Insurance is designed as a solution to assist with the expenses of life. There are several different products available for various needs, including long-term care insurance. This coverage is designed to provide specific assistance with assisted living and end-of-life care for those who need it. This insurance isn’t comprehensive and won’t cover every single expense [...]
Everyone has different needs when it comes to assisted living and in-home care. When you have an aging parent that needs more help with their life than you can provide, it might be time to consider assisted care, elder care, and other services that can offer the support that your loved one needs and take [...]
Historians may tell our great-grandchildren that the past 100 years was the age of specialization. Doctors, lawyers, and counselors all specialize. So do residential homes for senior care. Decades ago, there were only a few terms to describe facilities for senior living, terms we might now find pejorative, like: “the old folks home.” Today there [...]
Flu season, 2020, portends to be a very interesting time for our world, our nation, and especially for nursing and retirement homes. The COVID-19 pandemic is not even in the rearview mirror and the annual year-end influenza season is approaching us head-on. Some may be tempted to think that, with all the pandemic precautions we’ve [...]
In one respect, searching for a retirement or assisted living facility in the waning days of the COVID-19 pandemic is the worst possible time. Many facilities are still quarantined to one degree or another. Many residents are wary of enduring the restrictions placed upon them throughout the year. Those who are investigating facilities to find [...]
For many people, moving into an assisted living community can be an incredibly stressful time of life. No one wants to think that they are too old to live on their own or that its time to leave their lifelong home. For some people, they may experience loneliness or even depression if the transition is [...]
2020 has been a rough year for just about everyone. It's safe to say that no one has made it through the past six months without at least one major setback. But, for some people, it has been a more trying time than for others. The elderly and immunocompromised have had to take extra steps [...]
Here at Heidi’s Haven, our number one goal is providing quality care for our residents. This means guaranteeing that they are not only safe and comfortable but also healthy. As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world, we remain vigilant that our residents’ health is the ultimate priority. If you or a loved one is [...]
When considering options in assisted living, it is best to choose those that ensure physical therapy is available. In fact, as a major component of senior health, therapies of many kinds (including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other types of support) are incredibly beneficial. As one expert noted, in addition to the customized care that [...]
It is difficult enough for a senior to struggle with vision issues or vision loss, but to add to the challenge is the fact that everyday tasks may suddenly become nearly impossible. This can lead to an overall reduction in quality of life, as well as health and safety issues. The good news is that [...]
