When the time comes to consider senior living, it’s emotional for the entire family. But for seniors in particular, there are a number of common fears about senior living. Some are because of misperceptions many people have about senior living. However, the reality is that those stigmas of the past simply aren’t true today. Here, we’ll identify those fears about senior living and dispel them one by one.
Now that you’ve decided to move, determining your senior living needs and wants is the next step in finding the right community for you or your loved one. It’s essential to do this before researching communities because senior living now offers so many features it can quickly become overwhelming if you don’t have your priorities set. Here’s how to get started.
The senior living decision is not always easy or straightforward. How can you know for sure what’s best for you or your loved one? Not just for your health, but your happiness as well. While those questions ultimately can only be answered by you, we can help you better understand your options and what to consider when it comes to senior living.
According to AARP, nearly 90 percent of people over 65 want to age at home. This is certainly not surprising, right? Home is where you’re most comfortable, and most people also assume it’s the safest and cheapest option not to mention where you’ll have the best quality of life. But that’s not necessarily true in all cases. In fact, here’s something that will surprise you; these benefits of senior living that you won’t find at home.
Most people assume that it’s only time to consider senior living once you can no longer live independently at home. However, that’s not necessarily true. Yes, there are types of senior living which provide daily support and care such as assisted living or memory care. But there’s also another type known as independent living which is mainly focused on helping seniors to live a more active, engaging and convenient lifestyle. Should you or your...
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant in life.” As such, you’d think we’d be used to it, at the very least. However, most of us actually fear change instead. In fact, research shows that one in three people would avoid change altogether if they could. We’d argue that’s especially true when it comes to major life changes like a move to senior living. But the reality is that sometimes change is best; it can offer...
Home safety should be a concern at any age, but particularly for seniors. In fact, injuries from falls, home fires and medication errors are much more common among those 65 and older for reasons that may include weaker muscles, more brittle bones, slower reaction times, impaired vision and balance, or perhaps even diminished cognitive abilities. But there are ways to reduce your risk. Here’s how to improve home safety for seniors.
Staying Home vs Senior Living Should you stay or should you go? A deep dive into the differences between home care and senior living to help you make an informed decision. Live life your way… live it vibrantly!
Whether or not to move from home to a senior living community is undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions a person can make. With all the emotions over leaving home, the range of options to consider, and navigating the circumstances prompting you to make the decision; the last thing you need on your plate is a misunderstanding about what senior living offers. Unfortunately, myths abound when it comes to senior living, often creating hesitancy...
There’s a lot to consider when weighing your options for your care needs at home and in a senior living community. First, there’s figuring out what the options are. Second is understanding what those options offer. Third is determining which ones are realistic for your needs, wants, and circumstances. How exactly do you find this information? We can help you by identifying the home care options and options for care in senior living - along with...