If you’re like most people, considering a move to a senior living community can be a difficult and emotional decision. You have probably lived in your house for 30+ years, accumulating a lifetime of treasures and memories. Maybe you’ve reached the point where maintaining your home has become a burden, physically and/or financially. You may […]
In November 2019, we traveled to Louisiana to celebrate my mother’s 80th birthday. When I hugged and kissed her goodbye, I could never have imagined that we were on the cusp of a global pandemic and it would be over a year until I saw her again. Working in senior living, I know firsthand how […]
What is a day like in a senior center? Lori Williams sits down with Jaime Jaco Cooper from Flower Mound’s Senior Center for a behind the scenes look at what Senior Centers look like in a normal day (pre-COVID-19), who joins it (you’ll be surprised!), and how they put together their active programming (it’s more […]
“A place we would have had our loved ones attend if it had been available when we needed it” is how Laura Lester, owner of Encore Memory Care Day Center, describes her business. Her adult “day stay” is a cause dear to her heart from caring for her own family members with dementia. After she […]
If you have a family member diagnosed with dementia, you may have already started the search for a memory care community. This can be a daunting task, as there are many different options to choose from, with a wide range in pricing. How do you determine which community is the best fit for your family […]
Senior housing today is light years away from the senior housing of your parents or grandparents day! I speak with people every day who are completely opposed to Independent Living or Assisted Living because they’re envisioning a nursing home where they sleep in a hospital bed, eat jello and play Bingo for excitement. WRONG! With […]
I think most of us are in denial that our parents are aging. It’s hard to imagine them leaving their homes (it may even be the house you grew up in) and moving to a senior living community. How do you know when it’s time to have that discussion and begin looking into options? Below […]
You may have lived in your home for 30+ years, creating a lifetime of beautiful memories. Now, the kids have moved out, and you’re left with the upkeep of a house that’s too big for just you and your spouse. The thought of cleaning out closets and downsizing can be overwhelming, but maybe it’s time […]
In senior housing the goal is to improve and enrich the quality of each senior’s life. Sometimes we meet people working in senior communities who go above and beyond to ensure a senior is happy and thriving. In my opinion they are “Senior Angels” and should be recognized. This is the story about Jack and […]
It’s New Year’s day, the start of another brand new year, bright with the promise of new beginnings. Most of us think of the new year as a “do-over” for the things we meant to do last year, but never quite got around to doing. This year before you start making your list of resolutions, […]
