This note came into our site, and we thought it was a neat idea. She apparently plays for Alzheimer’s patients at assisted living facilities in the Jacksonville area. ********** I am a professional pianist and have performed sing-a-long music for…
What is ‘Elegant’ assisted living, really?
We have seen many assisted living facilities post their information on our website over the years, and a fair number of them describe themselves as being ‘elegant’ or ‘luxury’ or ‘premier’ assisted living. At times, we’ve felt that with certain…
The Public Face of Assisted Living Facilities
I’ve taken an interest lately in the architecture, design, and landscaping of assisted living facilities, and I love visiting new facilities to practice taking photos. Luckily, there are a plethora of great facilities in my city, so I have plenty…
Actual Dialogue Between A Senior Care Advisor And A Caller
Have you ever wondered exactly what you might get when you call one of those senior care or assisted living referral companies, or or a senior care adviser to get help in finding an assisted living or Alzheimer’s facility for…
Walk-in Bathtubs at memory care facilities – a waste of money?
A few weeks ago, I had a wonderful opportunity to visit a memory care / Alzheimer’s facility in my area. I was invited by the facility administrator to come up on a Thursday morning in April 2011 – the purpose…
Sister-in-law with Dementia needing care
Another very interesting and thoughtful email that came through the site today from a family looking for assisted living for a loved one. She (the sister-in-law) has dementia, and at this time lives with the family, who believe that the…
Younger person needing assisted living
We have written quite a bit lately about many of the myths and misunderstndings around assisted living, and we received an email that highlights the “untruth” that assisted living is only for seniors. The email we received today is as…
Sunrise Assisted Living in Broomfield – A Facility Photo in HDR!
I don’t think it is any secret that I live in Broomfield, which is tucked neatly in between Denver and Boulder. It’s a smaller town population-wise, but it covers a hugely expansive area (it is in a county of the…
