It may feel like 2020 is now a distant memory and the challenges that were faced when Covid-19 lockdowns and protocols changed our lives. Texas has returned (for the most part) to business as usual but there are still some effects happening due to Covid related to the assisted living industry. [Read more…]

Unfortunately, one of the resonating images from movies over the past several decades when it comes to assisted living facilities is one where everybody plays Bingo silently. It’s a depressing image that couldn’t be further from the truth when looking at modern day care facilities. As a caregiver, you might decide it is time to get your loved one up and active outside of the boardgames they might be playing (or not playing anything at all). We wanted to highlight some different ideas that will work for both mobility challenged and active seniors. Take a look at our list! [Read more…]

The conversation can be one of the toughest conversations to have. If you are realizing that it is time to discuss the long-term care for your aging loved one, you have likely recognized signs of aging. It could be that they are struggling with their memory or not being able to handle normal daily tasks. [Read more…]

1. Your Loved One Can Set Their Own Schedule

This is a common question that our advisors at Senior Living Specialists get when speaking to caregivers about a common day for their loved one. [Read more…]

Buying gifts for a loved one is a challenging feat as is. Now add in the fact that you are trying to find a gift for an aging loved one that always tells you, “I don’t need anything at all”. There are only so many gift cards that you can default to where you begin to long for an actual gift your aging loved one will actually use. [Read more…]