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The Green House Project
Read moreThe Green House Project aims to reduce depression in nursing homes by offering more seniors a better option that’s…
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Therapy Animals
Read moreCanines aren’t the only caregivers in the animal kingdom. A growing menagerie of therapy animals is available to brighten…
May 17, 2015 -
History of Nursing Homes
Read moreIn honor of Nursing Home Week this May 10-16, we take a look at the history of nursing homes…
May 11, 2015 -
What is a Therapy Dog?
Read moreTherapy dogs are trained to provide companionship to people in a wide range of settings, including senior living communities,…
May 4, 2015 -
Exercise for Seniors
Read moreCurrent resident Carol Netzer wrote a book about what it’s like to live in assisted living. Read an excerpt…
April 28, 2015 -
Medicare vs Medicaid
Read moreThe terms Medicaid and Medicare are mentioned frequently, but what is the difference? Who can qualify? How do you…
April 23, 2015 -
55 and Older Communities
Read more55+ communities are specifically designed to bring together active seniors in a resort-like environment, providing numerous lifestyle amenities and…
April 17, 2015 -
Pen Pal Programs
Read moreA rising trend in senior living is pairing up residents with younger local students to be pen pals. Here’s…
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Read moreContinuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) can be especially beneficial for couples who may be aging at different rates.
March 11, 2015 -
Care Package Ideas
Read moreThe key to making a care package really special is the thoughtfulness you put into it. Check out these…
March 6, 2015