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
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November 11, 2019
The Value of Having a Certified Senior Advisor® as Your Advocate
Many people are unaware that there are professionals who have invested a lot of time expanding their knowledge on the aging process and understanding all the resources available. These are people who have a heart for the elderly and want to do their best to make this stage of life as comfortable, safe and interesting
November 11, 2019
Do You Know What to Do If Funds Are Limited?
When money is not a concern for paying for assisted living or long-term care, there are many choices available for Twin Cities residents. Because most of the new senior housing programs do not work with Medicaid, residents will have to pay out of private funds for senior living. There are fewer choices when you have
November 11, 2019
If Plan A is Aging in Place, What is Your Plan B?
If Plan A is Aging in Place, What is Your Plan B? We hear stories like these: Linda knew that her husband’s health was declining, and she also knew she was getting closer to the time she wouldn’t have the strength to care for him as his Parkinson’s advanced. She needed to figure out the
November 8, 2019
What is a Certified Senior Advisor?
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Are you aware of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors or that there are Certified Senior Advisors across the nation? This organization has been in operation for over twenty years and today there are hundreds of Certified Senior Advisors (CSAs) who in the course of their practice, apply multidisciplinary knowledge
November 8, 2019
Ten Reasons to Call Choice Connections
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Choice Connections provides personalized advice to help you and your loved one find the right senior living option. With a decade of experience, we can quickly narrow the options for you! Top 10 Reasons to Call Choice Connections 10. Assists Families to Ease the Transition 9. Saves Time and Stress
November 7, 2019
Plan A: Aging in Place. What is Your Plan B?
We hear stories like these: Jan knew that her husband’s time was limited in how long he could do stairs and there was no way to remove that barrier with their home. There were TOO MANY of them. When he couldn’t do stairs or it was too risky, she knew placement needed to happen?
November 6, 2019
She Won’t Engage in Activities
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Many adult children and spouses tell me when I meet with them that their loved one won’t go to activities. Looking at the activity calendar isn’t a high need for all my clients. Often though when I talk to them later after they have found a place for mom, I
October 20, 2019
Costs for Assisted Living and Sources of Funding
The average costs of a one bedroom assisted living apartment in the Twin Cities is about $3600 yet cost can vary widely, as do the amenities and apartment sizes and features. When considering a place for mom or dad cost is often a first consideration even though it typically isn’t what drives the decision. There
August 11, 2019
The Future of Senior Housing
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Choice Connections just celebrated 10 years in the Twin Cities. We have looked back at what has changed over that time. Now let’s look forward 10 years at what might change in the future. Regulation In May of 2019, Minnesota passed our first assisted living and memory care licensing