Seniors Participate in “Dear Me” Campaign from Assisted Living
March 26, 2015
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This month, YouTube’s “Dear Me” campaign encouraged women to record themselves giving advice to their younger selves in honor of International Women’s Day. The campaign was meant to empower women and millions participated — including senior women with man
Continue Reading →New Report Lists Top 10 Assisted Living Deficiencies
March 12, 2015
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The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), an organization committed to supporting “meaningful assisted living state laws and regulations” recently released its annual report on 10 of the most common citations in assisted living in the U.S. in 2014. The report &mdas
Continue Reading →Donating Records to Assisted Living
January 01, 2015
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A retiree began donating record players to senior living communities about a year and a half ago, hoping to help seniors enjoy the classic records from their generation once more. But, the records have done much more than that. Learn more about the effect that music has had on these c
Continue Reading →Who Are the Largest Assisted Living Communities of 2014?
November 06, 2014
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ALFA (Assisted Living Federation of America) announced the list of the largest assisted living communities in 2014, many of which provide great products and services to help seniors and families across the U.S. Learn more about these top senior living communities and what services the
Continue Reading →5 Centenarians Call Assisted Living Home
October 07, 2014
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Centenarians represent 0.02% of the U.S. population. What are the odds that one assisted living community is home to five centenarian residents? One special community can tell that story. Community Boasts 5 Residents Over the Age of 100 Westhills South Assisted Living in Rapid City, S
Continue Reading →Shelter Pets Get a New Lease on Life in Assisted Living
September 26, 2014
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Studies show that pets can improve health and enhance lives in assisted living, but can we do the same for them? Sunrise Senior Living says “yes,” by giving shelter pets a home. Sunrise Senior Living Shelter Pets Bugsy the beagle used to be a shelter dog, but now he lives
Continue Reading →15 Weird and Wonderful Movies Set at Senior Communities
July 22, 2014
Assisted living facilities, retirement communities and nursing homes have served as the backdrop for a wide range of movies in practically every genre. We compiled a list of 15 such films. There are heart-warming dramas, suspense-filled thrillers, gross-out comedies, and even a sci-fi
Continue Reading →All About Older Drivers: Safety Tips and Guidelines
Over the past few years, news outlets have brought to national attention a spate of alarming stories about tragic traffic accidents caused by elderly drivers. Indeed, as America ages, the safety of its older drivers is being increasingly scrutinized. Many states have passed laws aimed
Continue Reading →10 States with the Most Affordable Assisted Living Costs
June 12, 2014
When I worked as an Senior Resource Coordinator for A Place for Mom, I had countless conversations with families and seniors who were in the process of searching for care. I remember one elderly woman in particular, we’ll call her Janet, who asked me, “What state has the c
Continue Reading →25 Senior Living & Caregiving Twitter Feeds You Should Follow
Families who are researching senior care can benefit from the support and information provided online. Although one might not naturally think of Twitter as a resource for this kind of support, it can actually be a great source of info and support for families dealing with caring for a
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