Time, and time management are my obsession as of late. No matter how hard I try, I just can’t seem to cross off every ‘to do’ item off the daily list. Sometimes, I don’t even come close. Waking up with…
5 Creative Art Therapies to Help keep a Young Healthy Mind at Any Age
By Dr. De Leon “If you have creative work, you don’t have age or time.” ~ Louise Nevelson It has been said that art is ageless. I believe this to be true. Not only can art be enjoyed by anyone…
At What Age Did You Start To Feel The Effects of Aging?
I turn 45 this year, and for the first time in my life, I am feeling the effects of age creeping up on me. Feeling, actually may not be the correct word. I’ve probably been feeling some of these items…
Photo Shoot for 2 Assisted Living Homes in Littleton, CO
I had the pleasure of doing photography for 2 assisted living homes in Littleton, Colorado this week. All of the photos for this project can be seen here. Here are some of my favorites: I have so much fun…
Finding Medicaid Waivers in New York
Finding Medicaid Waivers in the Big Apple By Regina Woodard for Assisted Living Directory New York, New York, the Empire State. The 27th most extensive and fourth most popular state in the US has plenty of history and lore behind…
Facility Photography – Lighthouse Assisted Living
This is truly one of the aspects of what I do that I love – creating photos for assisted living homes and facilities. I not only get to ‘go out into the field’ and meet facility owners, or their managers,…
Bringing Joy to Elders via The Use of Therapy Dogs
Bringing Joy to Elders via The Use of Therapy Dogs By Dr. De Leon “There is no greater therapy than the love of a dog“-Deb Young In millions of homes, hospitals, and nursing homes this extraordinary bond between a pet,…
Senior and Elderly Waivers in Massachusetts
Getting Help in the Bay State – Waivers in Massachusetts By Regina Woodard for Assisted Living Directory Welcome to the Bay State of Massachusetts. Much of the history of the US has happened here – the first colony at Plymouth, the…
Epilepsy and Seizures: First Aid for Seizures
Epilepsy and Seizures: Fighting the Fear and Unknown Part 2: First Aid for Seizures By Trish Hughes Kreis for Assisted Living Directory ***A personal note here from David, Assisted Living Directory’s founder. I was skiing this year, and a fellow skier…
Epilepsy and Seizures: Fighting the Fear and Unknown (Part 1)
Part 1: Recognizing Seizures By Trish Hughes Kreis for Assisted Living Directory Unless someone has had experience with epilepsy and seizures, it might be surprising to learn that the CDC reports 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in…
