The decision to move your loved one from independent living into an assisted living facility can be difficult. They have taken care of you for your entire life and now the roles are switching. [Read more…]
10 Lesser-Known Benefits of Assisted Living
Planning for Long-Term Care
The Baby Boomer’s for years had made up the largest segment of the United States population, however with many older Boomers dying there is a new front runner. [Read more…]
Transitioning From Independent Homes to Assisted Living
At some point in many families’ lives, they’ll have to address a momentous elephant in the room: Whether it’s time to move a loved one to a senior housing community. It’s often a difficult subject because of the popular belief that if you truly love someone, just bring them to live with you. And while that’s certainly an option for some people, it’s not practical for others. [Read more…]
Nursing Shortage in Texas and Assisted Living Facilities
There is a nationwide nursing shortage affecting states around the country, including Texas. Over 3,000 assisted living facilities and nursing homes in the state are experienc-ing a shortage of nurses, according to the Texas Health Care Association (THCA). Fifty-five of those facilities are in East Texas. Although this isn’t a new problem, it is getting worse and experts are wanting lawmakers to find ways to help solve the problem. [Read more…]
Assisted Living Hits Record High in 2017
An ever-increasing aging population and their desire to age in place have created a high market for Assisted Living Facilities. The demand may not be too much of a surprise as many Assisted Living Facilities offer the necessary care and support that family caregivers are no longer able to provide, and coordinate services that many older adults rely on such as medication adherence, transportation, and health care coordination. [Read more…]
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