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Learning All About Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities

Hi everyone, my name is Irene Maier. In the last few years, I have gone through the nursing home listings four times over in search of a proper home for each of my grandparents. Their varying medical conditions complicated the process. I had to find homes staffed with people who were trained to handle daily medical procedures and properly respond to emergencies. Furthermore, I had to consider my grandparent's daily care abilities to find a home they would be happy to rent. During this extensive search, I learned all about services, amenities and rooms offered at nursing homes and assisted living communities. I want to share that information with you through this website. I hope you will come back again soon to learn more.

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3 Common Concerns About Transitioning To A Senior Assisted Living Community

16 August 2022
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A senior assisted living community can benefit elderly individuals and their families. Sometimes seniors are able to perform some of their day-to-day activities without assistance. However, it might be unsafe for them to be left alone for extended periods of time. Caretakers might notice signs of decline such as their loved one forgetting important things such as taking their medications, maintaining personal hygiene, or feeding their pet(s), or they might have difficulty recalling events that occurred throughout the day. Read More …

4 Features To Look For When Choosing A Senior Apartment Community To Move To

4 April 2022
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Are you looking for a senior apartment community to make your new home? Here are a few important features that the community you choose should offer: Easy Access to All Facilities One important feature that should be offered at the senior apartment community you choose to live in is easy accessibility. Whether you are going into your apartment, visiting the management office, checking out the community center, or making use of the business center, you should not have any stairs to deal with. Read More …

How To Choose An Assisted Living Facility

6 January 2022
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Assisted living communities offer personalized care to individuals who need support to perform daily activities. The senior living facilities are ideal for individuals who may not yet require comprehensive nursing care. Given the ever-increasing number of assisted living facilities, selecting a suitable community is not always easy. The following considerations can ease your decision-making process.  Facility Design   The design of the assisted living community will impact the comfort and safety of the residents. Read More …

Understanding Your Nursing Care In Assisted Living Facilities

21 September 2021
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If you are at a point in your life where you are considering moving to an assisted living facility, you may be concerned about nursing care. You likely know that you will have a registered nurse and staff nearby. What you may not know is what each type of nursing staff and support staff members can do to make you comfortable and feel more at home. Here are a few key points to know about the nursing staff at your assisted living facility. Read More …

Do You Need The Help Of A Skilled Nurse As You Care For Your Elderly Father?

2 April 2020
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When your mother died, was your father still able to live by himself and take care of all of his personal needs? He might have wanted to stay in the house that he and your mother shared for years as it was full of treasured memories. Perhaps the time came when even your dad realized that living by himself was not a good idea anymore. Besides having to take care of household repairs and doing heavy yard work, maybe he was just plain lonely. Read More …