New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!

Bracing for the Falls of an Aging Nation

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending an industry networking lunch where Carmen Vitton, Chief Operating Officer (with many letters after her name) of Rehab Synergies presented on falls, and how best to plan to get ahead of them. The statistics on falls is staggering! And with the world…

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Customer Service Careers Best Suited for the Family Caregiver

Being a caregiver can be difficult, but if you also have to work outside of the home to help with finances, it becomes even more difficult! a full-time caregiver must be available 24/7 unless they have help from time to time thru respite care like home care, adult day care,…

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Senior Living & Care Links for the Week

VA Aid and Attendance: Money That Can Help Your Veteran or Their Spouse Dealing with Infections Often Becomes the Burden of Families After Transitioning Home Mental Illness Awareness Week: Removing the Stigma of Treatment for Mental Health Disorders in Seniors Coping with Cognitive Impairment “…but I love my home”: Is…

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Adding Touches of Luxury to your Assisted Living Home

Luxurious assisted living communities have features that can be adopted by less expensive facilities with some creative thinking. Features that might just give your home the edge to win out over the competition: Special entertainment:  Local choirs and Scout troops are free. To find a “big name” entertainer who will…

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Senior Caregiving: Tips for Moving Your Parent in With You

Having your parent move in with you may seem like the greatest gift that you can give them. However, it is not always the easiest thing to do, especially if your parent requires a lot of extra care. You may end up resenting them and ruining a good relationship, or…

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When Your Parents Need Help, But They Don’t Think They Do

Jane came to visit her Mom, Amy, in Chesterbrook and was sad to see that her Mom, who had always made the most amazing meals,was eating far too many cold sandwiches for lunch and dinner. She seemed to be having a hard time getting to the grocery store and preparing…

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Budgeting time, include New LifeStyles

    Preparing for 2018 is underway, finished or being put off.  We are heavy into our 2018 cycle of guides and talking to many of our clients and future clients about next year’s marketing.  However, we still have a number of guides to work over the next three months. Please make…

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Weekly Senior Living & Care Industry Links

In An 88% Occupancy World Is 98% Possible? Skilled Nursing Facilities, The AHCA And Medicaid What Harvey Is Teaching the Health Care Sector About Managing Disasters Be Sure to Secure a License to Show Movies in Your Community

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Weekly Senior Living and Caregiver Links

The Irony of Caregiver Guilt Wandering raises safety concerns for someone living with Alzheimer’s Labels for Nursing Home Residents September/October 2017 Issue of Today’s CareGiver Magazine Important Tasks & Decisions for Each Phase of Retirement Planning

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How Senior Communities Can Attract Residents in 2017

There is fierce competition among senior communities and care providers to provide the best there is to offer in senior living. Seniors today are not only looking for a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where they have assistance with activities of daily living. This may have precipitated the move, but seniors…

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