For many veterans and their families, the transition to assisted living can be both emotionally and financially challenging. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a little-known but powerful care benefit for veterans that can help ease the burden: the Aid and Attendance benefit.
Helping a loved one make a change — even for the better — can be difficult. Read our family guide for those considering senior living.
No one knows your mom or grandma better than you, but sometimes, finding the perfect gift can be tricky. We polled our senior living experts, who offered you their thoughts on the best Mother’s Day gift for an aging parent or grandparent.
This year, we’ve had a remarkably beautiful autumn with unseasonably warm temperatures, beautiful fall colors, and very little precipitation. But don’t be fooled—winter is coming! Less daylight, colder weather, and the approaching holidays can create the perfect recipe for seasonal depression, falls, and loneliness for older adults. This is especially true for seniors who may…
Don’t let sorting and downsizing keep you from YOUR BEST LIFE Melinda Stuart, Owner of Smart Moves, shares practical wisdom and heartwarming advice with seniors and their adult children about downsizing and moving that will take you from “overwhelmed” to “I can do this!” Light Dinner and Presentation, Tuesday, September 20th at 6pm To RSVP,…
Warm her heart this year with a selection from our Encore Senior Living communities’ carefully curated best Mother’s Day gift ideas. No one knows your mom or grandma better than you, but sometimes finding the perfect gift for her can be tricky. Of course, the best gift of all is sharing time and experiences…
Ethics and Boundaries Tuesday, June 29, 12pm-1pm, online One CE Hour for Social Workers In this one-hour online CE class, participants will learn what ethical codes are, why they exist, and how we can use them in our professional work as well as in our everyday lives. Bethany Coats-Topel, MSW, leads a discussion of the…
Hickory Park Senior Living recently joined the Encore Senior Living family of communities that provide independent living, assisted living and memory care residences, services and amenities so older adults can thrive in the comfort of community with as little or as much assistance as needed. “We’re delighted to welcome Hickory Park Senior Living with open arms,…
Dodge the Wild Weather Ride this Winter and eliminate some worry for yourself or a loved one. At Hickory Park Senior Living, it’s warm and cozy and the forecast calls for… Camaraderie and kinship with neighbors who are always up for card games, exercise and special events. Comfort in a private studio apartment home – one that doesn’t…
The Benefits of Community Staying socially connected and feeling engaged with life becomes more important as we grow older, and not just for mental health reasons. Isolation is a serious health risk for older adults. We now know that people who don’t or can’t maintain connections with friends, family, and neighborhood will experience greater numbers…