I don’t think it would come as a surprise to most people who are familiar with the “Valley of the Sun” that Scottsdale, Arizona has a high percentage of seniors. In fact, Scottsdale has 38,274 residents over the age of…
Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security question
Here is a great question submitted to a facility on our site. I am posting it because it really represents the complex questions facilities may be asked from potential residents or families. The question: Do you accept patients that have…
To forum or not to forum?
I am always thinking of ways to make this site more useful. Of course, by having a free listing service for facilities has been the biggest draw for the site, and the source for most of our good feedback. What…
What assisted living is not
One of the most frequent questions I receive on the site, or hear about with the assisted living industry is “What is assisted living?” I think because this is such a relatively new industry, most people don’t quite know what…
Facing Alzheimer’s at Thanksgiving
For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time of happiness and joy – a time where families get together, and we celebrate abundance, health and all of the things that we are thankful for. However, for some, Thanksgiving is a…
How about Assisted Living Homes?
I keep thinking that I just don’t like the term “Assisted Living Facility.” There is something about it that bugs me, and I think I know what it is. The word “Facility” to me brings up images of stark hallways,…
Gustav assisted living facility evacutations
My stomach is in knots today, thinking about everyone on the Gulf Coast in the face of Gustav. Evacuations have begun and I think this time people are going to take Gustav very seriously. I don’t live in the Gulf…
