Skilled nursing facilities employ a variety of medical and custodial personnel to provide 24/7 specialized care for residents. Skilled nursing staff needs to have various qualifications, licenses, and certifications. In this blog,...
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Independent Living And Why It’s So Important For Seniors
As people age and enter their golden years, a key question is: should I remain living in my current home or look into independent living options? For some seniors, transitioning from their beloved homes into a more communal living situation can be overwhelming....
Finding a Home: Understanding Your Options When Your Loved One Has Dementia
People can still live well with dementia. That is why it is important to understand the various housing options available to you and your family. Deciding on where someone with dementia will live can be difficult — especially if there are financial or legal...
The Difference Between Assisted Living and Senior Living (Explained)
If you are looking for a caring place for an elderly family member, then it’s important to understand the different senior living solutions available. Assisted living and senior living offer many of the same features such as 24-hour staff availability, home-cooked...
Medicare’s 3-Day Rule for Assisted Living and How It Affects Your Loved One
Medicare's 3-Day Rule for Assisted Living is an important regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that dictates how long a recipient can receive coverage for admission and care in an assisted living facility. The 3-Day Rule states that to...
Senior Self-love Tips for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is the perfect day for seniors to practice self-love and appreciation. After all, seniors have the most experience, wisdom, and advice to offer. Here are a few tips for seniors looking to practice self-love and appreciation on Valentine's Day:...
Creative Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Aging Loved Ones
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and it's a great time to show the senior loved ones in your life just how much they mean to you. Here are some creative ways to make Valentine's Day special for an aging loved one: Have a Movie Night Valentine's Day is an...
Types of Rooms Found in an Assisted Living Community
Assisted living facilities provide residential care and support services to seniors while providing a sense of community and social opportunities. Residents in assisted living enjoy comfortable and safe accommodations that allow them to maintain their independence....
10 Services That Make Assisted Living a Great Choice for Your Loved One
If you are searching for a senior living community for a loved one, you may be wondering if an assisted living facility is the right choice. The answer is: it depends. Assisted living facilities offer many services that can make life easier for your loved one. Here...
What Are VA Benefits for Long-term Care for Seniors?
If you are a veteran and you are over the age of 65, you may be wondering what benefits you are entitled to when it comes to long-term care. The Department of Veterans Affairs offer a number of different programs that can help veterans and their families receive the...