The Corinthian Place is a group facility for seniors that offer quality care for the elderly in a warm, home-like setting. Located in a quiet neighborhood in the Northwest area of Reno, Corinthian Place serves ambulatory (Category 1) and non-ambulatory (Category 2) residents. For information, please call: Mylene Leron Facility Owner/Manager 775-762-3681 2630 Sunray Drive,…
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Nevada Senior Guide – Legacy House
www.LegacyCentennialHills.com Welcome to Legacy House… Premier Senior Living in Las Vegas, Nevada Welcome to Legacy House of Centennial Hills. With beautiful views of the Spring Mountains and conveniently located just minutes from Centennial Hills Hospital, physician offices, restaurants and shopping, Legacy House of Centennial Hills is Las Vegas, Nevada’s newest senior living community. Scheduled to…
Ensemble – Nevada Senior Guide
www.lasvegasliving.com Ovation understands that all of the details involved in renting an apartment can be overwhelming at times. Below please find some frequently asked questions and the answers you need. WHAT FEES OR DEPOSITS ARE REQUIRED TO RESERVE AN APARTMENT? Although charges vary by property, the fees listed below are typical and required to…
Five Star Premier Residences of Reno
www.fivestarpremier-reno.com Five Star Premier Residences of Reno – Independent and Assisted Living in the heart of Reno! Overlooking the Sierra Nevada mountains, Five Star Premier Residences of Reno is a vibrant and highly respected retirement community in Southwest Reno. We offer the freedom of independent living and the peace-of-mind of assisted living on-site, should the…
Centenarian Resident On the Go at Friendship Village of Schaumburg
Rather than simply experiencing her triple digit age, Kathryn Marwitz is enthusiastically embracing it and enjoying just about every minute. The 104 year old may be the oldest resident of Friendship Village but her energy, sense of humor and charisma belie her advanced years. “I call her busy body,” said Areta Rodgers, activity manager of…
Nevada Senior Guide – Visiting Angels Reno
www.visitingangels.com/reno Visiting Angles, serving Reno, Sparks and the surrounding communities Why Elderly Care by Visiting Angels At Visiting Angels, we realize it is never easy bringing someone into your home to provide elderly care services. That’s why we strive to make staying at home a positive experience. We do this by allowing you to…
Sex and the Senior Living Community: N.Y. Times
With a documented, “rapid” increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among older Americans, there’s cause for concern about unsafe sex practices happening in retirement communities around the country, says a recent New York Times opinion piece. Both chlamydia infections and syphilis diagnoses rose substantially among seniors aged 65 and older between 2007 and 2011, according to the…
Study by Harvard Medical School Researchers Examines Senior Living’s Role in Changing Health Care System
Individuals in senior living communities require an array of health and supportive services to maintain an optimum quality of life. Often, these older adults receive fragmented care through multiple providers and payers, resulting in unnecessary health care expenditures and lower quality-of-care. To address these challenges, Brookdale is partnering with researchers at Harvard Medical School (HMS)…
Healthy Eating – 5 Dietary Requirements For Senior Citizens by Christine Abbate
Healthy eating, whether as a child or senior citizen is a vital part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Your nutritional needs are pretty much the same at 40, 50, 60 and beyond as they were when you were younger–with some minor variations. As we grow older, our bodies becomes less forgiving, and we will…
Senior Citizen Assisted Living Can Help Baby Boomers Keep Their Independence by Susan Elizabeth
Reaching your golden years is a great accomplishment. It is in fact one of the best things about living in the times that we do. There are so many opportunities and activities available now that did not exist previously, that it is almost impossible to take advantage of them all. Senior citizen assisted living is…
Caring.com’s New Referral Program Supported by Leading Assisted Living Operators
Caring.com’s New Referral Program Supported by Leading Assisted Living Operators Caring.com Named Preferred Provider by Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) SAN MATEO, Calif., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A group of the nation’s largest senior living providers — including Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD), Emeritus Senior Living (NYSE: ESC), Benchmark Senior Living, and Senior…
Marketing to Senior Citizens – Assume Nothing! by Marte Cliff
Once upon a time, senior citizens were old people. They were assumed to be suffering from ill health and in need of care. They sold their homes so they could move in with children or move to a care facility. Not any more. Now senior citizens exhibit the same variety of health and fitness as …
Niche Marketing Strategies For Tutoring Businesses Looking To Attract Senior Citizens by SK Tilton
For years, we’ve heard about the graying of our population from the baby boom years. Our current class of senior citizens inductees (the population born during the Baby Boom after World War II from 1946 to 1964) is going to make up close to 20% percent of the total US population by 2029 according to…
Senior Citizens Assisted Living Options by Sean Lightfoot
A recent study on seniors has shown that independent senior citizens assisted living is the #1 choice for them versus living with a loved one. Most people feel that living with others would cause them to be a burden on them. As an individual grows older, they begin to need the assistance of others more…
ElderCarelink.com launches contest to reward family caregivers
ElderCarelink.com is hosting the “Share Why You Care” contest that asks caregivers to share stories about their caregiving experiences. Readers vote for their favorite caregiver to win a free spa day and in-home care of their loved one for a day. January 7, 2013 (VOCUS) Foster City, Calif. – – ElderCareLink.com, a one-stop elder care…
Socks For Seniors
Socks for Seniors is an annual community service project through which we organize collecting NEW socks to be distributed to elderly in local area nursing homes around the holidays. The program begins with Make A Difference Day Saturday October27 – The Official Kick-off of the 2012 Socks For Seniors Campaign and runs thru Christmas….
Innovative Senior Housing Community Takes Shape in Tucson include Horses! (equine therapy)
Read about the role of horses and Dr. Andrew Weil along with other exciting news about Watermark’s latest innovation in senior living, The Hacienda at the River in Tucson, Arizona. Innovative Senior Housing Community Takes Shape in Tucson Partnerships and Affiliations Announced Tucson, Ariz. – Before concrete is even poured for the Hacienda at the…
Advance Directives for Health Care Professionals – 1.0 CEU
Advance Directives for Health Care Professionals – 1.0 CEU September 12, 2012, 3 pm Refreshments will be served Presenter: Kim Boyer, Certified Elder Law & Accredited VA Attorney Hosted by: Acacia Springs – Luxury Independent & Assisted Living Please join us for this informative and engaging workshop. The workshop will cover: The types and purposes…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Willow Creek
www.willowcreeklv.com Who We Are A Little Bit of History… Founded in 1992, Willow Creek Association (WCA) is a not-for-profit Christian organization that exists to maximize the transformative power of the local church. Our vision is to see every local church reach its full redemptive potential — becoming an unbridled conduit for the transforming power of…
Choosing Senior Care Services (Nevada Senior Guide)
As our loved ones begin to age, we have to wonder if they need elderly care services. How does one determine if your parents need to live in a nursing home, if they require in home healthcare, or if you’ll be able to take care of them yourself? The elderly have many more options today…
The Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes (Nevada Senior Guide)
Overview of Assisted Living Assisted Living, sometimes called Personal Care, is a type of care that supports individuals with their basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and, in some cases, medication assistance or reminders. Residents of Assisted Living communities, whether stand-alone or part of Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), benefit…
Senior Living Communities – A Great Place to Retire in Style (Nevada Senior Guide)
All through our lives we dream of long vacations in sunny places. We always want to take time to relax and spend time with friends and do fun activities. We want to be able to take advantage of our lives and really enjoy ourselves. Unfortunately most of us have very busy lives. We are often…
Senior Living – An Ideal Place for Retired Seniors (Nevada Senior Guide)
Everyone wants to live in peace and happiness even in old age, and senior living options are available for these people. In such a fast-paced world, children usually don’t have time to take care of their ageing parents. If they look for some retirement options, however, things could be easier. For all retired people, retirement…
Assisted Living and Retirement Communities: Great Food Equals Happy Residents (Nevada Senior Guide)
Meal times are bar none the most important activity of the day for seniors living in retirement and assisted living communities. Eating is an immensely enjoyable activity when you’re young (as evidenced by our 60% overweight population) and for the elderly, and is often the only enjoyable activity of the day. And while fattening home…
Senior Living Community Trends (Nevada Senior Guide)
Senior living communities are relatively new, are responding to constantly changing demands and while even this industry is reacting to the current economic downturn, baby boomers are creating and responding to trends in a variety of ways. A recent survey conducted by Mather LifeWays with Life Services of Illinois in late 2008 revealed some interesting…
Trends in Assisted Living (Nevada Senior Guide)
Assisted living communities have become increasingly dedicated to innovation and an emphasis on hospitality in order to remain competitive during challenging economic times. Understanding the resulting assisted living trends will be helpful to families that are in the process of exploring the various options available for aging loved ones. Assisted Living Trend #1: Wellness Programs…
Finding an Assisted Living Facility Alternative for Your Loved One – Home Care Solutions (Nevada Senior Guide)
The following information is available for individuals who are in the process of making a decision about home care or an alternative to assisted living facility living. If your loved one has decided he or she would prefer to remain in the comfort of their own home rather than an elderly living facility, take the…
What Is Assisted Living? The Basics of a Popular Senior Living Option (Nevada Senior Guide)
What Is Assisted Living? With all the different types of senior living available today it’s difficult to understand the differences between them and even more difficult to choose the right one for you or a loved one. Adding to this confusion is different services not only at different facilities, but even to two people at…
The Need for Senior Living Jobs (Nevada Senior Guide)
For people currently looking at different career options, there are several things that you need to weigh. You need to pursue a career that you will thoroughly enjoy doing, that will allow you to help people, and that will pay you a decent amount of money. Senior living jobs are fall under all those categories,…
Senior Living Services: Caring for the Elderly and Easing the Pressure Off the Sandwich Generation (Nevada Senior Guide)
Today, this rapidly expanding population is probably the largest it has ever been. Traditionally, women are a disproportionately large percentage of the caregivers. According, to “The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Takes On Alzheimer’s,” women account for 65% of the Alzheimer’s population and up to three-fifths of Alzheimer patient caregivers. The term “sandwich generation” was…
Senior Housing Options Explained (Nevada Senior Guide)
Deciding to move to a senior retirement community is one of the biggest decisions you make. It can be an exciting time, but it can also cause some confusion when it comes to choosing which type of community is best for you or your loved one. People have different needs. Living options are not “one…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
http://www.nvaging.net/ The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) in the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, represents Nevadans aged 60 years and older and those with disabilities. Mission Statement The Aging and Disability Services Division provides leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Valley Group Homes – Las Vegas
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Nevada-Senior-Guide The Bridge – Las Vegas
www.thebridgeatparadisevalley.com The Bridge The Bridge of Paradise ValleyRetirement when you want it. Assistance when you need it.Imagine living in a beautiful, peaceful environment, surrounded by friends and activities. Enjoy an enriching retirement at The Bridge at Paradise Valley Our community facilities are specifically designed to encourage seniors to live their retirement years as actively and…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Silver Sky at Deer Springs – Las Vegas
www.silverskylasvegas.com Silver Sky at Deer Springs An Exceptional Retirement and Assisted Living Community for Nevada Seniors Silver Sky at Deer Springs Assisted Living pulled out the stops to create a family-style Retirement and Assisted Living setting while providing services that reflect both quality and caring. We feel it’s so exceptional that it places us in…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Silver Sky – Las Vegas
www.silverskylasvegas.com Silver Sky Assisted Living Come See Why Everyone’s Talking About Silver Sky! Las Vegas’ newest assisted living community at the edge of Summerlin – where modern apartments, state-of-the-art amenities and quality care are surprisingly affordable. For a personal tour call 702-835-9040 License #4251AGC. Silver Sky is committed to providing housing and support services for older…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Regency Palms – Las Vegas
www.regencypalmsseniorliving.com Assisted living communities offer help with non-medical aspects of daily activities in an atmosphere of separate, private living apartments that encourage independence. In addition to providing meals, transportation for medical appointments, activities and pleasure trips, assisted living provides linens and laundry service, assistance with dressing and bathing, reminders regarding medication, and assistance with eating,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Siena Hills – Henderson
www.sienahills.com Assisted Living Las Vegas Siena Hills Assisted Living in Las Vegas offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Alzheimer’s Care. Our staff is available 24 hours a day. Life at Siena Hills is comparable to living in a fine resort, with many of the same lifestyle enhancing amenities. Independent Living & Assisted Living….
Nevada-Senior-Guide Life Care Centers of America – Las Vegas
http://www.lcca.com/ About Life Care Your family is special with its deep bonds and unique relationships. Facing a dramatic change – such as moving a loved one into assisted living or a nursing home – is an unsettling prospect for most people. Life Care Centers have helped families for decades to work through the difficult decisions…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Atria Sutton – Las Vegas
www.atriasutton.com Atria Sutton Terrace Atria Seville Terrace, Atria Sunlake Terrace and Atria Sutton TerraceWho Knew?Who knew senior living could provide me with so much independence?I moved into an Atria assisted living community. Now, I spend less time doing things I had to do more time doing the things I love. Hassle-free living in a fun…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Atria Sunlake – Las Vegas
www.atriasunlake.com Atria Sunlake Terrace Atria Seville Terrace, Atria Sunlake Terrace and Atria Sutton Terrace Who Knew? Who knew senior living could provide me with so much independence? I moved into an Atria assisted living community. Now, I spend less time doing things I had to do more time doing the things I love. Hassle-free living…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Atria Seville – Las Vegas
www.atriaseville.com Find Exceptional Senior and Assisted Living in Las Vegas, NV, at Atria Seville At Atria Seville, residents find a welcoming assisted living community nestled in a serene residential neighborhood. Take a relaxing walk in one of two landscaped courtyards or practice…