Bringing Joy to Assisted Living over the Holidays
December 28, 2017
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Last Updated: December 28, 2017 The holidays are filled with family, friends and festivities — but it can be a less than cheerful time for seniors who may feel isolated in senior living. Many recognize this issue and have set apart time to bring joy to assisted living communities and
Continue Reading →Assisted Living: A Self-Assessment Checklist
December 14, 2017
Last Updated: December 14, 2017 Many families searching for senior care don’t know the differences between the options available to then. Learning the distinction between different kinds of long-term care providers can help you more quickly identify the right care option for you
Continue Reading →The Importance of Having a Living Will
November 30, 2017
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Last Updated: November 30, 2017 An ABC News poll reports that 42% of American adults have advance directives or living wills. This figure is at an all-time high, but experts aren’t satisfied. The Importance of Having a Living Will In 1990, 26-year-old Terri Schiavo, a young marr
Continue Reading →How to Celebrate a National Day of Listening in Assisted Living
November 16, 2017
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Last Updated: November 16, 2017 Each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, the U.S. observes a National Day of Listening — where families set aside time to tell stories and record them with family and friends. Learn more about celebrating this day with seniors in assisted living, and
Continue Reading →First Veteran Assisted Living Community
November 02, 2017
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An assisted living community for veterans — the first of its kind — focused on caring for senior veterans and their families, will be opening this year in Connecticut. Learn more about this senior living community and what it means for veterans and the future of assisted living. Assis
Continue Reading →VR Technology Aids Residents in Assisted Living
September 21, 2017
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Assisted living communities across the country are beginning to test how virtual reality (VR) technology can aid residents – particularly residents with dementia or depression. Learn more about the impact VR is having on assisted living residents throughout the U.S. and how communitie
Continue Reading →Aging Well and Independently
September 07, 2017
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the growth in the number and proportion of older adults in the United States is unprecedented. Two factors — aging baby boomers and longer life spans — will combine to double the population of Americans aged 65 years o
Continue Reading →Pros and Cons of High Tech Assisted Living Systems
August 24, 2017
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Today, advanced technology is ubiquitous, and that includes in assisted and senior living communities. Assisted living communities are increasingly utilizing high-tech systems to monitor the safety of their residents. Bryce Porter, Senior Living Manager at Care Innovations, was quoted
Continue Reading →7 Summer Activities for Seniors in Assisted Living
July 27, 2017
Summer is finally here and it allows seniors in assisted living to engage in activities that the cooler and wetter months prohibit. Here are seven popular summer activities for seniors in assisted living communities to take part in. Assisted Living Summer Activities for Seniors Read o
Continue Reading →Age-Friendly Initiative and Assisted Living Communities
July 13, 2017
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Politico Magazine first covered New York City’s age-friendly initiative — a drive to improve life for seniors across the city. From more accessible transportation to safer pedestrian crossings and outing programs — New York is steadily improving the quality of life of its senior
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