21 Dec
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living
Living alone is a negative for seniors.
Many seniors are reluctant to give up their independence in favor of retirement or an assisted living facility. An social life keeps people cognitively stronger, slowing the rate at which memory fails, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, reported this past July in the American Journal of [...]
15 Dec
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
With the holiday season upon us, many people are rushing to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list. However, it can sometimes be difficult to know what to give the seniors on your list. When seniors move to retirement living, an assisted living or skilled nursing home, they often downsize, or scale back [...]
15 Dec
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
As 2008 comes to an end, reflecting back on the 20,000 seniors and their families that we have served since founding Accent on Seniors, it is important to me that we have helped people to make their best choice in retirement and assisted living. Oftentimes, individuals make a move from their own home where they [...]
14 Dec
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
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There are telltale signs that will tip you off to know when an aging parent is no longer able to live independently safely. Adult children often experience denial when it comes to evaluating the mental and physical capacities of their parents, and the decision to move a parent is one to be taken [...]
13 Dec
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living
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During holidays and other special times, as you prepare for family get-togethers and celebrations, be sure to involve the elders in your life. Holidays especially can be a difficult time for many older people, who may experience feelings of depression, loneliness, and confusion. How can you make sure that the seniors that you [...]
12 Dec
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
As listed in the NAWBO National Association of Women Business Owners
December 11, 2008 - Smart Brief Special Report
As we look ahead to 2009, it is poignant to reflect on words of wisdom as we forge ahead. Many of our families are quite overwhelmed in their day as they care for their loved ones, whether at [...]
03 Dec
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
Finding the right senior living option for yourself or someone else can be a time consuming process, which is why many people opt for the services of a referral placement agency. Once you have selected one, however, the next question for most of us has to do with payment options and financial assistance. [...]