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Comment on Choosing Assisted Living for Young People with Disabilities by LIZ CHASON

LIZ CHASON — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:06:01 +0000

I have a young son with Down Syndrome who is 27 and wants to be on his own.

Comment on Long Term Care Bills Might Be a Little More Bearable If You Know The CLASS Act by Executives Say Health Care Reform Will Open Up Assisted Living Opportunities - Assisted Living Facilities

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:21:31 +0000

[...] previously noted on this blog, it also creates a sort of social security starting in 2013 for assisted living and home health [...]

Comment on Nurse Aides – C.N.A.s and P.C.A.s, what’s the difference? by The relationship between aides and residents in assisted living - Assisted Living Facilities

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:52:20 +0000

[...] personally involved individual in the assistance of residents in assisted living facilities are the C.N.A.s or P.C.A.s that provide day to day ADL assistance. ADLs are Activities of Daily Living and are composed of [...]

Comment on Why Residents Need Advanced Directives by Laurence Degman

Laurence Degman — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:16:16 +0000

This is a useful post. I’m always looking for smart resources to share with our residents, and your article is certainly worth sharing!

Comment on Summertime Assisted Living Tips and Choices by Summer Tips for Seniors in ALFs - Assisted Living Facilities

Summer Tips for Seniors in ALFs - Assisted Living Facilities — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:19:33 +0000

[...] can be dangerous for the elderly as we previously discussed in our summertime tips & choices post. During times of extremely high temperatures seniors are especially at risk of suffering [...]

Comment on Dealing with Emergencies and Natural Disasters in Assisted Living by Does Your Assisted Living Community Have a Disaster Plan? - Assisted Living Facilities

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:51:05 +0000

[...] agency. The safety of all residents should be a top priority for ALFs. As we discussed in our Dealing with Emergencies and Natural Disasters post, the proper plans and precautions are needed to be in [...]

Comment on Elderly Motorists: Choosing the Car That’s Safest for Your Aging Relatives by Jane Marian

Jane Marian — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:17:24 +0000

I heard that the Honda Element was really nice for seniors because it is easy to get in and out of and there’s more space than it looks like.

Comment on Summertime Assisted Living Tips and Choices by Assisted Living in the Summer: 4 Things to Look For « OurParents

Assisted Living in the Summer: 4 Things to Look For « OurParents — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:02:52 +0000

[...] can read the full post here, with details on what to look for in each category: “Summertime Assisted Living Tips and Choices.” Tomorrow, we’ll talk about another aspect of assisted living you may not think to ask [...]

Comment on Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep by Sleep Study Finds That Seniors May Need Help To Keep Healthy - Assisted Living Facilities

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:17:20 +0000

[...] on strategies to minimize stress or loneliness such as low-impact yoga. We offer more tips in our Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep [...]

Comment on 4 Less Popular Places You Should Consider for an Assisted Living Facility by Go West, Not-So-Young Man: Idaho Sees Glut in Assisted Living Capacity - Assisted Living Facilities

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:37:59 +0000

[...] didn’t profile Boise in our list of lesser known places where seniors can retire to, but in light of the recent developments, it’s worth noting what could make this small city [...]