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!

Outings, Having “The Talk”, Aging in Place and Moving in with Family

Outings For Seniors: Ideas To Help You Get Out In Any Season Is it time you had ‘the talk’ with your aging parents? Will Aging in Place Soon Become a Thing of the Past? Moving in With Family: Issues to Consider

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Does Your Community Have a New Resident Orientation Program?

Congrats! You’ve gained another resident. After implementing marketing and sales strategies and great customer service, that potential resident is now your resident. But what’s next? After everything is completed and the resident has moved in, there can still be some uncertainty about moving into a new senior living community as…

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When is the Right Time to Move to an Assisted Living Community

by: Acts Retirement-Life Community Deciding when — and if — it’s a good time to consider moving into assisted living is a highly personal choice. If you’re a caregiver or if you’re making this decision for yourself, here are some common topics to think about.  Seniors who are feeling the strain of maintaining a…

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February Blues?

For my money, February is way down the list of favorite months of the year.  One of its attractions is the Super Bowl, which was pretty much a super bust.  Luckily it’s a short month and we will soon be in March and springtime, welcoming warmer weather and a lot…

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Volunteering, Independence, CCRCs, and Nursing Home Visits

Senior Independence: Aging and Loss of Independence Why Adult Children of CCRC Residents Opt for a CCRC Too Making Nursing Home Visits Meaningful

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Seniors & Technology: Why Smart Glasses Are the Future

Science fiction authors have written extensively about bionic body parts. Smart glasses are not bionic but are a very real and current example of advanced technology, and now their creators have seniors in mind. Gone are the days of having several different pairs of glasses depending on what one needs…

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Caregiver Stress, Home Care Options, Travel Program, Lead Generation, & a Tax Deduction

Advising Your Clients About Caregiver Stress Reiterating the Difference in Home Care Options Helps Families Make the Best Decisions for Loved Ones Kisco Launches Forbes Travel Guide, ‘Lattice’ Programs to Boost Workforce Lead Generation Outlook for 2019 20% tax deduction awaits some assisted living operators but eludes skilled nursing providers  

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What’s in a Name, The Decision Process, What Concerns Seniors, The Brady Bunch, Hearing Issue Confusion and Caring for Caregivers

Old Timer, Senior Citizen, Elderly Person: What’s in a Name? 6 Key Considerations for Your CCRC Decision Process Senior Lifestyles: What concerns seniors today? Yours, Mine, Ours: A Brady Bunch Holiday What seems like a memory issue may be a hearing issue instead 7 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for People…

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4 Practical Devices Caregivers Might Recommend for Seniors Aging-In-Place

As youngsters, we work hard to gain independence. However, that precious treasure can be threatened as we age due to decreased mobility and other physical limitations. Thankfully, there are many safety products to help seniors and their families with these issues. And with the help of these products, home modifications,…

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Medication Management Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers

by: James Fleming If your aging parent is one of the 80 percent of older adults in the U.S. with a chronic illness, chances are you’re no stranger to a daily medication regimen. Ordering, refilling, organizing, and administering medicine is oftentimes one of the most important jobs a caregiver will do. The…

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