Exciting news for all the residents in our community as well as family members. šš³š³š²š°šš¶šš² šš¼š±š®š š¬šÆ.š¬š±.š®š¬š®š The Village is allowing the following visitations: Due to recent vaccinations of all eligible memory care and assisted living residents, The Village at Skyline Pines can now resume in-person visits as arranged. All visits require the following: Visitation…
8 tips to help transition your loved one to memory care Caring for someone with Alzheimerās or dementia is often hard work. You may eventually come to a realization that they will have to transition their loved one to memory care. This isnāt always the happiest decision, and the process often comes with an array…
Top 10 ways to have fun with your relative in senior care Regularly visiting relatives in assisted living or memory care is important because it shows them how much you care, and itās a great way to stay connected. This brightens up their day and when you make plans for future events, it gives them…
Searching for memory care? Hereās what you should know. Start the search early! You never know just when you will start needing it most, and the process can take months. So itās good to be proactive when you start suspecting you might need it, even if you donāt think you will need it for some…
Should senior family members risk exposure during the holidays? We know just as well as anyone how eager we are to spend time with friends and family after a long year of dealing with COVID-19! For this reason, the CDC asks that you evaluate the health and safety risk for yourself and your loved ones,…
The Differences Between Dementia and Normal Forgetfulness Forgetfulness is a standard part of getting older and sometimes can be mistaken for dementia. Below, we have listed some of the most common differences between normal aging and dementia. Signs of normal aging include: Transience or absentmindedness: Transience means forgetting old memories over time. This also…
November is National Alzheimerās Disease Awareness Month Weād say that most people are familiar with the term Alzheimerās, but would venture to guess not many know a lot about it beyond the name. Since November is National Alzheimerās Disease Awareness month, weāre providing you with some of the basics. Currently, there is no cure. Alzheimerās…
Breaking Down the Cost: Why Assisted Living IS Affordable One misconception about assisted living communities is that it is only for the wealthy. However, what most people donāt realize is that many communities are a cost-effective option for senior housing. Letās break this down. If you are a homeowner, odds are you pay for the…
Benefits of Moving into an Assisted Living Facility New opportunities for social connections and friends In an Assisted Living community, seniors are encouraged by staff and fellow residents to join in on daily activities! Not only does this promote an active lifestyle, but it also is a way to form bonds with others who are…
4 Downsizing Tips for Assisted Living Residents Transitioning into an assisted living community can be an exciting new chapter of your life that comes with many positive benefits. Finally, the stresses of homeownership are gone, and you can sit back, relax, and let someone else take the reins. One thing that isnāt so fun, however,…