The start of the year is an exciting time because we’re open and motivated to accept new opportunities, trends and ideas. However, there are also new challenges to be tackled. Like never before, senior living communities need to prepare for change because of uncertainty in the industry. Too many changes are happening too fast. New…
The holiday season is here – it’s time to shop for Christmas gifts for your friends and family! Do you know who is usually the most difficult to get the right gift for? Teenage girls and seniors. While your teenagers will usually tell you what they want for Christmas (and most of the time it…
Many seniors are biased against assisted living communities because they confuse them with hospitals and nursing homes. However, surveys show that a vast majority of assisted living residents state that they wish they had moved sooner because their quality of life has increased a lot. Recently, I had a conversation with Jennifer H., a lady…
Most Americans know that sooner or later, they will need to downsize and move to a smaller place or a senior living community. Moving out of the home where your loved one lived for many happy years isn’t easy, and downsizing makes the process even more stressful both emotionally and physically. Often, the senior and…
Seniors Are The Most Frequent Victims The hip is a large, ball-and-socket joint. It is made up of two parts. The acetabulum (socket), is carved into the hip bone. And the ball, which is actually the top of the femur (thighbone). Daily, the hip is subject to much stress. This is due to movement, impact…
If you’re an adult child of someone who recently began needing assistance with daily activities, you and your parent are faced with a difficult choice between home care and assisted living. In this article, I’ll try to help you understand the difference between the two options, your older adult’s needs, and help you make the…
Premier Senior Living’s respite/short-term stay program is a convenient option designed to give you, the caregiver, and your family, the opportunity to take a break from the demands of caring for a loved one at home. This option is perfect for planned or unforeseen circumstances that require you to seek temporary housing and care for…
Does your elderly mom or dad have a pet? While there are numerous benefits of being a pet owner, taking care of a dog or a cat can become difficult as your loved one ages. And when it’s time to move to senior living, the question of what to do with the pet arises. Luckily,…
Premier Senior Living’s respite/short-term stay program is a convenient option designed to give you, the caregiver and your family, the opportunity to take a break from the demands of caring for a loved one at home for planned or unforeseen circumstances that require you to seek temporary housing and care for less than 30 days…
Adult Care Homes Adult Care Homes (ACH) (also known as Adult Foster Care, or Adult Family Homes) are located in residential areas throughout many larger metro areas. ACH’s offer a homelike setting typically in a residential neighborhood. An ACH will provide meals, housekeeping, socialization, some care, and laundry. Services vary widely in these facilities and they…