Tag archive for ‘assisted living’
How to Talk to Parents About Assisted Living
Listen to this interview from NPR with Amy Dickinson, (Syndicated Columnist for the Chicago Tribune and Author of “The Mighty Queens of Freeville“), to learn methods to start the conversation and family process of moving a elderly parent to an assisted living facility.
Assisted Living: Back to the Future
This article from The New York Times discusses the many assisted living facilities that are converted residential homes that can be found in small neighborhoods. Click below to learn about the advantages to these types of senior care homes.
Loved Ones and Assisted Living
This article from Suite101.com outlines and explains some helpful ways to smooth the transition of a loved one moving to an assisted living facility.
Get Creative to Bring a Higher Purpose to Business
Here is an inspiring story from USA Today that shows us how one business owner in Pennsylvania has creatively designed an assisted living facility that integrates both children and seniors.
Assisted Living remains a much needed Commodity
According to a national survey, the occupancy rates of assisted living facilities is at nearly 95 percent. Learn more in this article from West Fair Online.
Assisted Living Requires Adjustment
Read the story of Emma-Lou Hamilton in this article from Times Union in order to better understand the transition experience of an elderly person to an assisted living facility.
G.E. and Intel Working on Remote Monitors to Provide Home-Health Care
General Electric and Intel are planning to jointly spend approximately $250 million over the next five years for research and the development of health technologies in order for doctors to remotely monitor, diagnose and consult with patients in assisted living facilities and at home. This article from The New York Times.
Using Social Networking to Research Assisted Living Staff
You can learn a lot about someone by viewing their profile on social networking sites such as Facebook and Linkedin. One could use this information to validate experience and qualifications of staff members at an Assisted Living Facility. This article from Inside Assisted Living.
Are Nurses Required in Assisted Living ?
It is important when making a placement choice for your loved one to be aware of the fact that health services vary from state to state for Assisted Living Facilities. This article from Inside Assisted Living discusses the different levels of care provided in these types of communities.
How to Select the Best Assisted Living Facility
Here are six detailed steps to help you make the right choice in selecting an Assisted Living Facility for your loved one. Review this article from eHow.com.
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