Choosing a Senior Living Community During the Holidays
Jordie DiFernando Jordie DiFernando

Choosing a Senior Living Community During the Holidays

For families and loved ones looking for senior living support, sometimes waiting until after the holidays to move seems like the best choice. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, initiating senior living ahead of the holidays might provide an unexpected sense of peace for everyone involved. 

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Giving Back to Seniors this Holiday Season
Jordie DiFernando Jordie DiFernando

Giving Back to Seniors this Holiday Season

If you’re looking for organizations to give back to, here are some of our favorites that help address the various needs the senior adults have, including food insecurity, healthcare, social engagement, and companionship.

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Different Types of Dementia
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Different Types of Dementia

According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, there are over 100 forms of dementia. Today, we will take a look at a few of the most common types of dementia, the characteristics that make them similar, as well as the markers that distinguish one from another. 

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Signs to Look Out for this Holiday Season
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Signs to Look Out for this Holiday Season

As our parents, grandparents, and loved ones begin to age, it can be hard to know if they’re safe living alone. While you have some extra time together this holiday season, there are some signs you can look out for to determine whether your loved one might need additional support.

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Navigating Difficult Emotions
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Navigating Difficult Emotions

In general, hobbies can be fun to practice in our spare time. However, research suggests that regularly participating in hobbies can have a positive impact on one’s mental health. 

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Benefits of Community Based Living
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Benefits of Community Based Living

In a society that often overlooks our elders, independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities are uniquely poised to usher in empathy, serenity, and vibrancy at an incredibly pivotal time in a person’s life.

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Sharing Your Story: A Staff Perspective
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Sharing Your Story: A Staff Perspective

From activities directors, chefs and nutritionists to administrative staff, clinicians, and custodians, assisted living communities are only as good as the team operating them. The importance of planting empathy, compassion, and thoughtfulness into each day cannot be overstated.

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An Open Letter to Loved Ones
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An Open Letter to Loved Ones

In so many ways, walking a loved one through this chapter of their life is a sacred journey. In other ways, it is one of the most complicated experiences in life. Being responsible for your loved one’s care and medical needs is hard. Balancing your own life on top of that is hard. Difficult thoughts and emotions are frequent companions here.

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Sharing Your Story: A Loved One’s Perspective
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Sharing Your Story: A Loved One’s Perspective

Seeking senior living options is a journey that varies from person to person, but one thing we know with certainty is that the decision is never simple. In some cases, the decision to engage a senior living community comes from a family member or dear friend who is in the position of navigating such choices on behalf of their loved one. As folks consider such decisions, they are comparing and contrasting a great deal of information, all while providing tender care for someone they love. Let’s zoom in on what this experience encompasses through the eyes of loved ones and family caregivers.

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Holistic Benefits of Assisted Living
Jordie DiFernando Jordie DiFernando

Holistic Benefits of Assisted Living

Every day it seems as though the world moves faster and faster; like the world is passing us by.  In a society that often overlooks our elders, assisted living communities are uniquely poised to usher in empathy and individualized care at an incredibly pivotal time in a person’s life. While the need for assisted living is different for every person, the desire we all have to thrive in a compassionate environment during our silver years is a common thread that connects us to one another.

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Enhancing Quality of Life: The Vital Role of Socialization in Memory Care Communities
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Enhancing Quality of Life: The Vital Role of Socialization in Memory Care Communities

As we age, the significance of social interaction becomes increasingly evident, especially for seniors living with memory-related conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease. In addressing the unique needs of individuals in memory care communities, the essence of socialization stands out as a crucial component in promoting their overall well-being and cognitive health.

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Empowering Veterans: A Closer Look at Aid and Attendance Benefits for Assisted Living
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Empowering Veterans: A Closer Look at Aid and Attendance Benefits for Assisted Living

Honoring our veterans goes beyond expressing gratitude for their service, it involves ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve as they age. For many veterans and their families, navigating the complexities of healthcare and assisted living costs can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there is a valuable resource that often goes unnoticed - the Aid and Attendance benefits program.

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Tips for Difficult Family Caregiving Conversations
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Tips for Difficult Family Caregiving Conversations

As your loved ones age, it is likely there will be several uncomfortable conversations you have to have with them. Things like finances, estate planning, care and treatment, and so on will have to be discussed; it is important to do it before it is too late. These conversations are difficult, though. So how do you have them?

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