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…
The transition to senior living can be tricky to navigate for both you and your parents. It might be accompanied by a change in health status or a growing dependence on assistance. Whatever the circumstances, it’s unlikely that your parents will have zero qualms about moving to assisted living. But the process doesn’t have to…
Eating right is important at any age, but it sometimes gets neglected as people grow older. Healthy living for seniors requires the right food choices, which is why many retirement programs like assisted living include dining services. What does a healthy diet for seniors look like? Why Nutrition Matters for Seniors Good nutrition is essential…
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…
It’s not news that many seniors look forward to spending their retirement years in sunny Florida. The warmth of the subtropical climate, tax breaks, and the subculture of retirees is just a few reasons the state is a popular place to call home later in life. Another might be the cost of assisted living here,…
Which is best for you – senior living communities or at-home care? Both of these types of support can be right to enhance your quality of life, depending on what your needs are. Many people want to remain at home as long as they can, and that can be the right choice as long as…
When it gets cold outside in Florida, senior activities in winter can be limited. However, Summer’s Landing offers plenty of things to do in the winter, such as indoor activities, events, and even trips. We provide a variety of options for fun and help seniors stay connected with friends and family. Our senior living services…
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…
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…
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…