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How Do Older Couples Benefit from Being in Assisted Living

How Do Older Couples Benefit from Being in Assisted Living

by Susan Abercrombie | May 29, 2019 | Senior Housing

One aspect of senior assisted living that many older couples wonder about is whether or not senior communities provide options that cater to couples living together, and what advantages there are to such an arrangement. As it turns out, there are, and today, we’re...
Takeaways from a Real Life Assisted Living Scenario

Takeaways from a Real Life Assisted Living Scenario

by Susan Abercrombie | Apr 24, 2019 | Senior Living

Kicking off the “assisted living conversation” with an older loved one can be a draining and difficult prospect, but it is not impossible. In fact, there are examples of families who have gone through the ordeal themselves that serve as powerful reminders of the most...
5 Questions to Ask When Considering Assisted Living

5 Questions to Ask When Considering Assisted Living

by Susan Abercrombie | Mar 22, 2019 | Downsizing for Seniors, Senior Housing, Senior Living

Starting the process of finding an assisted living community means you’re going to have a lot of questions. Whether you’re familiar with senior care or not, the research process can be quite overwhelming in the beginning. So take it one step at a time and consider the...
Help Your Senior Mom Make and Keep Good New Year’s Resolutions

Help Your Senior Mom Make and Keep Good New Year’s Resolutions

by Susan Abercrombie | Jan 8, 2019 | Senior Health Care, Senior Living

Setting New Year’s resolutions is a good way to start a new year, create a positive outlook on life, and a positive attitude in general. The simple act of setting resolutions for oneself can greatly impact your overall health, both mentally and physically. Resolutions...
France’s Revolutionary Village for People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

France’s Revolutionary Village for People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

by Susan Abercrombie | Dec 3, 2018 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Senior Housing, Senior Living

In the village of Dax, France in the south of France, a special place called Village Landais is being constructed. This community will open in the fall of 2019, but it’s a different kind of residence. Village Landais is part of an experimental treatment plan for...
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