PREVENTING FALLS AS WE AGE
Regardless of which list you reference, acrophobia (the fear of heights) always end up as one of peoples’ top phobias. And for good reason: falling can be not only scary but dangerous. And this peril increases as we age, our balance and resilience deteriorate, and...
TALKING TO A LOVED ONE ABOUT ASSISTED LIVING
From the moment we are born, we aspire towards greater and greater independence. A toddler whimpers to hold their own spoon, and teenagers balk at a parent even showing face at prom. None of this dissipates as we evolve into our golden years. In fact, it may even...
10 Fun Ways for Seniors to Enjoy Being Outside
Going outside in the warmth and fresh summer air is a wonderful way for elders to spend their time. It encourages light exercise and creates opportunities for socializing, both of which are important parts of a healthy senior lifestyle. Offer to spend that time...
Assisted Living or Memory Care? What You Need to Know
Assisted Living focuses on maintaining the independence of residents while giving the helping hand that is sometimes needed for more general daily tasks or health maintenance. A senior who loves living at home because of the independence but who is not able to keep up...
Differences Between Independent and Assisted Living
As you explore senior living communities for yourself or a family member, you’ll find there are a lot of options out there. In Connecticut alone, there are over 400 independent living and assisted living communities. So, which community is right for you? At the...
A Day in the Life of Assisted Living
If you or a loved one have been considering moving to assisted living, you may wonder: what does a typical day look like? “That’s an easy answer: there are no typical days in assisted living,” says Ann Zak, Executive Director of Chatham Place at Mary Wade, New Haven...
Caregiver Expectations: What To Expect from a Caregiver Support Group
If you’re a caregiver to an older loved one, a caregiver support group can be a much-needed resource for sharing experiences, soliciting (and giving) information, connecting with other caregivers and being a place where you can gain acceptance, understanding and even...
When Is It Time for Dementia Care? A Guide for When to Place a Loved One in Care.
One of the hardest decisions caregivers will have to make is when their loved one with memory loss should be placed into care. When should this occur? When can he or she no longer live safely at home? Should your loved one go into memory care before it’s absolutely...
Evaluating the True Cost of Assisted Living
Once you’ve decided to move into an assisted living community, the first question you probably have is: “How much does it cost?” According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the national median monthly cost for assisted living is $4,300, which breaks down to...
Questions To Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Community
If you or a senior loved one can no longer live safely in a current situation, it may be time for assisted living, says Ann Zak, Executive Director of Chatham Place at Mary Wade, New Haven County’s newest and preferred senior living community. “While this is a big...