Category: Blog
Funding Sources for Senior Care and Housing
Future health care needs might seem far down the road. You might be enjoying sound health and savoring your independence currently. But unfortunately, needs can change without warning, both for you or for an older loved one. Only one-third of seniors have set aside enough money for their long-term care. By exploring every possible source for funding senior care, you will be prepared and have peace of mind.
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Is Senior Living the Right Decision?
“I’ll know it when I see it.” Maybe you’ve heard that expression before, or maybe you’ve even said it yourself when contemplating a major decision such as a new car, new home, engagement ring or even a new puppy. But sometimes your best strategy for getting what you really want is knowing what you are really looking for. When it comes to making the senior living decision, decide what you want and what you need. Here is a handy chart to help you decide.
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Senior Living Communities Today: Not What They Once Were
Everything changes over time, including older adults and what they want from retirement. Today’s seniors are a lively, involved, and discriminating group who aren’t interested in stereotypes from the past. That’s why senior living communities are offering more inspired choices than ever for fulfillment, fun, and longevity. Engaging, personalized, and focused on healthy aging: retirement...
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What to Observe When Visiting a Senior Living Community
Take time before visiting a senior living community to decide what matters most to you. Here are some suggestions on what to observe.
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Transitioning From Caregiver to Advocate
While transitioning from caregiver to advocate may feel like a very different role, it’s just as important. A few tips on how to make it easier. Anyone who’s been there will tell you: being a caregiver for a loved one is a 24/7 commitment. And when the person you’ve cared for moves to senior living for more intensive support, you also undergo a change; from caregiver to advocate. At Heritage Communities, we understand the challenges families may face during their loved one’s journey through aging and we are here to help everyone involved.
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4 Common Types of Dementia and How to Get Support
A look at four of the most common types of dementia as well as how joining a support group could be a huge benefit for a family member or caregiver. For outstanding information, support, and the knowledge that you are not alone, finding a support group in a memory care community is a wise choice. The environment is safe and comfortable, and you will be surrounded by those who can help you improve your coping skills, as well as give you a sense of control over your family’s situation.
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Prevent Falls in Seniors With These Fun Exercises and Activities
No one wants to experience a fall, but for those over 55, a fall can lead to serious injury. That’s why learning how to prevent falls is so important for healthy aging. Here’s a look at why falls happen, why preventing them is important, and some exercises and activities that can help older adults build...
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The Montessori Method and Dementia: How it’s Used in Memory Care at Heritage
The Montessori method and dementia is proving to be a powerful combination for enhancing the lives of residents at Heritage Communities.
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Cognitive Stimulation for Seniors: The Many Ways It’s Addressed at Heritage Communities
Residents at Heritage Communities are benefiting from an inspired approach to cognitive stimulation for seniors. Here are just a few of the activities seniors at Heritage Communities benefit from.
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The Hidden Impact of Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors
Isolation in seniors is dangerous to their well-being. Find out why your loved one is withdrawing, and how the right environment makes it easy to get the benefits of socializing.
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