Assisted Living Communities

Last Updated: December 17, 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...

Last Updated: November 15, 2019 Families who are searching for assisted living may be faced with the challenge of finding information about the background and licensing of the communities that they are exploring. While there is a national nursing home website to view the audit...

Finding the most useful gifts for your elderly loved ones to enjoy can be challenging. So, A Place for Mom has put together a list of suggestions to help in your search. Read our list of ideas to help you and your family give the perfect gifts this holiday season. Most Useful...

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...

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...

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...