It’s the common question around the holidays – what do I get mom and dad? Outside another blanket, ornament, tie or golf club cover, here are our 10 gift-giving ideas for aging parents or loved ones at all different stages…

There are many professions that are needed to help an assisted living community run smoothly. While some people might be familiar with assisted living, most people don’t know the diversity of roles available at senior living communities. From caregivers, nursing…

Working with seniors is a thriving field with plenty of opportunities. Long-term care including assisted living and memory care communities bode well for continued job stability and growth. According to Statista, the average life expectancy in the United States has increased…

Intense activity has shown to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. For couples with one person managing a Parkinson’s diagnosis, like Dr. Richard Fellows and Lew Ketcham, the introduction of Rock Steady Boxing at Masonic Homes Kentucky offered a way…

Someone very astute indicated that grief is as common as a hand yet as individualized as a fingerprint. These are wise words. Grief is a common denominator that threads through all of our lives but the journey is woven differently;…

Asking the right questions is key to finding the right aging care community The question of where we choose to live throughout our lives—from renting our first apartment to purchasing a family home— is among the most important choices we…

For families facing big decisions about the best ways to care for parents as they age, these conversations can be difficult. In his book “How to Say it to Seniors: Closing the Communication Gap with our Elders” David Solie, M.S.,…

By Kristy Hubert, Marketing Director of Meadow and Miralea Active Lifestyle Communities Making the decision to move to an independent living community can be exciting, but once that decision has been made there can be a mix of emotions. The…

By Jade Goble Asking the right questions is key to finding the right aging care community. Jade Goble, client services director of Grove Pointe Assisted Living and Crescent Grove Memory & Personal Care, suggests using her checklist on your visits….

Having patience and a game plan is important when exploring senior living options. The U.S. has entered the silver tsunami, where the surge of baby boomers — more than 20% of the population — are turning 65. With people living…