by Courtney Boatin | Oct 23, 2023 | Assisted Living, Caregiver, Senior Living, Uncategorized
The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family and friends, but they also offer an opportunity to assess the health and well-being of a senior loved one. This is especially true if it has been weeks or months since the last visit since changes will...
by Courtney Boatin | Sep 8, 2023 | Assisted Living
“Arthritis” is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases and conditions that cause joint pain and inflammation. While people of all ages can have arthritis, seniors often expect arthritis to occur as they age and when it does, mornings can be especially painful....
by Courtney Boatin | Aug 18, 2023 | Assisted Living, Uncategorized
Do you know what will happen if you are suddenly incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself? While it’s human nature to adhere to the “that won’t happen to me” mindset, the reality is that no one knows what the future holds. That’s why every adult needs an...
by Courtney Boatin | May 5, 2023 | Assisted Living
Home safety for older adults is top of mind concern for loved ones and adult children. According to the AARP Home and Community Preference Survey, 79% of seniors (ages 50 and above) prefer to live at home as they age, but only about 34% recognize they may need to...
by Courtney Boatin | Feb 28, 2023 | Assisted Living, Uncategorized
Having a conversation about moving parents to assisted living can go a lot easier when everyone is open-minded, empathetic and has good information about assisted living communities. Today’s modern assisted living communities have come a long way so before sitting...
by Courtney Boatin | Nov 15, 2022 | Assisted Living, Caregiver, Uncategorized
Visiting during the holidays is a big part of the magic and when a senior is on your visit list, it’s also a great opportunity to check on their safety and well-being to ensure they are able to live and thrive at home. Although many seniors may not realize it, over...
