When is Hospice Recommended?
Hospice is about deciding how to live life with the time that’s left. Many of us hope we’ll have more time with our parents or
July 26, 2021
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5 Facts You May Not Know About Assisted Living
With so many different senior living options available, it’s easy to get them mixed up. What are assisted living communities really like? Are they all
July 12, 2021
How to Help Mom or Dad Transition to Memory Care
The transition to memory care can be tough for families to navigate. Strong emotions, confusion, and relationship shifts may play out when moving a loved
June 21, 2021
6 Summer Activities for Seniors in South Jersey
Summer is here and the sun is shining! With COVID-restrictions lifting and more people getting vaccinated, it’s the perfect time for seniors to step outside
June 7, 2021
Stroke Awareness Month: Signs and Treatments for Seniors
The sooner a person having a stroke gets care, the better their outcome is likely to be. For those who may not know, a stroke
May 17, 2021
5 Senior Yoga Stretches to Improve Balance
Yoga is an often-overlooked tool for helping seniors improve their balance. Performing some simple yoga exercises each day can not only improve balance and muscle
May 4, 2021
Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s in Older Adults
As we age, it can be difficult to distinguish normal forgetfulness from something more serious, like Alzheimer’s Disease. Our South Jersey memory care team is
May 3, 2021
The Importance of Respiratory Therapy
As we age, we can become more vulnerable to health conditions that affect the lungs, including the common cold, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
April 19, 2021
Parkinson’s: 6 Tips to Help Your Loved One (And You) Cope
It’s not easy to be a caregiver to a loved one with Parkinson’s disease. You are constantly keeping track of doctors’ appointments, medications and new
April 6, 2021
What’s the Difference Between Memory Care and Assisted Living?
Are you looking for a senior care solution for a loved one with dementia? Although memory care may be offered in an assisted living community,
March 20, 2021
5 Essential Strategies for Dementia Caregivers
Providing memory care for a loved one with dementia is not easy or straightforward. There is no instruction manual that is one-size-fits-all. When it comes
March 4, 2021
How to Manage Your Loved One’s Care While Socially Distant
Staying away from mom and dad is tough, but you want to prioritize their health, safety and care while the pandemic continues. Living far away
February 16, 2021
5 At-Home Workouts to Boost Heart Health
Have you been staying true to your New Year’s resolutions to get fit and healthy? The great news is that you don’t have to join
February 2, 2021
Assisted Living Changed for the Better During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has put our team to the test as frontline workers, caregivers and medical personnel. We are so proud to say that our
January 18, 2021
Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Screening, and Treatment
Did you know that prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, despite it being limited to men? Research shows that over
January 7, 2021
