We have been sharing many articles about senior housing needs including assisted living and long term care facilities. All part of senior living and senior well-being.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, just this week announced specific areas and expectations on...
In twenty years I have often heard “They will carry me out in a box!”
I then ask, ” What about all the STUFF you have accumulated?”
Their reply often is, “I’ll let my children deal with it.”
WELL, I have been...
Home is where the heart is. For many of us baby boomers it’s where we’re most comfortable; surrounded by the things we love in a space that is welcoming and familiar to us. The overwhelming majority of seniors wish...
We have worked with many adult children lately who were emptying and preparing the family home for sale. They were tired and emotionally drained trying to be the “glue” in the family.
This week I asked a son, “Did you...
When people are considering a move there is a roller coaster of emotions. Should I move? Should I stay?…. Is it a good decision or possibly a bad one?….Am I making a mistake?
What if….I don’t fit in?… People...
On August 26th, we shared a story about a couple who had been torn apart because of senior housing issues. https://seniorslifestylemag.com/housing/senior-housing-issues-continues/
We were very frustrated with the situation as were others especially this couple's family. It just wasn't right! It...
1. Within reason, bring what is important to them. If they want to bring something instead of saying “NO” ask them why they want to bring it.
One man wanted to bring his sofa to one room in a retirement residence....
We had a lady who needed to move to a retirement residence as her life was falling apart. Her only son was dying, her husband had advanced Alzheimers, she had inoperable cancer, her home was FULL and in need...
Well most of us have had to move at least once in our lives. As a kid, we just packed up our favourite toys and miraculously everything else got moved. Maybe we moved again as an adult after our...
When you think of prison what comes to mind? Cold, damp, unpleasantness? Uncomfortable?
When you think of your home what comes to mind? Warmth, love and contentment? Comfort?
When you think of a long term care facility or nursing home what...
