Tag: nursing home
Are Meal Delivery Services the Key to Senior Health?
Food delivery services such as Meals on Wheels may help seniors remain at home rather than moving to a nursing facility—but it’s an option that might not be right for everyone. It’s not surprising that many seniors would prefer the comforts of home to the stresses of moving to a care facility. In fact, an…
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How is the Green House Project Different From the Eden Alternative?
A new model for long-term care, that resembles the Eden Alternative from the 90s, moves away from the institutional nursing home tradition and towards autonomy, dignity and well-being. If you haven’t yet heard of the Green House Project or Eden Alternative, chances are you will soon. Thanks to funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,…
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Senior Living: Week in Review August 27th
Get the latest news, trends and tips in senior living for the week of August 27th… “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” ~Henry Ford It’s true. Keeping the mind engaged through learning and stimulation…
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New Study Ranks Best Cities for Senior Living
A non-partisan think tank has ranked the best cities for successful aging, for adults age 65 to 79 as well as seniors age 80 and up. How does your city measure up? Though there are quite a few lists out there of “best places to retire,” a new study by the Milken Institute is ranking…
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Assisted Living in Your Own Backyard
Not sure if you can afford a nursing home? Prefabricated backyard cottages are the newest assisted living trend. Whether you call it a granny flat, a granny pod, or a mother-in-law cottage, the idea’s the same: a small, safe prefabricated house that fits right in your backyard and provides an innovative alternative to assisted living….
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Poverty Rates Rising for the Elderly Creating a Problem For Senior Living
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), the percentage of older Americans living below the poverty line has been growing since 2005, with many falling into poverty status as they age and their savings dwindle. And health care and nursing home costs are two of the biggest culprits. It may not be a big…
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iPads and Elders: Should Your Grandma iBraincercise?
Understanding which technologies can not only enhance—but also improve cognitive functioning and stimulation—in the golden years is important information. iBraincercise shares insight into how the iPad product greatly benefits the elderly. On our recent post “9 Reasons Why iPads Are Good for Memory Care Residents” we came in contact with Leidy (Gigi) Yelton, co-founder of…
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4 Reasons Why Independent or Assisted Living May Trump Living Alone
While remaining in the family home is the top choice of many, new research from AARP and MetLife Mature Market Institute shows that it may not be the best option for overall happiness, the family budget or quality of life in the golden years. Many people don’t want to make the move into assisted living….
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Why Memory Care is the Fastest Growing Segment of Senior Care
Making the decision to put a loved one in a memory care community can be heart wrenching. But capturing the essence of what memory care offers dementia sufferers is what’s important to note. Memory care offers more than assisted living; it offers improved senior quality of life. One bright spot in this depressed housing economy…
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