Assisted Living

when should a senior move to assisted living

Assisted Living Facility

When Does Someone Need Assisted Living? Get Advice from a Social Worker

An experienced social worker shares advice on when someone needs assisted living One of the hardest choices a caregiver has...

nursing home abuse

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility

What to Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse of Seniors with Dementia

When someone with dementia lives in a care community and gets injured, you don’t know if abuse or neglect was...

assisted living vs in home care

Assisted Living Facility / In-Home Care

3 Tips to Help You Choose Between Assisted Living vs In Home Care

Assisted living vs in home care is a tough choice When your parent or spouse needs assistance in their daily...

socialization in assisted living

Assisted Living Facility

How Socialization in Assisted Living Can Improve Senior Health

Loneliness has a bigger negative impact on senior health than many people realize. It can increase the risk of depression,...

celebrate holidays with seniors in assisted living

Assisted Living Facility

3 Tips for Celebrating Holidays with Seniors in Assisted Living

How to celebrate holidays when seniors live in assisted living Holidays in assisted living can still be fun, festive, and...

choosing a nursing home

Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility

What to Look for When Touring a Nursing Home

When you’re considering moving your older adult to a nursing home or assisted living, finding a place that fits their...

how many residents per nurse in a nursing home

Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility

How Many Residents Per Nurse in a Nursing Home? Use This Simple Look-Up Tool

Get the facts on staffing levels in nursing homes Well-staffed nursing homes (also known as skilled nursing facilities) provide better...

moving to assisted living

Assisted Living Facility

Moving to Assisted Living: 5 Ways to Know When It’s Needed

Get help with this tough decision Moving to assisted living is a huge, difficult, and often heart-wrenching decision for caregivers....

short term nursing home stays

Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility

3 Ways to Support Seniors During a Short Term Nursing Home Stay

Seniors need extra support during recovery After a hospital stay, seniors are often released to a skilled nursing facility (aka...

should you move someone with Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's & Dementia Memory Care / Assisted Living Facility

Problems in Assisted Living: Should You Move Someone with Alzheimer’s?

What to do when there are problems in assisted living When an older adult with Alzheimer’s or dementia gets settled...

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