When you’ve decided to search for a senior living community for an older relative, you want to feel confident that they’re matched with a facility where they will thrive and have an excellent quality of life. Whether your loved one needs Assisted Living, Memory Care, or will be living independently, touring prospective facilities is an …
Searching for the right senior living community can be a daunting task, especially when you’re going through the process on your own. Whether you’re looking for Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Independent Living for the older adult in your life, there are many important aspects to consider. Certain factors spring to mind quickly: how the …
Assisted Living Locators works with thousands of families each year, helping to match their senior to the right Assisted Living, Memory, of Independent Living community. We often get the question “What is the right community?”. As advisors, we look for basic matches, like making sure the level of care matches the potential resident’s needs. In …
As the philosopher, Aristotle once wrote, “Man is by nature a social animal.” Humans are hard-wired to connect with others; we crave intimacy, connection, empathy, and even vulnerability. Even for people who might consider themselves introverted, this desire for companionship and socialization is evident at every stage of our lives. Throughout our early lives, it’s easy, …
If you’re familiar with Senior Living, Assisted Living, or even Occupational Therapy, you’ve most likely heard the terms “Activities of Daily Living” and “Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.” However, to most people, these terms are probably unknown. If you are a family caregiver or are beginning your search for senior care for a loved one, …
One of the most challenging decisions you will have to make as a caregiver is deciding when/if it’s time to transition your parent or loved one into a senior living community. Being in this position can prompt many feelings, including sadness, apprehension, confusion, and guilt. However, there may come a time when your parent(s) needs …
