July Covid-19 Update Visiting your Loved One Since our update a month ago, things are beginning to open up. Outside visits began in June which have to be scheduled and socially distant with masks. As of Friday July 10, the MN Department of Health deemed that Essential Caregivers would be allowed in to
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July 10, 2020
Advantages to a Summer Move for a Loved One
Advantages to a Summer/Early Fall Move During this time of COVID-19, many people have put off a move to senior living for themselves or for their loved ones. There can be advantages to moving during this time of year. This article is to point out some of these advantages even during this time of
July 10, 2020
Residential Care as an Alternative to a Nursing Home
Residential Care or Nursing Home? Today in this time of COVID-19, a residential home can be a great option for care for a loved one. Many times when Choice Connections receives a call, the first thing we hear is that they are looking for a nursing home for a loved one. Once we ask several
June 7, 2020
June Update – Senior Living Facilities and COVID-19
Environment Similar to May in Senior Living Not much has changed in senior living options in the last month even though there have been more cases of COVID-19. Options are not allowing visitors and are still delivering meals and working to keep their residents from feeling isolated. Virtual Tours Are Effective to Understanding Options Some
May 11, 2020
Elder Loved One in Hospital with Broken Hip During COVID-19
Elder Loved One in Hospital with Broken Hip During COVID-19 Having a parent that has gone through the process of a hospital stay and rehab without a pandemic is difficult. Now add the care needs of a loved one with COVID-19 and it’s even more complex. Here are 10 tips when considering rehab: Determine if
March 8, 2020
Memory Care Options
Choice Connections is happy to educate on memory care options and often presents to caregiver or memory support groups. It is wise to have knowledge of what is available and have a Plan B if a loved one has memory loss. Sometimes things can change overnight. When keeping your loved one home becomes difficult, you
March 6, 2020
Care Suites, Enhanced Care, Specialty Care in Assisted Living?
Care Suites, Enhanced Care, Specialty Care in Assisted Living If you have toured senior living communities, you may have noticed that some offer “care suites” or “enhanced care” or “specialty care”. Generally, this level of care in a community may be a wonderful alternative to a skilled nursing facility. With this level of care you
January 13, 2020
Senior Living Options
Alzheimer’s or Memory Care In this secure setting, unlike Assisted Living you aren’t behind a closed door but typically engaging in activities outside of your own studio apartment. There are communities focused only on memory care and memory care in more of a continuum of care setting. Care-to-resident ratios are improved over Assisted Living and
December 8, 2019
Gift Ideas for Your Loved One in Assisted Living
At this time of year, we are in the giving season. Many of our gifts may have already been purchased with the Black Friday deals but if you are still needing ideas for that loved one that is aging here are a few: Pay for Things They Need: Gift certificates for the hair salon Podiatrist
November 11, 2019
Dementia Diagnosis—Which Solution is Better: Assisted Living or Memory Care?
Often, people can live out their lives in assisted living if they have memory loss. Those who have been in their senior community a long time and have familiar patterns and routines can often do very well indeed. In assisted living, they are able to get help with medications and meals, participate in activities and arrange