Moving into an assisted living community is a beneficial decision for many seniors. If you notice common signs that you may need some support with your day-to-day routine, assisted living can help you maintain your independence and enjoy a higher quality of life. Before making the big move, take some time to research and tour […]
We know that “home instead” is the first choice for senior living in most cases. Numerous studies conducted by the American Association of Retired People and other organizations have confirmed this. Most seniors would prefer to “age in place” in the familiar surroundings of their long-time home. We also know that this sometimes becomes impossible […]
“Be Prepared” is wise advice. Throughout our lives, we try to be prepared for occasions like moves, weddings, bad weather and storms, and events of any type we can foresee. Why is it that so many people never think about senior assisted living or in home care until the very minute it is needed? It […]
You can read about it in the Fall, 2018 Edition of OurSeniors.net Magazine. Just click HERE to read it online. Have you ever looked into water aerobics for seniors? Click the link and you can read about this fun, fit activity in the latest online edition of OurSeniors.net Magazine. Or, stop by one of our […]
Grace Manor of Port Orange offers both senior assisted living and memory care living at the same beautiful location. Grace Manor’s staff members are dementia care experts, certified by the National Institute of Dementia Education (the only community in the state). Find out more on the Ourseniors.net website by clicking Grace Manor on OurSeniors.net website […]
Last February, the New York Times published the results of a two-year study of assisted living facilities requested by a bipartisan group of four senators. That report took a detailed look at the role of assisted living in the Medicaid system. The conclusion was that the federal government spends billions of dollars on this program […]
The regulation of in-home senior care providers, senior assisted living facilities and memory care living facilities in the state of Florida is the responsibility of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. This state agency regulates the ownership of senior assisted living facilities and sets training standards for the administrators and staff in senior assisted living, […]
Senior living in Florida encompasses a wide range of options, from 55 communities to assisted living facilities. No matter which option is chosen, senior living environments today put a premium on a Senior’s independence. Gone are the assisted living institutions and nursing homes of yesteryear which prompt thoughts of residents living in confined isolation. Today’s […]
The general idea of a senior living community has changed greatly over the years. The old notion of nursing homes and assisted living facilities where Seniors led mostly confined lifestyles has been replaced with a new focus on supporting active, independent senior lifestyles. No longer should Seniors be concerned with losing their independence when joining […]
The general idea of a senior living community has changed greatly over the years. The old notion of nursing homes and assisted living facilities where Seniors led mostly confined lifestyles has been replaced with a new focus on supporting active, independent senior lifestyles. No longer should Seniors be concerned with losing their independence when joining […]
