Tag archive for ‘assisted living’

How to Talk to Parents About 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ?

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

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.