I recently came across an article that was so well written I wanted to share it with every family who is facing the overwhelming and emotional decision to move their loved one to a senior living apartment. Read it and you too may wonder – why wait? Read the full story by clicking here.

Here’s a Riddle: When are you in the hospital, but not “in” the hospital?

Think back… didn’t you see your parents shed a tear when you were hurt or disappointed; happy when you made the grades or won an award, patted you on the back when you tried your best, and always let you know how proud they were of you? Weren’t you afraid to walk into school on the first day

I recently watched with pride as my son crossed the stage receiving his hard-earned college degree. I have also watched his excitement and anxiety as he began looking for his first “real” job. The thrill of accepting a position immediately brought another stress in finding a place to live in a new

If we are truly being honest with ourselves, we would all like to age gracefully and comfortably in our own homes. The thought of having to relocate to an environment that offers supportive services that we may need when we age is not appealing to us. It’s human nature to desire our independence

The ever evolving electronic world provides applications for improving the lives of residents within an assisted living community. In a paper Medication Administration Record (MAR) environment, nurses utilize a medication cart and a large binder containing reams of paper with each resident’s

Christopher Michael Milo is not what you expect him to be when you first set eyes on him. There’s something very special about him. Born March 14, 1972, Christopher has had a strong love of music since he was just a child. He started piano at the age of five and had already written his first piano

I have had the opportunity to work for assisted living communities that are nationally owned as well as locally family-owned and operated. A family-owned and operated community has a much more personal and interactive feel compared to a national organization, simply because it is!

The Veterans Aid in Attendance Benefit is a resource that makes assisted living a possibility for many people who may not have been able to afford it on their own. It also helps stretch private funds, making them last longer, allowing an individual to stay in assisted living rather than move to a

There is no doubt about it, adding kids to any Senior care community adds a charge of energy almost immediately! Creating a program that engages the elderly and encourages reading success among children is a project that everyone can support. Here is the recipe to make programs in your community a