Conversations about aging and transitioning into senior living communities aren’t easy for anyone. However, it is imperative that you have these conversations, not just with your spouse, but with your children. The BEST GIFT you can give your family is knowledge of your wishes should you need to transition to an assisted living or memory […]
Your loved one has just been diagnosed with dementia – now what? As Bronwen Zilmer would say, you can’t do it alone, so find your community. As the founder of Oasis, a weekly caregivers’ day out program in Lewisville, Texas, she knows firsthand how important it is. This program was inspired by her experience caring […]
Medicare is a topic that’s often discussed – and often misunderstood. June Kim is a community relations specialist with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas that specializes in Medicare, and she’s here this week to separate the fact from fiction. Though it can be confusing at times, she’s passionate about making healthcare a more approachable, […]
There are 2 common types of assisted living. First there’s the traditional large buildings with activity directors, transportation, and 100+ residents. It’s large but scalable with more amenities and services to offer residents. Then there’s the smaller residential home model – ‘mom and pop’ style with more individual attention. Loe Hornbuckle is the CEO and […]
WE DID IT! For the 3rd year in a row, my team and I were voted Best Senior Services Consultant in Denton County!! What an incredible honor. ABOUT THE AWARD: Murray Media Group highlights local Denton County businesses that demonstrate a combination of outstanding customer service and commitment to the community. Residents from Denton County […]
Did you know that adults age 65 and up have the highest hospital admission rates for dehydration? A UCLA study found that 40% of seniors may be chronically under-hydrated. Why is dehydration such a problem for seniors? There are several factors, such as: a decreased sense of thirst, medications, mobility issues, and cognitive impairment. Dehydration […]
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 […]
