Family Conversations to Have in the New Year: A Guide to Planning for Future Care
Have you talked with your aging parents about the future, specifically, how to plan for and navigate changes in their health? The new year often invites moments of reflection, renewal and planning. For many families, it may be a fitting time for an open talk about a senior’s wishes for their future care needs. But […]
What Today’s Seniors Say About What They REALLY Want
Becoming older these days looks very different than in the past. Today, seniors are more active, engaged, curious, and deeply invested in living life their way. Whether living completely independently or with a little support, older adults are giving the term “aging well” new definition. So, what do seniors really want today? In poll after […]
Aging is a Funny Thing…Isn’t It?
Our very own Indiana native comedian, Jim Gaffigan, observes that nobody really thinks of themselves as old. Then reality slaps us across the face. He notes a particular “slap” when he met a fellow college alumnus who was born the same year he graduated. Wake-up call! Aging is a complex, often contradictory process filled with […]
Answering Adult Children’s Questions About Assisted Living
Assisted living can be a great option for adults who need help with the activities of daily living but want to maintain as much independence as possible. But many families don’t fully understand this type of senior living and find themselves with many questions. That’s why we’ve created this list of frequently asked questions. Our […]
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: Is it Time to Explore the Options?
The search for a senior living community can leave older adults and their families confused about what they want and need. While the good news is that there are many options for today’s seniors, the downside is that having so many choices can be more than a little overwhelming. This is especially true when deciding […]
The Hidden Truth About Retiring on a Cruise Ship
Rumors have long circulated that retiring on a cruise ship is less expensive than moving to an independent or assisted living community. The buzz reignites every few years when media outlets come across older adults who’ve chosen this lifestyle and feature these senior cruisers in a story. It sounds adventurous and exciting. While cruising through […]
Understanding the Medicaid Waiver Programs
What is Medicaid Waiver? The Aged and Disabled (A&D) waiver allows individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled to remain in their home or assisted living community as an alternative to nursing home placement. Am I eligible? What are the eligibility requirements Requirements for Indiana State Medicaid Health & Wellness Waiver (ages 59 and […]
Senior Living Dictionary for Families: Understanding Key Terms
When seniors and their families first begin to explore retirement living options, they often say the search feels a little overwhelming. They cite one challenge in particular: understanding the terminology. Like other complex industries, senior care is rife with clinical terms, acronyms and unfamiliar language. For those new to senior living, it can be tough […]
Busting the 5 Leading Myths About Assisted Living Communities
Assisted living communities offer older adults a wide range of benefits, from a healthy, active social life to support with safely managing medications. This type of senior housing can help residents improve their quality of life in many ways. But there are a variety of myths about assisted living that can create unnecessary fear in […]
How is Assisted Living Different from Home Care?
When an older adult or a person with a disability needs help with daily activities and personal care, two senior care options that are available are assisted living and home care. Each of these offers unique benefits tailored to individual preferences and needs. While the types of support they provide are similar, there are also […]