Senior Living and Independence Beyond the Car Figuring out how and when to continue driving safely or deciding to “…leave the driving to us” is huge. While it’s a natural evolution to stop driving, it is often a challenge. However, the challenge can be more manageable than you may think. Here are some considerations in
August 6, 2021
Medicare Basics (The ABC’s and D)
MEDICARE BASICS (The ABC’s and D) Understanding the basics of Medicare can be overwhelming. The most common misconception is that Medicare pays for all senior care and senior living housing. Let’s break it down into smaller pieces to understand what’s covered and what’s not. Med A: Part A is your hospital coverage. This coverage
August 5, 2021
Choice Connections Reduces Time and Stress In Finding Assisted Living
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
July 4, 2021
Long Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance While you can’t predict your future aging needs, you can plan for it. Long term care insurance can help offset the cost of care needs as we age, but it is not for everyone. Factors to consider are your age, health, retirement goals, income and assets. For those with their primary
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
July 4, 2021
Vitamin Deficiencies in Older Adults
Vitamin Deficiencies in Older Adults Over the years we have heard of deficiencies impacting the health of seniors we serve. This is a brief list of the most common vitamins that older adults are deficient in and what they do: Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential for the formation of red blood cells and maintenance of
June 6, 2021
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month As more and more people live longer, the numbers of those with cognitive impairment are increasing. Today more than 6 million Americans are living with dementia. An aspect of aging that has always been a benefit in senior living is socialization. We have seen that benefit for clients
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
June 5, 2021
Adult Day Options, Respite for the Care Partner of Loved One with Dementia
Adult Day Options, Respite for the Care Partner of Loved One with Dementia We last wrote about adult day in 2015 when adult day centers were increasing in popularity. Unfortunately, given the pandemic, some of the adult day centers have closed. Some are still working to reopen which we are hoping is true for Sholom
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?