Socially Distant Activities in Senior Living As I talk to past clients and friends in senior living options, I’m impressed how they have been creative in ways to add activities for their residents during the pandemic. Here are a few that I’m aware of. Sing-a-Longs, everyone sits outside their door, a lead singer goes up
April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020
COVID-19 and Things to Consider with Older Loved Ones
COVID-19 Older Adults In Their Own Home Do you have older loved ones is in their own home alone during this pandemic? Below are some things to consider: Has life changed for them due to the stay at home order? If they weren’t getting out much before and didn’t drive than they may be used
April 10, 2020
COVID-19 and the Impact on Senior Living Options
COVID-19 and the Impact on Senior Living Options Senior living options are not allowing visitors into their communities to keep their residents safe. Only those that are vital to operations and care of residents can enter and are being screened. They are keeping abreast of changing conditions. Support for Residents • Residents in senior living
March 8, 2020
Driver Assessment for Seniors
Here are some tips from expert Kathy Woods, the Manager of Driver Assessment and Training Services of Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Services. Include the doctor, another family member or close friend as trusted confidants in having a conversation about driving safety; this may take the pressure off a spouse. Use this type of language: ‘Dad, I’m
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
February 9, 2020
Capturing Love Stories
This month, the month of Love is a great time to record some meaningful stories about your loved one. Even if your loved has memory loss and is in assisted living or memory care she or he will remember events from long ago. Capturing stories by video is so easy today with a smartphone. Or
February 8, 2020
Heart Health Tips
Mayo Clinic Suggest These 8 steps to a Heart Healthy Diet to Avoid Heart Disease Control portion sizes: how much you eat is more important than what you eat. Use a small plate and share meals if you eat out. Eat more vegetables and fruits Select whole grains Avoid trans fat and limit sat fats
February 8, 2020
Women and Heart Health-Wear Red on Fridays in February
It’s not just Valentines day this Friday but it’s a day to wear read to educate women on the facts around heart disease and heart health. Who do you love and need to share the facts of heart disease with so they know the symptoms? Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death
January 13, 2020
Meet Eunice
“Figuring out the right option at the right time for a loved one is really difficult. I have always had a special place in my heart for our aging loved ones and believe in taking good care of them, keeping them safe and happy. Because of that deep passion for helping the elderly and their