senior getting medical care in a senior living center

How Do Seniors Get Medical Care In A Senior Living Center?

The type of medical care that seniors can expect to find in a senior living center can vary greatly.  In some communities, you might find skilled nursing care, memory care for residents with dementia, or other types of specialized medical services. No matter what senior living community or program type you choose, however, you will…

a senior couple living during a pandemic

How Senior Living Is Changing During Coronavirus

Whether you are currently living in an assisted living community or are considering making the transition, you may wonder what senior living is like during the coronavirus pandemic. What kind of procedures and policies have senior living communities put into place? How has the experience changed for their residents? While senior living during a pandemic…

seniors talking about advantages of medication management

Advantages of Medication Management in an Assisted Living Center

Many seniors take medication to help manage chronic illness or to treat acute conditions. The right prescription can help a senior with arthritis to feel relief from pain, can help someone manage their heart disease, and can help seniors stay active well into retirement. Yet for some seniors, the number of medications they take can…

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How An Assisted Living Program For Your Loved One Can Improve Your Mental Health

If your loved one is considering moving to an assisted living program, you might have some concerns. Will they be homesick? Will you be able to visit them as often as you hope to? What kind of medical assistance is available? These worries are normal, and the team at your loved one’s new senior living…