Why Assisted Living Jobs Should be at the Top of Your List
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…
How to Find a Job in Senior Living Near You
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…
Couples Glove Up to Fight Parkinson’s Disease
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…
Hold the Mail: Maintenance-free Living Makes Life Easier for Snowbirds
Maintenance-free living makes enjoying life easier. Active lifestyle communities work with seniors to upgrade their days. Dennis and Christel Spetz knew exactly what they wanted when they decided to move to a retirement community. As snowbirds, they wanted to be…
Masonic’s Continuum of Care Made Residents Move from Independent to Personal Care Seamless
Dennis and Christel Spetz knew exactly what they wanted when they decided to move to a retirement community. As snowbirds, they wanted to be free of home maintenance responsibilities. They wanted peace of mind that their home was safe when…
International Traveler Discovers Community Living
Donna Peak knew a continuum of care topped her list of requirements when looking for a community to call home. Decades before, Peak and her siblings painstakingly moved their dad to three different locations to meet his needs as his…
Tips For Coping with Grief During the Holidays
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;…
The Doctor Is In
The Care Clinic at Masonic Home Louisville offers residents access to a geriatrician Just like a pediatrician specializes in care for children under the age of 18, a geriatrician is a doctor specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique…
Myth vs. Fact – Independent Living Communities Edition
Separate Fiction from the Truth There are a lot of misconceptions and myths about Independent Living Communities. Some ideals are rooted in past experiences from visiting friends and family in nursing homes. Some are just due to lack of knowledge….
Masonic Homes Kentucky Top 10 Gifts for Aging Adults
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…