Choosing a Senior Living Community During the Holidays
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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
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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
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Holistic Benefits of Assisted Living

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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How to Talk to Your Loved One About Moving to Assisted Living
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How to Talk to Your Loved One About Moving to Assisted Living

For many people, home is the heart of their lives. The idea of leaving that can be scary; it is the idea of leaving behind memories and comfort. However, we know that aging at home is not always possible. So how do you start talking to your loved one about the transition to an assisted living community?

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What Do You Need to Know About the Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?
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What Do You Need to Know About the Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?

While memory loss is a large part of Alzheimer’s disease, it tends to be our focus when it should not be. Individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s undergo many neurological and physical changes, which can cause challenges for them and those around them. We have found that being informed and educated about the disease is the best way to prepare for the road ahead.

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Understanding the 5 A's of Alzheimer's Disease
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Understanding the 5 A's of Alzheimer's Disease

If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you know it can be difficult to communicate with them at times. Understanding the 5 A’s of Alzheimer’s can help you. 

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What Makes Memory Care Different from Assisted Living?
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What Makes Memory Care Different from Assisted Living?

Memory care and assisted living communities can be very similar but also different and are assessed on the level of care provided. Memory care communities cater specifically to those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; memory care programs are catered more towards dementia-friendly activities and have staff who are specially trained in cognitive impairments. We know that deciding where to start can be difficult, so we have composed a list of what you need to know as you start making decisions.

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