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Elder Caregiving: Supporting Aging Loved Ones with Compassion

May 29, 2024

The National Library of Health has broken down the statistics of caring for a family member over the age of sixty-five to be at least 17.7 million individuals who give more than 18 ½ billion hours of unpaid care annually. in the United States Family members needing assistance due to physical, mental, or cognitive limitations […]

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Benefits of Senior Living Communities

June 20, 2023

The U.S. Census Bureau presents a statistic worth thinking about… in 2030, just seven years from now, those over the age of 85 will outnumber children for the first time ever in history. Several reasons support the logic behind this prediction, and luck is not one of them. Seniors today are making wiser choices concerning […]

Care for Seniors

April 7, 2023

Statistics Caregiver statistics are true eye-openers to those who have yet to experienced it. Sixty five percent of care recipients are female, with an average age of 69.4. In 2021, the estimated economic value of family caregivers’ unpaid contributions was approximately $600 billion. Over 70% of caregivers over the age of 70 die before their care […]

Celebrate International Quality of Life Month

January 8, 2021

The month of January commemorates Quality of Life, feeling one is living at the highest possible physical, mental, emotional, and social level as they age. January is the month to begin reviewing relationships, health, finances, and personal happiness. Reflect on your life and the lives of your loved ones. Be certain the proper care and […]

How A Senior Placement Agency Can Help You

July 27, 2020

Senior Placement Agency The search process for a Senior Living Community is a difficult and convoluted journey. Each Senior and their family hold a unique set of requirements for care and accommodations including medical needs, activities, finances, and even food. Balancing these various factors is a challenging task and makes the choice for a Senior Living Option […]

Discussing Options with Parents

April 18, 2019

A discussion with a parent about an option to move where they are safe and well cared for is one of the foremost problematic dialogs. The First Hurdle Opinions will differ…siblings, a parent, trusted family members, and friends either heighten the negatives of moving or support the positive aspects of a transition. Hopes of a […]

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Transitioning Into Senior Communities for Introverts

September 12, 2018

Time seems to move at a rapid speed. Just thinking of moving to a new home is worrisome, especially if you are an introverted Senior. Transitioning into a Senior Community appears to be a very unwelcome proposition to these solitary souls. Consider, however, the advantages. How Introverts See the World As a rule, introverts listen […]

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How to Help a Loved One with Relocation Stress Syndrome

August 1, 2018

Imagine learning it was no longer safe or comfortable to remain in a home of several decades. Many do not find this a challenge but instead an adventure, but some experience relocation stress syndrome. Here is an opportunity to meet new friends and a chance to discover a new lifestyle which could also be fun. […]

Independent Living: Beginning the Search

June 20, 2018

Liberating? Yes, but choosing a community by yourself or in conjunction with advice from friends could become a nightmare. Find a Transition Consultant who is an expert on local communities and build a trusting relationship. You will not regret doing so. What do You Want? A Transition Consultant will initially meet with you to determine […]

5 Helpful Tips for Moving Your Senior Parent

July 17, 2017

The following 5 tips are helpful to you and your loved one throughout the search for and a realization of a move. Communicate The biggest key to moving a loved one into Senior Living is communication. Keep your Senior aware of the steps of the process if possible. Moving from a home of many […]

Mentally Preparing Yourself for Retirement

March 15, 2017

Differences may have been negligible in some outcomes but huge in others. Retirement presents itself in a variety of ways. Not Quite Ready Phasing out your career is one step when considering retirement. Perhaps you aren’t quite ready to make a full commitment to a new lifestyle. There are matters to consider such as health […]

Choosing Assisted Living

April 18, 2016

Transitioning to a community offering assistance is a positive and proactive move when ensuring the safety and well-being of loved ones. Choosing the appropriate community allows peace of mind when you know your loved one is in a safe, caring and vibrant environment. The concept of Assisted Living is relatively new. Throughout the 20th century […]

The Importance of Being Elmer

April 5, 2016

He grew up milking dairy cows, slopping hogs, gathering eggs and husking corn. He ate homemade bread, meat raised and butchered at home and drank unpasteurized milk. Elmer went to church every Sunday and when Uncle Sam called him to unknown corners of the world during the war he did not hesitate. Elmer married, went […]

From Baby Boom to Senior Housing Boom!

February 23, 2016

The article discusses the upward trajectory of the senior population in the Lincoln, NE area over the next 25+ years to come, as well as the growing demand for senior housing to accommodate this projected increase. Currently, the lack of Assisted-Living communities presents a waiting issue for many seniors in the area. “Although the needs […]

The Importance of a Compass

July 31, 2015

I remember a time in the back woods of Oklahoma (just how does one get lost when aiming for Oklahoma City?) I took a deep breath, pulled into a secluded bar/convenience store, opened the squeaky screened door and said “I’m lost.” An elderly gentleman with a Southern drawl immediately summed me up as a Yankee. […]

Coffee With An Elephant

June 3, 2015

Seniors are traditionally independent, private, and painfully thrifty. They see their worlds shrinking. Living spaces, daily tasks, social activities keep changing. Driving, new doctors, remembering dates, appointments become challenging. SOMEONE start the conversation about Senior living options! SOMEONE start the conversation! START! Discuss facts and myths of each type of living community. Be informed. INDEPENDENT […]

Truth vs. Myth

October 14, 2014

INDEPENDENT LIVING…In Independent Living Communities people generally 55 and older are able to live safely with peers in an apartment type complex. Residents may bring in medical help as needed, but independent living buildings do not provide medical assistance. MYTH: It’s depressing and institutional. FACT: People are so busy with activities and social contacts they […]

“Should We Cross That Bridge, Martha?”

September 9, 2014

You’ve seen the commercials on television. Scenes where an awkward silence hangs between a son and his father, both ignoring the proverbial “elephant in the room.” Dad realizing his increasing needs. Son worrying about Dad living alone …and there they sit, drinking coffee. Sound slightly familiar? While people over 65 are expected to increase at […]

Where Are We Going Now?

August 10, 2014

Remember that first day of school? What to wear? Who will I know? How will I be accepted? Why is this so important? Not many “firsts” in our lives are any different than the first day of school. They were the ones who patted us on the back and gently shoved us out the door […]