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We understand that choosing a senior living community is a big decision that involves many considerations. Because of this, we’ve created a list of key factors to keep in mind when selecting your new home. You can find that information in our blog posts Choosing a Senior Care Community and Independent Living: A Closer Look.

When adult children have grown and moved away, a once bustling home can feel lonely, a sense of isolation can settle in, and your family might have concerns about your safety living alone. With staff available around the clock and a variety of opportunities for socializing, learning new things, enjoying cultural events and more, independent living communities offer peace of mind. In addition, you can leave behind the burden of household chores and lawn maintenance. Learn more by reading our blog post When is Independent Living Needed?

Assisted living is designed for those who are capable of living independently, but require additional support for a range of everyday needs. Such assistance can range from meal preparation and housekeeping to medication management, bathing and dressing. Our compassionate and trained staff offer assistance personalized to each resident’s unique needs, empowering them to maintain their independence as much as possible. You can read our blog post When is Assisted Living Needed? to learn more.

Absolutely! Whether friends, family or grandchildren, your guests are always welcome. During a visit, we welcome them to partake in dining venues, recreational facilities, activities and your community’s recreational facilities with you. In some cases, guest rooms are available for your visitors to reserve and rent for overnight stays.

The topic of transitioning to a senior living community can be a delicate one, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We offer a variety of tips for broaching this conversation in the blog post Talking With a Parent About Transitioning to Senior Living. After your parent has made the decision to move, there are many things you can do to help ensure a smooth transition. Helpful tips for easing the transition to senior house, can be found in our blog post You are Your Parent’s Best Resource.

Skilled nursing is designed for those who have chronic pain, an ongoing health concern or a disability. Seniors experiencing the natural effects of advanced aging can also benefit from the care provided through skilled nursing. This is all an ideal option for those recovering from a health concern ranging from illness or injury to a stroke or surgical procedure. During this period of recovery, residents may require intensive medical care or therapy. You can learn more by reading the blog post Long-term Care: A Closer Look.

Assisted living is designed for those who can manage most daily activities independently but may require assistance with some tasks such as meal preparation, household chores, dressing and bathing. It also supports those with occasional confusion or memory challenges. Skilled nursing, on the other hand, provides more intensive medical care tailored individuals with ongoing healthcare needs. For further insight, explore our blog post, Assisted Living: A Closer Look.

Essentially, “nursing home” is a term formerly used to describe a community that offers the same level of care as “skilled nursing.” However, the modernization of skilled nursing communities has created an environment and living experience substantially more advanced that what we might consider the traditional nursing homes of the past. Explore our blog post 10 Common Misconceptions About Nursing Homes, to learn more about myths often associated with this senior living option.

Most of our communities provide memory care through either assisted living or, if medical needs make it necessary, skilled nursing. A residential memory care program may be suitable when an individual’s quality of life or personal safety is impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Read our blog post When is Memory Care Needed? to learn more.

Memory care is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of individuals experiencing memory loss. This includes specialized staffing, dining and activities tailored to the unique needs of memory care residents. Trained professionals work closely with individuals and their families to establish structure, familiar routines and a secure environment that fosters dignity through a sense of purpose and achievement. Learn more by reading our blog post, Memory Care: A Closer Look.