skilled care Articles
Help for “mature” brains: from practical tips to memory support
April 30, 2019 Health Care, Personal Care, Skilled Care amenities, CCRC, Memory Support, personal care, skilled care, supportive living
Have you ever had your keys one moment, only to misplace them the next? “I had them just a minute ago!” Have you struggled to remember what’s-his-name? “Oh, come on, …
Finding a long-term care facility: you have a choice, so ask questions
July 19, 2018 Health Care, Skilled Care Memory Support, senior health, skilled care
If you have a loved one in need of long-term care services, how do you select the skilled care facility that is right for him or her? What features and …
Rivals, best friends, and much more: Jack and Jim, a dynamic duo for 88 years
June 14, 2018 Community, Family, Lifestyle, Skilled Care Brethren Village, families, residents, skilled care, supportive living
Jack and Jim Forsha now live at Brethren Village Retirement Community with their wives, Billie and Jean. Remarkably, their individual paths through life have been strikingly similar, with one rarely making a major decision without the other one. It’s who they are, it’s what they know, and neither of them would have it any other way.
How to select the retirement community that fits you best
April 28, 2017 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Senior Living Brethren Village, BV, CCRC, independent living, Memory Support, personal care, skilled care
If you have asked considered all the relevant factors and decided to move to a retirement community, how will you decide on the right one for you? What will you look for and what questions will you ask to arrive at your decision?
Personal care services = security, privacy, fellowship and contentment
February 14, 2017 Caregivers, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Personal Care, Skilled Care Memory Support, personal care, Rehabilitation, senior health, skilled care, supportive living
We often hear from seniors and their families that they feel relieved following the move to a personal care residence at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC). We get comments like “I’ll never have to move again,” “This feels like home” and “Everything I need is right here.”
Retirees find joy and meaning at vibrant senior living communities
January 20, 2017 Community, Food, Health Care, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Residential Living, Senior Living, Skilled Care dining, event, independent living, Memory Support, residents, shuttle service, skilled care, Social Activities, supportive living
The comedian George Burns practiced what he preached when he said, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” At the age of 96, he signed …