07 Feb
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
ELABORATE OUTDOOR SETTINGS including walking paths, open lawns, park-like settings, vegetable gardens, gazebos, water features, tranquil ponds and natural settings.
TECHNOLOGY: Computer labs, LCD televisions in social gathering areas. Wii competitions between communities for state and national championships…
EDUCATIONAL [...]
It is that time of year, where families are stymied as to what to buy their elderly loved ones. There are a number of gift ideas, many of which are for their comfort in mind, not necessarily the latest in gadgets. Home adaptation equipment, such as handheld shower devices, large button telephones and safety objects. [...]
13 Dec
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
If you have older relatives and friends and you just don’t know what to give them, don’t despair… you are not alone! Many seniors have made or are in the midst of life changes, downsizing to smaller living quarters or perhaps have moved to a retirement, assisted living or skilled nursing facility. As a [...]
19 Oct
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
As I was reading “She Has a Front Seat to Homelessness” - Oct. 15 , 2009 Los Angeles Times (www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bessie16-2009oct16,0,7618199.story), I though..
There is no fathomable reason that a 97-year old woman should be sleeping in a car, along with her 60 and 63 year old sons. The State of California will provide SSI to them [...]
04 Oct
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
Elderly people make excellent employees… with their breadth of experience and a maturity in their approach. Turnover is significantly lower than all other categories. The typical elder is not out looking for another job… willing to move from place to place at the drop of a hat for 10 additional cents an hour or seeking [...]
25 Sep
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
Blur your vision, put un-popped popcorn kernels in your shoes… now try to do your daily chores, or take a walk, or try going shopping at the market. Making adaptations for our seniors is all it takes to compensate for their physical declines. The shrinking 5 foot woman can no longer reach the products on [...]
18 Sep
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living
By 2056, I too look forward to joining the ranks of the centenarians! Over 340,000 100 year-olds+ are currently living throughout the world. The largest number in this age group resides in the U.S. (lucky for us) and Japan. According to the latest census statistics numbers in the U.S, this group will increase from 75,000 [...]