When you begin to look at senior living and care for your loved one, it’s important to know what the options are. This will allow you and your loved one to make an informed decision together, help them prepare for a better transition to their new home, and bring you peace of mind that they are getting the support they need.
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When your loved one, whether it’s a parent, an aunt or uncle, or a dear friend, begins showing signs of memory loss, it is difficult for everyone. For a while, a little extra help from family members, friends, or even an in-home service can help an older adult with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. But eventually, around-the-clock care and more opportunities for engagement may be needed.
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When Vickie Rodgers wanted to bring her grandchildren to the senior living community where she works, she knew she needed to prepare them. Being an educator herself, she looked for books about visiting care centers and senior living communities but didn’t find anything that would help. So, she decided to write her own.
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Anytime a person can combine two things they truly enjoy into one activity, it’s typically going to be a successful experience. For Bob Underwood a favorite hobby of his (photography) recently melded with his past profession (teaching) when he was asked to teach photography to a group of local girl scouts to help them earn their photography merit badges.
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Laclede Groves has added new offerings to residents – art and music therapy programs. These activities allow residents to have fun and be creative while improving communication, socialization, and more.
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The piano at Richmond Terrace got a workout when Christian Frommelt visited. Playing rousing tunes such as “The Maple Leaf Rag” and “I Cover the Water” he not only entertained residents but brought back memories as residents tapped their toes and bobbed their heads to the music.
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Mason Pointe Independent Living opened in November 2020 making the Lutheran Senior Services’ Town & Country, Missouri, location a full Life Plan Community. The Hook and Needle Club is one of the new groups that has formed around resident interests. This group came together for ladies who are interested in sewing, knitting, and crocheting.
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There are many things to think about when considering moving to a nursing home. These things are the same whether it is a single building or is part of a senior living community offering a continuum of care. Important questions include: How close is the community to family and friends? And, does the community have a good reputation? One of the most important considerations can also be one of the hardest to get answers to: Is the Care Center, where you get 24-hour nursing care, one of good quality?
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Older adults living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments can benefit from a living setting that provides the care they need with programming that engages them. Memory care assisted living is a controlled-access, purposeful environment created with the special needs of the residents in mind. Staff cater to those needs, with a focus on the residents’ holistic well-being.
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When you start to look into senior living, whether for yourself or your loved one, it can feel like there is a big learning curve, especially when it comes to terminology. Being familiar with terms commonly used in senior living is especially critical. This becomes more important as you move into the licensed levels of living, such as the Care Center, where care is provided for residents.
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