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Senior Living Guide for Married Couples
Making the decision to move into a senior living community can be daunting for anyone, married couples have an extra set of concerns to think about. This guide is designed to help couples understand the changes that come with aging and a true meaning of Growing Old Together. We’ll cover everything from choosing the right…
Read MoreThe Most Important Activities of Daily Living for Independent Living
I love this blog article on ADL’s, Assistance of Daily Living – that term is an industry term, and a lot of folks don’t understand it. Plus, when they have Long Term Care Insurance or Veteran’s Benefits, there policies talk about “ADL’s” and they don’t understand what that means. We want to make sure we…
Read MoreBest Practices and Things to Look for in Dining at Senior Living Communities
With senior living communities popping up everywhere, there’s increased concern among caretakers and relatives regarding the quality of the food they consume. Caretakers want to make sure options are top-notch as far as senior dining communities are concerned. If you’re looking for exemplary conduct in this regard, there are some points to look out for.…
Read MoreTips for Communicating with Elderly Parents Who Refuse Care
It is all too common for adult children to face the difficult decision of communicating the need for elder care with their aging parents. Parents, at this age, can be persistent about not needing care and wanting to continue their current lifestyle, no matter how dangerous or detrimental it is for their health. If you’re…
Read MoreSpeaking To Your Parents About Senior Living
Tracy Martin Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at Pomeroy Living We find that many adult children avoid having a conversation with their parents when the see a change in behavior and mood in their loved one. This article points out how to approach a conversation with your parents which is great. But I want…
Read MoreA Guide to Senior Living: Qualities to Look For
A senior living facility can be an excellent choice for elderly individuals. Around 1 million elderly Americans live in a senior living facility type set up, and this number is predicted to grow with time. However, making the transition from living independently to living in an assisted care setup is difficult for most senior citizens.…
Read MoreFun Activities for the Elderly in Senior Living Communities
Independent living activities are beneficial to its residents by lifting spirits and promoting mental and physical sharpness. Though these activities may vary from community to community, the main goal is to keep seniors active, engaged and entertained. There are plenty of activities for residents in senior living communities to benefit from. These are not only…
Read MoreThe Various Types of Senior Living Options, Explained
Due to the technological advances in the healthcare industry, life expectancy has gone up at a drastic pace—seniors over the age of 85 account for 2% of the nation’s population. In Michigan, the senior adult population was recorded at 2.6 million back in 2010. That’s roughly 26% of the population in the state. Given the…
Read MoreMedical Minute
Michigan’s last-minute switch delayed COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home residents
Read the article from the Detroit Free Press
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