Read this fascinating interview that discusses the famous “Dementiavile,”or De Hogeweyk, run by the Hogewey organization—a pioneering dementia and Alzheimer’s care village—that began 20 years ago and has increased quality of life for dementia sufferers by allowing th...
Dwayne Clark, CEO and founder of Aegis Living, was confronted with the reality of Alzheimer’s disease. While the disease has been an integral part of his senior housing livelihood for years, watching his mother battle the disease offered him an entirely new perspective; a first-hand v...
By offering restaurant-style dining with home-cooked meals with local, seasonal ingredients prepared from scratch, Sunrise offers more than a good meal; the senior living provider offers peace of mind for families. Sunrise is known for the premier dining experience—and after chatting ...
In honor of National Pet Month, A Place for Mom is bringing up one of our favorite topics: The Benefits of Pets in Senior Living Communities. We launched our pet-friendly campaign last year and received an overwhelming response from advocates who support seniors and their furry compan...
The phrase “senior living dining” usually conjures visions of an institutional buffet line of colorless vegetables and mystery meat under orange heat lamps. Leisure Care is on a mission to prove this stereotype wrong by creating a dining experience for their residents that rivals meal...
We hear a lot about the affordability of assisted living, but what about hospital costs? New data on hospital costs released by the government reveals wild variations in price for the same medical procedure by hospitals located within blocks of each other. When it comes to researching...
By guest blogger: Liz Matt Liz Matt is a longtime feature reporter and former television host in Philadelphia. Liz’s beat has included coverage of the performing and visual arts, lifestyles, travelogues, celebrity spotlights and family profiles. Pet therapy isn’t exactly news in senio...
Just because your loved one’s long-term care insurance covers nursing care doesn’t mean it will cover assisted living or memory care. Find out what to look for in an effective LTCI policy so you don’t get caught out when it’s time to shop for care. Long-term ca...
From putting greens to gourmet cuisine and lectures by retired university professors, luxury assisted living offers lavish perks and a resort lifestyle. Assisted living has its origin in the senior living industry’s aim to provide a personalized, more humane setting for seniors who ne...
Sometimes caring for a loved one with dementia begins to take too much of a toll on the caregiver. We asked a psychologist for tips on how to recognize when it’s time for assisted living. More than 15 million Americans devote time and energy to caring for a loved one with Alzhei...
