Choice Connections Reduces Time and Stress in Finding Assisted Living Why do I need Choice Connections to find assisted living or memory care? Isn’t a printed or online senior housing guide enough? While these lists and guides may tell you all the places that are out there, they do not help you narrow down which
Senior Housing Archives · Page 7 of 9 · Choice Connections Eunice Neubauer - Founder Assisted Living MN
July 4, 2021
NEW 144G Assisted Living Licensure
NEW 144G Assisted Living Licensure Background In May of 2019, the state legislature passed the new assisted living licensure which is effective August 1, 2021. This legislation removes the previous Housing with Services Registration 144A. 144G puts in place more standards to keep our elders safe. There are approximately 60,000 seniors residing in 1800 assisted
June 5, 2021
Assisted Living on Sale
Assisted Living on Sale In over ten years of business, we have never seen the incentives and promotions we are seeing now in assisted living and senior living apartments. Not all options are offering discounts but many are. Incentive examples: • Community fee waived (a $2000 value on average) or greatly reduced. • Money towards
May 10, 2021
Senior Living – Overwhelmed by all the Choices?
Senior Living – Overwhelmed by all the Choices? If you or those you know are in the early stages of looking for senior living, you are probably surprised by all the choices today. Have you experienced when you buy a new car, you see a lot of the same model of cars on the road?
May 10, 2021
Senior Living and Mental Illness
Senior Living and Mental Illness Awareness for mental illness has increased over the years. The pandemic has increased our attention on mental heath. Seventy-five percent of mental health issues begin before a person is 25. Early diagnosis and treatment can help young adults live more successful and normal lives. Yet, there are many older adults
February 4, 2021
Are Four Legged Friends Allowed in Assisted Living? In Memory Care?
Are Pets Allowed in Memory Care? Recently I toured with a client to understand the best memory care options. I had recently told them that typically a pet wasn’t allowed in memory care. In my years of experience I had found that to be the case. And to my surprise, both options we toured allowed
January 9, 2021
When is the Best Time to Move to Senior Living?
When is the Best Time To Move to Senior Living? Many seniors would andwer that quesiton by saying never. And during this pandemic that is echoed by more seniors than in the past. The right answer to that question in our opinion is well before you need to. Here are three main reasons not to
September 4, 2020
A Respite Stay
Respite: A short period of rest or relief If you are providing care for a spouse, a parent or other loved one, you may have a need to find an alternative for a short period of time. It could be a needed surgery, a wedding of a child or grandchild out of state or new
August 9, 2020
COVID-19 & Senior Living Options August Update
Covid-19 and Senior Living Update for August Visits Outdoor scheduled visits are still occurring in senior living as they were earlier this summer. Essential care giver procedures have been communicated recently. Visitors are still not allowed into senior living unless they are an essential caregiver and have been approved to come in as such. When
August 9, 2020
Allternatives to a Nursing Home
Alternatives to a Nursing Home So many times we receive calls from families who are looking for a nursing home. This is because that is what has been recommended by a doctor or a social worker. Health care workers want the best for your loved one. Yet, I also know that they are not aware