7 Tips for Assisted Living Caregivers to Stay Healthy and Happy
As rewarding as it is, caregiving can sometimes feel exhausting and requires time to refuel. It is important for anyone’s overall health and wellbeing to consistently focus on self care. Some days can present stress, anxiety, and burnout and while…
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…
What to Look for in Assisted Living Jobs
Assisted living is for older adults who value their independence but need some assistance with daily activities and medication reminders. Residents enjoy the privacy of personal residences or suites and a calendar of activities and programs to maximize independence and…
Masonic Will Always Be Home
Alumni students return to campus as residents Crescent Grove residents James Sandlin and Myrtle Smith first came to Masonic as children and share their experience of living at Masonic, then and now. In 1989, the Home’s last child left, and…
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…
Types of Jobs in Senior Living
There’s a phenomenon sweeping the United States that’s certain to have a large impact on jobs in the senior living industry, including here at Masonic. The United States Census Bureau projects that by the mid-2030s, adults age 65 and older are expected…
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…