When you consider the sheer volume of senior living options available today, choosing the right one for your parent or loved one can start to feel like an impossible task. How will you find the time to assess all of the choices? Even then, how can you know you are making the right choice among […]
{ Read More }7 Ways to Help Your Aging Loved One Downsize
The move to a senior care option like residential assisted living is an exciting milestone that points to a fulfilling new stage of retirement. It makes possible a lifestyle full of self-discovery, social opportunities and external support. It also eliminates the isolation and daily burdens that accompany living alone. While the benefits of this milestone […]
{ Read More }Residential Care vs Senior Communities: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to senior living, the number of available options can feel staggering. There is no shortage of choice, whether that is the provided level of care or the setting in which a resident will live. When it comes to the living situation, people often think of larger-scale senior communities and buildings with multiple […]
{ Read More }The Search for Senior Living: Where to Begin
If you have recently come to the realization that a transition to some type of senior living arrangement is in the best interest of your aging parent or loved one, you are not alone. Currently, millions of aging adults reside in some form of senior living community or facility, and that number is only expected […]
{ Read More }The Same Page: Broaching Senior Living with Your Loved One
For many aging adults, the prospect of moving into a senior living community such as a residential assisted living home can be unsettling, or even alarming. There are many misconceptions about senior living that can cause these feelings – many worry that they will lose their independence or be ‘locked away’ in a crowded building. […]
{ Read More }Does My Parent Need Senior Care?
Most aging adults reach a point in their lives where a move to senior living is in their best interest, and oftentimes this necessity is noticed first by their children or families. The aging process is gradual and the changes that can necessitate such a major life transition may be difficult to notice. How can […]
{ Read More }5 Financial Planning Tips for Senior Living
A transition to senior living can be a blessing for an aging adult. It provides them a safe and comfortable setting in which to pursue their hobbies and interests or discover new ones. They can also access the level of care they need and combat isolation with meaningful new friendships. However, the decision to make […]
{ Read More }What Is Senior Living Residential Care?
Assisted living creates the opportunity for an incredible chapter in the life of an aging person by providing a level of care, safety and support that allows them to embrace the freedom and discovery of their retirement years. If you are considering a move to assisted living for yourself or a loved one, or you have already decided to make the transition, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the variety of choices you have discovered during your research.
{ Read More }Introducing Heartfelt Residential
Here at Heartfelt Care, we understand that making decisions about care for an elderly or disabled loved one is often one of the most difficult experiences in life. That’s why we’ve chosen to focus on providing personalized care in a small group home setting in order to ensure that our patients always have their unique […]
{ Read More }Quality Staff is Critical in Healthcare
Hiring and training a highly qualified, patient-centered staff is one of the most important priorities of any successful group home. Maintaining high standards in this area ensures patients and their families are at ease with the level of personal care provided. A direct service provider (DSP) who serves patients in residential settings must have passed […]
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