Making the decision to move into an assisted living community may not always be easy—but once individuals and their families see how quality of life can significantly improve, it is rarely regretted. Planning ahead is key….
Author: Jeff Fralin
Health Benefits of Meeting and Making New Friends in Assisted Living
Older adults sitting at home alone may believe that happier times with friends and family will only remain a memory. Whether they shared an activity, meal or great conversations, these…
Discover How Memory Support Communities Improve Quality of Life
Individuals living with early-stage dementia often remain at home. Families and friends may provide primary care, or relief and respite when needed. However, as the disease progresses, the attention required…
Independent Living: Helping Couples Realize Individual Retirement Goals
Couples who share time and memories together often have individual retirement preferences. Once careers, raising children and other responsibilities are behind them, they can finally create the lifestyle they’ve been…
When Parents Say No to Assisted Living: Steps You Can Take
After months of worrying about your parents living safely alone and weeks of learning about the benefits of assisted living, you finally sat down with your loved ones to have…
How an Independent Living Community Can Help You Age in Place
The desire to age in place—remaining at home and in their community—is expressed by more than three-quarters of adults aged 50 and older, according to AARP. Unfortunately, not everyone lives…
Living With Alzheimer’s: How to Connect Without Words
Words are not required to communicate feelings of love and caring. But if your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s, the progression of the disease can make verbal conversations more…
Stay on Your Feet: Prevent Falls and Improve Your Balance with These Steps
As we grow older, two circumstances can greatly impact maintaining health and independence—falling and the fear of falling. Falling is a common experience in the older adult population. It’s estimated…
Embrace Growing Older: How Assisted Living Helps with the Art of Pivoting
Aging is often viewed as a time of limitation, but it can also offer unparalleled opportunity. As we grow older, we’ll continue to encounter experiences—some requiring adjustments and others that…
Key Features to Look for in Memory Care Communities
Families and loved ones living with dementia often experience the following circumstances when care is provided at home: These are only a few challenges that can occur with this progressive…