I love spending time at my home here in Indianapolis, but from time to time I dream of vacationing to new and exciting places. Don’t you? Well, imagine feeling like you could never take that vacation. That’s the reality that a lot of caregivers are facing because they...
How often should I visit my parents in assisted living? Now that you’ve made the decision to move your parents into assisted living, or if they’ve just moved in, one of the first things you’re probably thinking about is how often to visit them. Daily? Once a week?...
Making the decision for assisted living care The time has come to make one of the most important decisions about your mom’s health: to move her into an assisted living facility. And you are probably wondering, is this the right decision? Am I abandoning my...
Trust your gut It’s the time you’ve looked forward to all year…the holidays. As you happily walk through the door of your parents’ home, ready for your favorite home-cooked holiday dishes and time spent laughing with loved ones, you look past the few colorful...
We know that loneliness and inactivity are some of the main problems of the older years. People find that after a lifetime of working and managing busy lives; retirement can seem empty and lonely. The mental and physical health of people, particularly older people,...
If you have decided to move a loved one into an assisted living home, you’re probably experiencing some relief that your loved one will be looked after and be living in a more secure place. However, you still need to ensure that the assisted living home you...
No matter where you live, we’re all feeling the financial pressure of day-to-day life. Here in Indiana, it’s no different. And when it comes to assisted living, we all face the same challenging reality: figuring out how to pay for it. Even if you have saved for this...
When moving into any new space, including assisted living, it can be comforting to have some of your favorite and familiar furniture with you. Each piece holds memories that can ease the transition into the new and unknown. Luckily, in most places, mom can bring some...
What is assisted living in a Residential Home? As more and more baby boomers reach retirement age, the need for senior care facilities is steadily increasing. Baby boomers reached retirement age back in 2011 and more people from their generation will retire by 2029....
Visiting a loved one in a Residential Assisted Living facility can be a difficult task. At times it can feel like a chore. I remember going with my parents to visit my great-grandmother in a nursing home in the 80s and then experienced visiting my grandparents in an...
