Tag archive for ‘assisted living’

What Happened to Good Nutrition ?

What Happened to Good Nutrition ?

Read this Inside Assisted Living article and learn what questions to ask and steps to take to insure that your loved one is eating properly prepared and nutritious foods in an Assisted Living Facility. 

Senior Housing How to Kits

Senior Housing How to Kits

This Gilbert Guide article talks about the use of Senior How-to Kits for Independent and Assisted Living.  If you own or manage a facility your potential clients will receive the guidance and framework they need to feel confident in their choice.

The By Families, for Families Guide to Assisted Living

The By Families, for Families Guide to Assisted Living

Ryan Malone with Inside Assisted Living has written a new informative practical guidance book to help families through the difficult decision making process of placing their loved one in an Assisted Living Facility.  Here are some of the topics Ryan discusses in this book: 

Understanding Assisted Living Residency Agreements

Understanding Assisted Living Residency Agreements

This article is part 6 of a series written by Ryan Malone for Inside Assisted Living. Ryan discusses the termination section, and alerts us on a few “gotchas”, in residency contracts.

Thanksgiving with Dad in Assisted Living

Thanksgiving with Dad in Assisted Living

This is a story that everyone should read.  Sue Scheible with A Good Age tells us about her 95 year old father’s first Thanksgiving at his new home in an Assisted Living Facility. 

What is Life Enrichment?

What is Life Enrichment?

Terri Glimcher, Activity Director for Summerville at Oak Park Assisted Living, Florida, cites that the continual growth of trust, friendship and community serves as the basis for life enrichment.  Read the full article in the November issue of Inside Assisted Living to see how Terri suggests this could be achieved in an Assisted Living Community.

Assisted-Living Homes go High Class

Assisted-Living Homes go High Class

An article written by Angelique Soenarie for AZ Central.com refers to a  recent study of Long-Term Care Markets that shows a growing demand for upscale Assisted Living Communities.

Mexico’s Growing Assisted-Living Market Targets U.S. Retirees

Mexico’s Growing Assisted-Living Market Targets U.S. Retirees

Yesterday the Dallas Morning News published an intriguing article about the large amount of senior Americans and Canadians that have left their home country to spend their retirement in assisted living and senior living facilities in Mexico. According to the newspaper it is the affordable costs, the quality of care and the Mexican culture of [...]

Assisted-Living Facility Will Be Like ‘Family Situation’

Assisted-Living Facility Will Be Like ‘Family Situation’

In Eustis, Florida, Pendry Estate will be an assisted-living facility where people will be cared for by and living with the Forster family. The Forster’s want to create a homey environment for seniors and disabled by providing a family situation including a pet, home cooked meals and regular trips to malls and restaurants.

Finding a Home in Asbury Gardens

Finding a Home in Asbury Gardens

The Beacon News featured an article about the assisted living facility Asbury Gardens in North Aurora, Illinois. The article shows how important such facilities are in providing the necessary care for people that are not able to live independently, something that otherwise would come down to their family’s responsibility. In addition, and at least as [...]