Seniors For Living

Closing your eyes and pointing at brochures spread across the table or search results displayed on a computer screen is most certainly not the right way to choose senior living. However, if you’ve never made this kind of decision ...

Dr. Steven Fuller is making house calls...to senior living communities. The Idaho-based doctor heads up House Calls, a physician-owned, physician-directed company that provides in-home healthcare coordination for area seniors in assisted living and retirement communities.

This is not a ...

Feeling guilty about Mom being in assisted living? Hate seeing Dad in the assisted living apartment instead of his home, where you know he wants to be? Angry at your siblings for pushing a move when you know your parents ...

Have you ever considered what your personality has to do with making a decision about senior living?

Of course cost is important, and so is location. However, when considering a move to independent living, it’s essential to visit a ...

Sometimes, guilt or sadness about a move to assisted living keeps family members and friends from visiting. Sometimes, it may just be an uncertainty about what to do after you arrive, a fear of sitting in silence in your loved ...

“But she won’t remember I was there. She doesn’t recognize me, and it makes me sad. She won’t remember that I called, won’t know my name on a birthday card.” These are among the reasons that ...

If you’re planning to stop by and visit a friend or family member in assisted living today, consider these ideas for a fantastic Fourth of July visit:

Bring pictures from 4th of July celebrations of the past; reminisce about ...

What are usually joyous celebrations of the special people in our lives -- Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries -- can easily become troubling touchstones when a senior loved one’s health is not what it used to ...

Choosing a hotel sight unseen is always a risk. Thanks to virtual tours, online photo galleries, and guest reviews, there are fewer surprises before you arrive. But these tools are not perfect: guest reviews may be biased and pictures can ...

If it’s the first year that a senior loved one is in assisted living (or other senior care setting) for the holidays, be prepared for a potentially emotional experience.

Whatever the reason for the move, you and your loved ...