As our loved ones age, there often comes a time when additional care and support are needed to ensure their well-being and quality of life. Nursing home care offers a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of seniors, from specialized medical assistance to personalized memory care. Understanding the different types of nursing… Continue reading What Are the Different Types of Nursing Home Care?
Topic: Long Term Care
We’re Getting a New Look!
At Notre Dame Health Care, resident care, safety, and well-being are our top priorities. To better serve residents, we are in the process of undergoing some wonderful renovations to our Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center. These renovations began in March 2024 and are expected to take about 18 months. Throughout the process we will… Continue reading We’re Getting a New Look!
Advice for When Your Elderly Parent Refuses To Move
Having an aging parent who refuses to move can be challenging and sensitive. It’s important to realize, however, that this is a common occurrence many families of older adults face. In fact, 88% of older adults, ages 50 to 80, want to remain at home as long as possible. Unfortunately, most don’t consider what aging… Continue reading Advice for When Your Elderly Parent Refuses To Move
Is Caring for a Loved One Causing Burnout?
When you’re caring for a loved one, you’re devoting nearly all of your time to making sure they’re healthy, happy, and loved. You’re taking your loved one to appointments, doing their cooking and cleaning, and providing companionship day in and day out. This immense responsibility is often done with minimal assistance. Caregiving is a selfless… Continue reading Is Caring for a Loved One Causing Burnout?
Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Assisted Living?
Getting older often means needing a bit more help, and fortunately, plenty of caring, compassionate resources are available to assist. One notable resource is available at Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living Residence: Assisted Living. As seniors begin to plan for their future, they may need some assistance covering the monthly rate for Assisted Living.… Continue reading Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Assisted Living?
Funding Senior 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
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
What You Can Expect in Assisted Living
Assisted living communities are the perfect long-term care solution for active seniors who want to maintain their independence but need some assistance with personal care. Assisted living staff are there to help residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Residents in assisted living communities enjoy a carefree lifestyle in… Continue reading What You Can Expect in Assisted Living