31 Aug
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Assisted living, Senior Living, Skilled Nursing Facility
On a daily basis at Accent on Seniors our adult children who call in to discuss a move for their elderly loved one often state that despite the obvious care needs and inappropriateness of their current living arrangement, they are reluctant to move “mom”. They typically indicate that it would be too difficult for “mom” [...]
Stroke and post-stroke related conditions is one of the leading medical reasons that forces the senior living alone to move into a senior living facility. Recovery from a stroke to restore independence is a lifelong effort. It is important for each of us, young and old, to do as much as we can to [...]
25 Mar
Posted by Lori Solomon as All, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Assisted living, Board and Care, Senior Living, Skilled Nursing Facility
The cost for senior living in an assisted living facility …. can be quite expensive! Are you up to speed on knowing about writing off these expenses when you file your tax return if you are paying for Mom or Dad to live in an assisted living setting? It will save you $$$ to know [...]
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 [...]
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