Topic: Helpful Tips & Advice

What is Assisted Living? – A Podcast

Check out our latest podcast with Hank Stolz at Radio Worcester! Virginia Lehr connects to share information on what you need to know about assisted living communities. Listen here. Please contact Virginia to learn more!(508) 852-5800 orvlehr@notredamehealthcare.org

Navigating the Guilt of Moving a Loved One to Assisted Living

Ensuring the health, safety, and overall well-being of an older loved one – especially a parent – can have its emotional challenges, especially if that means moving them to an assisted living community. It’s perfectly normal to feel sad, angry, and guilty. The love we have for our parents is powerful. They nurtured and took… Continue reading Navigating the Guilt of Moving a Loved One to Assisted Living

Tips for Talking About Making the Move to Assisted Living

Talking with senior parents about the transition to Assisted Living often presents new communication challenges. Many seniors fear leaving their homes and all they know, which might prevent them from openly discussing the idea. Due to the uncertainty of how parents will react, adult children might even avoid the topic altogether. According to the National… Continue reading Tips for Talking About Making the Move to Assisted Living

Talking Tips for a Family Conversation About Assisted Living

Frequent falls, injuries, mobility challenges, and difficulty with personal care can indicate it’s no longer safe for an older adult to live alone. The option many families choose is for a family member to care for them. Chronic illnesses and injuries can make it medically impossible to care for someone in the home, though. Realizing… Continue reading Talking Tips for a Family Conversation About Assisted Living

Comparing the Cost and Value of Assisted Living with Care at Home

For older adults and their families, choosing between an assisted living community and care at home can be overwhelming. It’s also common to assume that care at home is more cost-effective and a better value than assisted living. How do you decide? We’re here to help you compare the cost and value of assisted living… Continue reading Comparing the Cost and Value of Assisted Living with Care at Home

What to Look for When Touring an Assisted Living Community

Choosing to move into an assisted living community is a significant life change, and finding a community that meets your needs can be overwhelming and stressful. With approximately 28,900 assisted living communities with nearly 1 million licensed beds in the United States, finding the right community can take a lot of time and effort. Whether… Continue reading What to Look for When Touring an Assisted Living Community

Is Assisted Living Right for You? Questions to Ask Yourself

According to a Consumer Affairs report, 7 out of 10 people will require assisted living care in their lifetime. Maybe you have friends or family members living in assisted living communities, but you’re not quite sure if the senior living lifestyle is right for you. You love your home, have a family to help you… Continue reading Is Assisted Living Right for You? Questions to Ask Yourself

How Assisted Living Improves Quality of Life

According to Consumer Affairs, more than 810,000 people reside in assisted living communities, and 7 out of 10 people require assisted living care in their lifetime. Older adults who live alone, especially those with uncontrolled health conditions or mobility issues, may struggle with everyday tasks. Even though families initially consider assisted living because an older… Continue reading How Assisted Living Improves Quality of Life