Considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury, hospice care involves a team-oriented approach to expert care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s needs and wishes. Hospice focuses on caring, not curing and in most cases care is provided in the … Read more
Trees hold significant symbolism which represents our strong dedication to compassionate care for seniors in our community. The Tree of Life concept spans multiple schools of thought, running through art, religion, and literature. In essence, the Tree of Life represents the intertwining of all living things. At A Place at Home, we believe in extending … Read more
When it comes time for the next place to call home. It happens. At some point, you realize it is time to move out of your home. This move can be due to health, finances, or simply because it feels like the right time. Finding the right community that suits your needs can be a … Read more
When parents are reaching a stage in life when they require more care or assistance with daily living tasks, they and their adult children face some important decisions. There is no perfect time to make a move to an assisted living facility and there are a variety of options in supportive living arrangements for seniors. … Read more
Have you thought about how you might pay for long-term care? Do you believe that Medicare is an option? What does long-term care insurance cover? These are questions that many individuals, young or old, may ask themselves about paying for long-term care. There are several ways to pay for care as you age, but Medicare … Read more
Sometimes moving to an independent as opposed to assisted living community is the best option. That’s the way it was for 85-year-old Gertrude. Gertrude was living in a nice two-bedroom apartment in a swanky part of town. She lived near several retail and grocery stores. She also lived off a beautiful lake and her apartment … Read more
There are always things to do once you make the move to a senior living community. Who says that happy hours have to end once you move into a senior living community? You can still enjoy your favorite cocktail; in fact, some communities even have a lounge that is not limited to happy hour. Need … Read more
How do you know what type of care at a senior living community is the best fit for you or a loved one? It can be confusing when you first seek out senior living alternatives. Many prospective residents make this move from their home, but others are coming from the hospital, or more likely, rehabilitation … Read more
Our Senior Living Advisor shared a success story about a couple who were married for 53 years and needed to find a new place to call home. Here’s the story of Sam and Marlene: What would you do if your spouse was having memory loss? Do you think you would be their sole caregiver? Maybe … Read more
Have you ever had to help a loved one move from their own home to a Senior Living Community? If so, then you will unquestionably understand how difficult this process can be, and that’s why A Place at Home offers our Senior Living Alternatives service. This article will help you understand how I can make the transition … Read more