Seniors For Living

If you are considering a transition to assisted living for yourself, a parent or someone you know, it’s important to understand what to expect from this level of care before becoming a resident:

How much help is needed now? ...

A new post on the Visiting Nurse Service of New York blog outlines some of the changes seniors should expect as a result of the Affordable Care Act. The article references the following:

Coverage of more preventive services under Medicare ...

This week’s news reports have covered the devastation caused by Sandy, the powerful storm that wreaked havoc on cities, towns and communities throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

For seniors living alone at home, daily visits from a ...

If you are considering assisted living care for yourself, a spouse, parent, or other friend/relative, you should know your ABCs. Consider these basics as you weigh whether assisted living is the best option:

“A” -- Activities of Daily Living (...

Representing over 2,700 assisted living facilities across the country, NCAL (the National Center for Assisted Living), chooses award winners in several categories each year, recognizing the “best in the nation in the assisted living profession”, says this new press release.

This ...

Home care typically falls into two categories: skilled/medical care and non-medical care. Skilled/medical care services – like IV therapy, wound care, diabetic care, physical therapy or nutritional counseling, to name a few – must be provided by a nurse or ...

People choose home care for many different reasons. Consequently, there are several types of home care services available, but these typically fall into two categories: medical and non-medical.

Wound care, lab testing, patient education, physical/occupational/speech therapy, catheter care, ...

No matter where you are in the process, choosing assisted living for yourself or a senior in your care can be intimidating or overwhelming. Making a decision about what care & support services will be needed is a good starting ...

Although the size, layout, style, costs, and services provided among assisted living communities differ greatly by city, county or state, there are few assisted living homes quite like Neighbors Next Door Inc.

Meet the Whites: Sheila is a registered nurse ...

When you choose assisted living, you become part of a community that is specifically designed to care for you as your needs change. While each assisted living community is unique, most employ the following:

Executive Director/Administrator – oversees the operations of the community and the management team (marketing director, human resources director, etc.).
Director of Nursing – manages the facility’s health care team and works with families/individuals to create/...