Resources

Last month, I received a call from a man who desperately needed help with his father. The father had dementia, was living alone and had recently been admitted to the hospital. The medical team’s recommendation was clear: he needed to move into an assisted living...

There comes a time when it becomes difficult for a person to take care of oneself. This person may be a family member, a friend, or you. Often, something triggers this feeling. It might be physical safety issues like frequent falling, health and medication problems,...

Most of us share the same hope as we grow older: we want to remain independent and stay in the home we know and love for as long as possible. But aging in place successfully takes more than simply deciding to stay home. It takes some planning, an honest look at our...

During my years as an Executive Director in an assisted living community, I often heard the same phrase at the end of a tour: “I just don’t think my mom (or brother, sister, spouse, friend, etc.) is ready yet.” This response came after thoughtful conversations,...

Navigating the complexities of senior living and care management can feel overwhelming. Families often turn to outside resources for help with countless options and important decisions. However, not all assistance is created equal. Working with a local, in-person...