Senior living glossary of terms

Explore the definitions of various terms used when talking about senior living options. Read More …

When is it time for a retirement community?

The decision to move into a senior living community is a decision that is unique to the person that requires additional senior care. And knowing when is a decision each person must also make. There are many signs that a new living arrangement is needed for seniors. These signs may include the inability to manage a home, make meals, take prescription medicine, a feeling of loneliness, and other possible issues. Read More …

Tips for finding a senior living community

If there are signs that alternative living arrangements may be needed for you or a loved one, it may be time to choose a retirement community. In most cases, families and seniors begin to consider senior living options when it becomes difficult for the senior to do daily living activities without support and assistance from other people. Senior adults can face different challenges as they age, including loss of vision, poor balance, memory loss, fatigue, loneliness, or dementia. In some cases, a physician may prescribe a move to a senior care facility or retirement community. Read More …

Today’s senior living options

There are a variety of senior housing and senior care types from which to choose, including independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing care (for acute health-care needs). Read to learn more about senior living care options, nursing homes, independent living. Read More …

Importance of long-term care planning

Most people first learn about long-term care at the time when they or a loved one actually need care. Then their options are often limited by lack of information, the immediate need for services, and insufficient resources to pay for preferred services. Planning ahead for long-term care allows you to have more control over your future. Read More …

Alzheimer’s and Personal Care

Alzheimer’s is an especially difficult disease, for both people afflicted with this disease and for those who love and care for them. There comes a time when the Alzheimer’s patient is not able to live alone and must either have specialized home care or move to a place where their individual needs will be met. In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, some people find that Alzheimer’s patients can be cared for by family members, but as the disease progresses, most patients have needs that exceed what family or friends can provide. It is at this point that patients and families turn to personal care with memory support. Read More …

What is a family caregiver?

A “family caregiver” is anyone providing physical and/or emotional care for an ill or disabled person at home. Loved ones in need of care could be suffering from a physical or mental illness, disability, substance misuse, or other conditions. Read More …

Helpful links/contacts for seniors and caregivers

An alphabetical listing of organizations, companies, and websites providing helpful information for people planning their retirement, seniors, and caregivers of seniors. Read More …