As recently as the mid-1980s, the limited options for senior citizens needing assistance were living with a family member or living in a nursing home. There was really no place for a senior citizen who needed perhaps some assistance with dressing, bathing, medication management, meals, etc., but did not need the level of care found [...]
If you were to ask ten residents why they decided to move into our Assisted Living Facilities, you would no doubt get ten different answers. One common factor that many residents tell us was the primary reason, or at least one of their considerations, was loneliness. As seniors age, getting out and visiting friends becomes [...]
Some of the details to pay close attention to include: Cost – Is it affordable and for how long? Location – Is it convenient for family and friends to visit me? Cleanliness – Is the facility clean and free of unpleasant odors? Dining – Does the food taste good, and are there choices? Also, can [...]
The answer is truly different for everyone. In some cases, a prospective resident is looking at assisted living options, but in many other cases, that responsibility falls in full or part to a family member or friend. There are many different reasons why someone would want to consider either independent living or assisted living. For [...]
“But I’m Not Ready for an Assisted Living Facility.” Most people feel that way when they initially think about “Assisted Living.” After moving to our Assisted Living, most residents say: “If only I had known, I would have moved in much sooner!” When is the “right” time? Take this short quiz and find out if [...]
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