A little alone time can be good for the soul, but if you’re noticing that your older loved one seems to rarely leave their house or constantly refuses social invitations, it might be time to determine why. Isolation in seniors can pose a serious hazard to health and wellbeing. Isolation in seniors: bad for many […]
What Is Assisted Living? Assisted Living Defined
What is assisted living? A simple definition might be a type of senior living that provides housing, personalized care and support with activities of daily living. Care may be included in the monthly rental fee, or provided on an ala cart basis where you choose how much help you want and need. But there is […]
What to Look for and Questions to Ask When Touring Assisted Living Communities
No two assisted living communities are alike. They might offer similar services or amenities, but their location, ambience, attention to detail, dining, staffing levels, and overall approach to healthy aging can vary widely. That’s why before touring assisted living communities in Beverly, Massachusetts, you should have in mind what you need to look for. At […]
Comparing the Cost of Assisted Living vs. Staying at Home
Once you realize that either you, or a loved one, could use an occasional helping hand with everyday activities, you have a choice to make: do you make arrangements for supportive care to be provided at home, or do you choose an assisted living setting? While at first glance the cost of home care might […]
A Look at the Care Options in Senior Living Communities
Say “senior living” and many people don’t really know what to picture. Or, even worse, they think of some antiquated image from a black and white movie they saw when they were a child (think Shirley Temple or even Charlie Chaplin). The truth is, today’s senior living options offer older adults a world of benefits […]
