Now that you’ve decided to move, determining your senior living needs and wants is the next step in finding the right community. It’s essential to do this before researching communities because senior living in Somerset County now offers so many features that it can quickly become overwhelming if you don’t have your priorities set. Get […]
Is Senior Living the Right Decision?
With all of the options available, not to mention the emotions that come with moving from home, the senior living decision is no doubt one of the hardest you’ll make. How can you know for sure what’s best? Not just for your health, but your happiness as well. While those questions ultimately can only be […]
7 Benefits of Senior Living You Can’t Get at Home
According to AARP, nearly 90 percent of people over 65 want to age at home. This is certainly not surprising, right? Home is where you’re most comfortable, and most people also assume it’s the safest and cheapest option, not to mention where you’ll have the best quality of life. But that’s not necessarily true in […]
The Types of Care Senior Living Communities Offer
To say there’s a lot to consider when weighing your options for care in senior living communities is quite an understatement. First, there’s figuring out what the options are. The second is understanding what those options offer. Third is determining which ones are realistic for your needs, wants, and circumstances. How exactly do you find […]
Signs It’s Time to Consider Senior Living
Most people assume that it’s only time to consider senior living once you can no longer live independently at home. However, that’s not necessarily true. Yes, there are types of senior living that provide daily support and care, such as assisted living or memory care. There’s also another type of senior living known as independent […]
6 Myths About Senior Living That Aren’t True
Whether or not to move from home to senior living is undoubtedly one of the most significant decisions a person can make. With all the emotions over leaving home, the range of options to consider, and navigating the circumstances prompting you to make the decision, the last thing you need on your plate is a […]
How Senior Living Can Help Older Adults Embrace Aging
Change is one of the constants in life, and as such, you’d think we’d be used to it. However, most of us actually fear change. In fact, research shows that one in three people would avoid change altogether if they could. We’d argue that’s especially true when it comes to major life changes like a […]
Home Safety Issues Seniors and Their Loved Ones Should Know
Home safety should be a concern at any age, particularly for seniors. In fact, injuries from falls, home fires, and medication errors are much more common among those 65 and older for reasons that may include weaker muscles, more brittle bones, slower reaction times, impaired vision and balance, or perhaps even diminished cognitive abilities. There […]
Comparing the Cost of Assisted Living Versus Home Care
Most people assume that the cost of assisted living would be more than the cost of care at home. In fact, that’s often one of the most common reasons why a person wouldn’t consider looking into assisted living in Somerset County further. But the truth is that there are times when the cost of assisted […]
Easing the Transition of Downsizing to Assisted Living
It goes without saying that a move to assisted living in Hillsborough Township is a big change. And while you’re undoubtedly navigating a range of emotions about the move, there’s also a whole other area you need to navigate as well: the logistics. For many, this is just as overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to […]