With each passing day, we all grow closer to the final chapters of our lives, and with very few exceptions, we will most likely experience a decline in our health along the way. For some of us, those changes will be gradual and subtle and for others it will be more pronounced and acute. Some… Continue reading November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
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A Look at the Care Options in Senior Living Communities
There’s no better time to consider senior living than now! The senior living industry is evolving and continuously improving to meet the high expectations and needs of the growing senior community. Whether you’re highly active, need a little assistance with personal care, or are recovering from an illness or injury, there’s a senior living option… Continue reading A Look at the Care Options in Senior Living Communities
Dispelling the Most Common Fears Seniors Have About Senior Living
More and more seniors are considering some form of senior living. According to Senior Housing News, more than 30% of senior living communities have occupancy rates at or above 90%. Choosing to move into a senior living community is scary and emotional. Seniors and their families often have a lot of fear and hesitation when… Continue reading Dispelling the Most Common Fears Seniors Have About Senior Living
Determining Your Needs and Wants in Senior Living
Whether buying a car, new furniture, or our next vacation spot, we all struggle to distinguish between our wants and needs. Choosing a senior living community is a major life decision, and finding a community that checks all the boxes can be difficult, especially with all the different types of communities, care offerings, and various… Continue reading Determining Your Needs and Wants in Senior Living
Is Senior Living the Right Decision?
Are you trying to determine if senior living is the right decision for you or a loved one? You’re not alone! People are living longer than ever, and the need for long-term care will continue to increase. According to Senior Housing News, there are 6,000 online searches related to senior living made every hour in… Continue reading Is Senior Living the Right Decision?
What a Day in the Life of a Memory Care Resident is Like
If you’re considering memory care for a loved one, you may be overwhelmed with the choices, and nervous about making the right decision. You want to ensure your loved one is happy and well cared for. Memory care is a type of long-term senior living care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of… Continue reading What a Day in the Life of a Memory Care Resident is Like
Comparing the Cost of Home to Senior Living
When choosing a long-term care solution for yourself or a loved one, there are many decisions to make. In-home care is the solution usually preferred by older adults who need long-term care and their loved ones, and there are advantages to remaining at home. Home is more familiar, less hassle, more comfortable, and, most assume,… Continue reading Comparing the Cost of Home to Senior Living
Tips for Paying for the Cost of Memory Care
Memory care communities have trained, qualified, and compassionate professionals who are there to help and support residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease in America, costing more than heart disease and cancer. Caring for people with dementia is estimated… Continue reading Tips for Paying for the Cost of Memory Care
Tips for Funding Senior Living Expenses
Even the most well-planned retirement can take a hit with senior living expenses. Long-term care services are expensive, and the cost of quality senior living care is expected to increase. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, you can expect to pay anywhere from $61,776 annually to $108,405 annually for senior living expenses. Your… Continue reading Tips for Funding Senior Living Expenses
How Memory Care Enriches the Lives of Its Residents
You’re not alone if you’re struggling to care for a loved one living with dementia. Did you know that 48% of family caregivers care for an older adult with some form of dementia? According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide. Watching a loved one suffer from dementia… Continue reading How Memory Care Enriches the Lives of Its Residents