Nursing Homes Vs Assisted Living: Which Is Right For Your Elderly Loved One?

The decision to relocate your elderly loved ones from their long time home to a nursing home or assisted living community (such as The Cedars) can be a difficult choice to make. Thankfully, knowing that you have chosen the right living environment for them can help to make this decision just a bit easier. Below you will learn more about the pros and cons that come along with each of the options available to you so that you can ultimately ensure you are choosing the right environment for your loved one's needs. [Read More]

Include Home Health Care Nutrition Therapy In Your Recuperative Process

As you consider whether to have a home health care provider spend time with you during your recuperation, the aspect of nutrition therapy may not have crossed your mind. Your kitchen already may be stocked with boxed meals and frozen dinners, but a home caregiver can make sure you get one or two freshly prepared and highly nutritious meals every day so you don't rely entirely on processed and convenience foods. [Read More]

Bringing Spring Cheer To Relatives In Assisted Living

If you have relatives who live in an assisted living facility, be sure to visit them this spring. There is often a huge focus on visiting family in assisted living and nursing homes during the holiday season; however, your relatives will appreciate a visit any time of the year. Here are a few things you could do to brighten their day when you visit. Bring Some Green Inside The start of springtime is the start of flower season. [Read More]

Do The Different Types Of Retirement Living Communities Really Make A Difference?

There are quite a few retirement options out there for seniors. One thing that can confuse many about those options is the different types of retirement living choices available. Here's a look at some of the different options. Assisted Living and Independent Living Communities Assisted living means that the facility offers help in any number of ways. Assisted living is for those that want independence but still need help to carry out certain tasks. [Read More]