Assisted Living Communities

Last Updated: July 26, 2019 Although heart disease remains the leading cause of death of men and women in the United States, the number of seniors afflicted with the condition decreased markedly during the last decade. Evidence suggests assisted living communities and long-term...

Moving into an assisted living community can be a difficult transition for a number of reasons. Not least amongst them is that, for many seniors, they’ll be in close quarters with roommates in a way they haven’t had to deal with for many years. If your parent or senior loved one...

Felix Unger and Oscar Madison may have milked the “incompatible roommate” scenario for laughs, but it’s no laughing matter if your mom is part of an “Odd Couple” at her assisted living community. Having roommates whose personal habits or personality traits clash with your own can...

Last Updated: June 19, 2019 Moving a parent or senior loved one to an assisted or senior living community can be one of the most difficult and emotional transitions a family can go through. We are more than happy to help families with their senior living search during this time...

Last Updated: June 14, 2019 While remaining at home is the top choice for many, research from AARP and MetLife Mature Market Institute shows that it may not be the best option for the family budget, overall happiness or quality of life in our golden years. Many people don’t...

Last Updated: April 4, 2019 “If my mother moves to a senior living community, she will be cared for, safe and well-fed, but those facts alone do not mean she will be happy.” These are common thoughts for caregivers to have if they are considering senior care for a...

After a parent or senior loved one moves into an assisted living community, they’re not the only ones who face a transition period. Everyone who loves them has to create a new routine around paying visits and spending time with them in a new environment. One of the most important...

Last Updated: March 7, 2019 One challenge for families who are searching for assisted living is that it’s not always easy to find information about the background and licensing of the communities that they are exploring. While there is a national nursing home website to...

When your parent or senior loved one makes the move to assisted living, the objective is to make his or her life easier and safer. However, just like with any move, settling in at an assisted living community is an adjustment that sometimes presents challenges or concerns. How...

When caregiving falls almost entirely on the shoulders of one person, that person often becomes overwhelmed and experiences a lot of stress. Fortunately, that suffering can be alleviated if caregivers can rely on family and friends to help with caregiving responsibilities. The...