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Assisted care and assisted living facilities are an important part of senior healthcare. If you care for your aging parents or loved ones, assisted care needs are a high priority. Senior healthcare facilities provide a place for our loved ones to live comfortably with the help of professional trained healthcare staff who care for their needs and provide a sense of comfort for families who cannot provide the same level of care. Choosing an assisted care or assisted living facility for your loved ones is a very important task. Make sure you’re looking for high-quality, trained, and professional staff who are aware of the needs of their patients and residents. Some other qualities to look for in assisted living facilities are location, amenities such as a pool, on-site gym and health center, and friendly staff. Does your loved one feel at home? Are there groups and programs available for community living and social interaction? Does the staff treat your loved one as more than just another patient? Assisted living and care facilities are meant to provide a loving and caring home for your aging loved ones. The choice is vitally important!

Did you know animals can significantly improve the lives of seniors? Here are 6 things to know about pet friendly assisted living facilities and how they make a difference.
Senior Care Facilities & Senior Living

Pet-Friendly Assisted Living Facilities Bring on Positive Benefits

Are you thinking of becoming a pet-friendly assisted living facility?

Pet-friendly assisted living facilities are among the top options recommended for seniors, thanks to many positive benefits. The positive impact of pet therapy, community pets, and other animal programs in nursing homes includes improved seniors’ physical, mental, and social health. Here are steps your facility can take today to foster an excellent environment for all your elderly residents.

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Intergenerational Programs: Great for Seniors and Community

Intergenerational programs encourage kids to spend quality time with older generations, with fun, hands-on activities.

These engaging visits with seniors in assisted living are the foundation of a mutually beneficial relationship promoting learning and growth for both parties. There are endless ways to implement effective intergenerational programs and activities to enhance the lives of the residents at your senior care facility.

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Senior Care Facilities & Senior Living

3 Myths About Making the Transition to Assisted Living

Helping residents make the transition to assisted living can be a big challenge because there are many misconceptions about the process.

As every nursing care and assisted living facility owner knows, there are a lot of misconceptions about assisted living and senior care. Unfortunately, these myths can often be challenging for new residents and their families to overcome when they make the transition to assisted living. Fear of the unknown has the power to cause a lot of extra stress and anxiety, especially for those who are elderly or experiencing health challenges. Debunking some of the myths can help families feel more at ease when they help a loved one move into your facility.

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Senior Care Facilities & Senior Living

What Do The Best Retirement Homes Offer?

Finding a community that meets your expectations or fits your loved one’s lifestyle means taking the first step to get informed.

When the time comes to choose a retirement home for your loved one, you want nothing but the best. There are many options for senior care these days, each providing different advantages for people who value different things. Talking to your loved ones about what they want is an excellent first step. Discussing the options presented here is a good way to start the conversation.

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5 Key Qualities People Look for in Assisted Living Facilities

If you work in an assisted living facility, review these five qualities to determine how well your facility stacks up.

Seeking out a quality assisted living facility for a loved one can be an overwhelming process. Whether the loved one requires additional care for safety or medical reasons, when the time comes, choosing the right facility can be difficult. Figuring out where to even start can be daunting. The more information that can be pulled together will ensure an informed decision. These five elements make up an assisted living checklist that will ease the process of deciding on the right facility to meet the family’s needs. Alternately, if you work in an assisted living facility, it’s equally important to be familiar with these five qualities and how well your facility stacks up.Read more

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Industry News & Tips, Senior Care Facilities & Senior Living

An Introduction to Modern Senior Health Care

The more you know about the different types of senior health care, the better focus you will have on what you can provide.

With more people living longer, the options for senior health care expand every day. Seniors entering the marketplace look to strike a balance between maintaining the lifestyle that they want with the care and medical attention they need. Proactive care centers are exploring their options to stay on the cutting edge of senior service. Care centers need to evolve to stay successful. You can reach out to more seniors who might benefit from your help by delivering a wide variety of services for your clients.

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