When to Consider Moving to an Assisted Living Community
Signs it’s Time to Consider an Assisted Living Community The decision to move an aging family member out of their home and into an assisted living situation is a tough one. Everybody’s situation is different and complex, but there is some telltale, similar circumstances that should prove a move into an assisted living facility will […]
The First Day in a New Assisted Living Community
Change is difficult regardless of your age. For seniors moving to an assisted living community from a long-time home, even when they know they’ll be getting the daily help they need to thrive, it’s important to remember that they will still face an adjustment period. They may have very mixed emotions about this move and […]
The Role Location Plays When Choosing an Assisted Living Community
When starting the conversation with aging loved ones about their future health needs and the type of senior living community they would be most comfortable in, many factors come into play. Of course, the reputation of the community, the professionalism and compassion of the staff and the level of care provided are always top of […]
5 Common Misconceptions about Assisted Living
There’s no denying that moving from a home one has lived in for many years to an assisted living community is a big change. Often, our aging loved ones can come up with a variety of reasons why they should stay exactly where they are, despite the fact that they are starting to experience a […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million people provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. This number represents 29 percent of the entire population who spend upwards of 20 hours per week on caregiving duties. While caring for a loved one can be rewarding […]
5 Ways Assisted Living Improves Quality of Life
Everyone loves freedom, and at American Senior Communities, we kept that in mind when we created our Senior Living Communities. Even our residents who may require different levels of daily support, don’t lose the freedom of living life on their own terms. Our Communities offer licensed 24-hour care and amenities for those who need some assistance with […]
What to Expect after Moving to Assisted Living
Once the decision has been made that moving to assisted living is the best option to improve a senior’s overall quality of life, both the senior and his or her family members are faced with another challenging situation: the move itself and settling into a new living space. For many seniors, leaving a home they […]
The Holiday Gift Guide for Loved Ones in Assisted Living
Buying gifts for seniors currently residing in an assisted living community can be no easy task. After all, these loved ones have already downsized their homes and let go of many of the items they accumulated over their lifetimes. However, we still want to do something nice for our aging loved ones, especially around the […]
Technology in Today’s Assisted Living Communities
More and more often, today’s assisted living communities are relying on technological advances to help improve quality of life for residents. Technology not only increases resident care and satisfaction, but it also enriches the lives of both the residents and their families. Today, seniors are more tech-savvy than ever before. According to a study from […]
Avoiding Caregiver Guilt: Why Assisted Living Improves Quality of Life
Guilt is a complicated emotion. For a family caregiver, feeling guilty after moving a loved one into an assisted living community is a common, natural response. Along with feeling guilty for moving your loved one in the first place, you might still be feeling residual guilt from your caregiving duties. Feeling like you could have […]