I think when the need for assisted living comes, it really takes so many people by surprise, that they don’t quite know how they’re going go afford it, or pay for it. Unfortunately, often times assisted living is private pay,…
Assisted Living – Providing Companionship For Healthy, Independent Non-Resident Seniors
I received a very interesting question recently from a daughter who was interested in having her mother visit an assisted living home a few times a week to simply benefit from the interaction and company of other seniors. Her question…
Making The Case For Assisted Living – Transportation
Let me start by saying that I am finding it very difficult to believe that an 800+ bed university hospital doesn’t have a free, or affordable shuttle or transportation service to get seniors back home after their stay. More on…
Falling, Concussion, and Recovery – My Experience
I won’t understate how the past few weeks have been for me – they have been frightening and frustrating, and now I am thankful and hopeful that what I am experiencing won’t last forever. I can definitely say that I…
A Lifesaving Organization for Seniors Who Wander or Get Lost
Most assisted living facilities and homes, especially those who deal with memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s, have faced, or need to be prepared to face the serious problem and issue of ‘Wandering.’ We subscribe to numerous news feeds about the…
Discussing The Benefits of Smaller Assisted Living Homes
We receive dozens of questions every day about the different facilities on our site, and although we don’t manage or own them, people often write us asking how big a particular facility is. Size of facility seems to be a…
Dreams of Opening and Owning an Assisted Living Facility?
A little motivation and inspiration for all of you out there who have ever dreamed of opening and owning your own assisted living facility! Whether you are looking into assisted living for yourself, or a loved one, or if you…
Our Video Tour of Safe Harbor Assisted Living Facility
This video was created by, and produced by Assisted Living Directory. I had the very nice opportunity this month to visit Ed and Melinda Nava at Safe Harbor Assisted Living in beautiful Longmont Colorado. I asked them if I could…
At what age are people the nicest?
I was at the gym today trying to get a workout in (escaping the almost 100 degree heat) and I was noticing that a lot of people were on the cranky side. This probably due to how hot it was,…
