Assisted Living Explorer

I was walking through the living room on the way to my favorite chair when I spotted the movie. Actually, I spotted the box the movie was in and it quickly captured my attention. ?Assisted Living? was the title and on the front cover of this movie box was a man in scrubs […]

One of the most difficult elder issues involves where and how to get assistance for living activities as we begin being unable to care for all our needs personally. Sadly, the issue is so hard that many of the elderly don’t deal with it until they have little or no choice. Like any […]

Delaware has many industries such as chemical, paper, plastic, rubber, and food processing units. Chicken farming, banks, pharmaceuticals, and auto manufactures are a part of its economy despite the fact that it is the second smallest state in the U.S.
Starting an assisted living facility in Delaware can be a good business idea if you have […]

CONTINUING-CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRCS)
Continuing Care Retirement Communities are designed to allow seniors to ?age in place?. The senior resident can choice from many coordinated activities that are offered throughout the week. This type of community offers the resident a long-term contract that provides different types of senior housing options (Independent, assisted living […]

Today’s Vistit Baby Boomers are caregivers for a generation of elders, and buying gifts for these parents, aunts and uncles is a special challenge; in fact, sometimes it becomes a dreaded task. There’s no feeling quite like giving a gift that is truly loved or appreciated, but what the heck do we buy for parents […]

A multitude of medical or med cart choices are currently available, specifically, for use in Assisted Living Facilities. Distinguishing characteristics of these med carts along with analyses of potential use, need to be weighed carefully with the particular requirements of the facility. In effect, many factors must be considered in selecting a med cart that […]

Assisted living facilities are meant for senior citizens and the disabled who require housing, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and assistance with taking medicine. These facilities enable people to follow an independent lifestyle and at the same time provide the right type of assistance needed in day-to-day activities. […]

1. What do we mean by assisted living?
Assisted living is simply finding help in the form of a care giver or a family member assigned to assist an elder who with illness or diminished mental ability is no longer capable of living an independent life. Depending as to the circumstances involved, an elder may […]

With many vacation visits home ending in a desperate search for assisted living alternatives for older loved ones, family care consultant Molly Shomer suggests that families often fail to check out the most important things. Taking a tour and sampling the food won’t substitute for skipping the three essential things every family should do […]

The cost of skilled nursing care is slowly rising. Currently, the average cost of care in Arizona ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 per month. Skilled nursing facilities are great for seniors who require skilled nursing care by medical professionals such as registered nurses or physicians. However, is skilled nursing care appropriate for those […]

It is easy to be fooled by fancy drapery or expensive furniture that may decorate a care facility. Even though a facility looks high class doesnt always mean the care provided is first class. The following are just a few simple guidelines to follow when selecting either a nursing home or an assisted […]

According to the Arizona Administrative Code (R9-10-710), those who reside in assisted living facilities in Arizona have certain rights. In addition to having the right to live in an environment that promotes dignity, independence, self-determination, individuality, privacy and the right of choice, the following are a few of the rights given to residents who […]