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Assisted Living Moving Day: What To Expect
As the move to assisted living approaches, it is common to feel mixed emotions. You might feel a sense of peace in knowing your loved one will have access to 24-hour care and many socialization opportunities, while your loved one might be nervous about meeting new friends and getting acclimated to a new home or […]
Family Holiday Traditions After Moving to Senior Living
Holiday traditions provide comfort and connection. After a loved one moves into a senior living community, many families question how to get through this new transition and holiday experience. Though the change may be daunting and cause feelings of sadness, you can still enjoy the season and feel connected with your loved one. Here, we’ll […]
Finding a Skilled Nursing Facility for Short-Term Rehabilitation
Seniors who are hospitalized after an illness or accident don’t always return home immediately. Instead, their case manager may recommend a short-term stay in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) to help them recover further. Skilled nursing facilities provide crucial nursing services, including wound care, injections, and physical therapy, plus support with activities of daily living. […]
What To Pack When Moving to Assisted Living
Moving to assisted living can be both physically and emotionally challenging. For many, the move is a downsize to a smaller, more manageable space after decades of creating and maintaining a home. With the amenities and features the community offers, it can be difficult to identify what you need to bring to maximize and personalize […]
5 Signs Moving to Memory Care Can Help Your Loved One
Memory care communities are specialized senior living communities designed to meet the challenges that can come with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. These specialized units or buildings are staffed with team members trained on best practices of dementia care and feature environmental designs that maximize comfort and safety. People in the early stage […]
When Is It Time for Someone With Dementia To Move to Assisted Living?
If your loved one has received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, it can be overwhelming to know what to do next: Determining the kind of help and support they need can be challenging if they’re still in the early stage of the disease and seemingly able to live safely at […]