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Benefits of Customizable Senior Housekeeping Services

There are many benefits of customizable senior housekeeping services. Most people have housekeeping needs that evolve over time, and a one-size-fits-all approach is rarely a good fit. Often seniors end up paying too much for services they don’t need or want, or end up missing out on essential service options because they’re not part of…

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Elderly Apartment Communities in Florida

An elderly apartment community can be a wonderful living situation for an older person who needs increasing assistance with household upkeep or anyone who simply desires a lower-maintenance lifestyle. If you or someone you love would benefit from exploring elderly apartment communities, contact a community near you. The elderly apartment community of Summer’s Landing in…

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Making the Holidays Special for Seniors

Assisted living can make celebrating the holidays more enjoyable than ever before by providing a sociable and family-oriented community. Enjoy specially planned events and outings that celebrate the best of these special days. Holiday cooking is a breeze when every delicious meal is planned and prepared under the guidance of a dietician, then served to…

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How to Budget for Assisted Living Services

Getting the right assisted living services without stretching your budget or compromising particular specifications that you are looking out for can be challenging. Older adults are seeking the balance between a comfortable assisted living home and an affordable rate to match. Families setting out to achieve the best without leaving out key services are wary…

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What Is Community Culture and Is it Important?

Senior living community culture is the collection of values, beliefs, ethics, and attitudes that characterize a community and guide practices. Community culture influences everything from staff behavior to older adults’ ways of living. Michele Holleran, founder and CEO of Holleran Community Engagement Research and Consulting, suggests that “creating a campus where both employees and residents…

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3 Signs It’s Time to Transition to Senior Care

Many seniors don’t think they need senior care services because of their reluctance to move away from the comfort of their homes. While that is understandable, studies indicate that even though staying at home might give seniors a feeling of comfort, it may not be the best for them. Some people also feel that they…

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Can I Bring My Pet to an Assisted Living Facility?

Apart from the comfort that pets give their owners, there are several other physical and mental health benefits they offer. In fact, adopting a pet is recommended for seniors as it helps relieve boredom and provides that satisfaction that comes from having a sense of responsibility. However, seniors who intend to relocate to assisted living…

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3 Signs It’s Time for Senior Living Care

Caring for our elders can be a difficult, fraught process. One of the biggest decisions we may be faced with as our elders age is the decision to transition them into senior living care or assisted living. It’s unlikely the perfect moment to transition your elder into senior living services will present itself obviously. Informing…

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How to Plan for Assisted Living Arrangements

If it is time for you to think about assisted living for yourself or someone you love, the task might seem daunting. There is a lot to consider, like finding the right assisted living services. What should you look for? How about financing? What can you expect? There are a few questions you need to…

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How to Talk to a Loved One About the Transition to Assisted Living

As the people you love age, it is hard to know how to approach certain subjects like assisted living services. It is not an easy topic to bring up, but it is an important discussion. The transition to assisted living can be a fun one because of all the community can offer, but change is always…