Seniors For Living

Considering assisted living for yourself or a loved one? Review these frequently asked questions and find answers about this dynamic – and still relatively new – level of care (see Origins of Assisted Living).

Bear in mind that no two assisted living communities are alike (a fact undoubtedly complicated by the lack of a universal definition for this care category), but there are a number of common threads in terms of what ...

Assisted living and independent living share some attributes, but for the most part, these are distinctive senior housing categories.

Assisted living is a senior care setting that includes the following services: studio/apartment-style living (in a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or studio layout); three meals a day served in the facility’s dining room (with room service options if a resident’s health status prevents communal dining); laundry & housekeeping; planned social ...

As we age, our dietary needs change. Many foods are restricted based on health issues and medications can affect the flavor of foods. Also, our sense of smell and taste and our appetites change as we get older, often making it necessary to adjust how meals are prepared.

Some tips for meal planning for seniors:

1. Prepare meals that are simple to chew and swallow - Dry foods can be difficult ...