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When is it time to make the move to senior living?
One of the hardest decisions a caregiver will ever have to make is determining the time has come...
Assisted living vs long-term care: Which option is best for my loved one?
Senior living communities come in many shapes, sizes and names, so finding the right living...
What you get: For-profit vs. non-profit senior living
When it comes to choosing a senior living community for someone you love, there’s no shortage of...
How to discuss assisted living costs in Houston with family members
According to Genworth’s 2020 survey, the cost of assisted living in Houston can range from $3,800...
How to start the first family conversation about assisted living
Watching a loved one age can be hard. And when your parent or grandparent can no longer live...
How to select the best assisted living facility
An assisted living facility can offer a new lease on life for seniors who can no longer live on...
Assisted Living Facility Tour Time: What to look for?
Deciding to move your elderly loved one to an assisted living facility can be difficult but...
Countdown to move-in day: Help your loved one transition to senior or assisted living (Part 1 of 2)
Moving can be difficult, no matter your age or circumstance. But, paring down a lifetime of...
Moving to an assisted living community: What to bring and what to leave behind (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of this blog, we discussed how to prepare for a move to an assisted living community....
What does the Torah say about elder care?
By Rabbi Young, Seven Acres & The Medallion Chaplain “Honor your father and your mother.” The...
Encouragement: 3 Ways to Help Seniors Through Short-Term Rehab
Following an illness, injury or surgery, your aging parent’s doctor may recommend a stay in a...
Encouragement: The Role of Family in Senior Physical Therapy
An injury, surgery, illness, chronic pain and reduced mobility motivate many geriatric physicians...
Caregiver Burnout: How to Care for You Too
Whether of love, duty or doing “right,” you may be among nearly 40 million US caregivers taking...
When Temporary Senior Living Respite Care Makes Sense
In our previous blog we’ve discussed the symptoms of caregiver burnout and resources available to...
Nutrition for Seniors: Are your loved one’s dietary needs met?
Proper nutrition is important at every stage of our lives. Eating a balanced diet can help...
Eight ways to stop losing sleep as you age
By Julie Limon PT, MCSP, Rehab Director, Seven Acres & The Medallion Our sleep and wakefulness...
Together for the holidays: Celebrate with a loved one in assisted living
‘Tis the season for gatherings, family traditions, and favorite holiday dishes. But, if your...
How to Stay Connected With Family in an Assisted Living Community
Maintaining connections and relationships can heighten one’s sense of life satisfaction and...
Delaying the ‘senior moment’ – cognitive health and aging
Senior moments. We’ve all had them. Typically, these ‘slips of the mind’ are associated with...
Build a relationship with your loved one’s senior care team
Think about it – would you rather your elderly loved one lived in a senior living facility or a...
How to Communicate With Assisted Living Staff
Good communication is a crucial ingredient in any relationship. Effective communication with...
Make the Most of Your Nursing Home Visits
As nursing home residents age and decline, they may gradually lose the ability to communicate....
The Visiting Schedule: What Seniors at Nursing Homes Actually Need
If your aging parent lives in a long-term care community, you may worry you don’t visit enough, as...
You’re Not Alone – The Family Council Provides Peer Support
A transition to an assisted living or long-term care community can be difficult for family...
The Angry Old Man (or Woman) Part 1: Five reasons seniors may become grumpy
Statistically speaking, older people are as likely to be irritable as younger people. In fact,...
The Angry Old Man (or Woman) Part 2: How to respond when your aging parent acts out
In Part 1, we covered a few reasons why your elderly loved one may be more prone to emotional...
Post-Holiday Blues: Help Keep Your Senior’s Spirit Bright
With special celebrations and traditions, and visits from family far and near, holiday season is a...