Care? What is Hospice Care? Hospice care is available to terminally ill patients and those who have been determined to have a life expectancy of less than six months. Hospice care is paid for by Medicare, private insurance, and state Medicaid programs. The… Continue reading Hospice vs. Palliative Care: What’s the Difference?
Choosing the Right Community for Your Loved One
Sometimes the best next step is placement in an eldercare community. There are so many facilities to choose from, it can be hard to figure out where to start. While eldercare communities can provide necessary assistance for activities such as housekeeping, meals, rehabilitation services, and skilled nursing care, there are many factors to consider when… Continue reading Choosing the Right Community for Your Loved One
How Assisted Living Communities Can Help Prevent ER Visits
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five visits to hospital emergency rooms in the United States involve seniors 60 years and older. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, these numbers may continue to increase among the elderly population. At Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living Residence, we strive to offer a… Continue reading How Assisted Living Communities Can Help Prevent ER Visits