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…
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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 Specialty Needs, Memory and Disability – Northern Nevada Rural
Daybreak Program 1155 E. 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512 775-328-2575 Washoe County www.co.washoe.nv.us/health Offers adult day care for elderly or disabled persons. Includes recreation, meals & therapy Nevada Caregiver Support Center University of Nevada – Reno, Nevada (775) 784-4335 Washoe County www.nevadacaregiver.org Offers support services and wellness program for seniors with memory disorders who…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Austin Senior Center 151 Main Street, Austin, NV 89310 (775) 964-2338 Lander County, 8am-3pm Provides congregate meals (served at the center Mon. – Fri. from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.) Battle Mountain Senior Center 365 E. 4th St., Battle Mountain NV 89820 (775) 635-5311 Lander County Congregate and homebound meals (Meals on Wheels), transportation locally,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Medical and Health Services Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
City of Pioche – County Social Services Information (775) 728-4477 Lincoln County www.co.lincoln.nv.us Provides various essential programs, services, benefits to assist qualified, needy families, individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency, Transportation Elder Protective Services (EPS) State of Nevada – Aging & Disability Services Agency – Northern Nevada (775) 688-2964 Washoe County Elder Protective Services…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Legal and Lifeline Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
City of Sparks – Police Department 1701 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 353-2248 Front Desk (775) 353-2231 Non-Emergency www.cityofsparks.us The idea behind the Sparks Senior Phone Patrol is to place a phone call each day to check on the welfare of senior citizens who live alone. Guardian Program – Douglas County Nevada…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Food Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Carlin Open Door Senior Center 320 Chestnut St., Carlin, NV 89822 (775) 754-6465 Elko County Provides daily meals at noon and transportation, Social Activity, Tax Info Elderly Nutrition & Transportation Silver Sage Senior Center 213 First St., Wells, NV 89835 (775) 752-3280 Elko County e-mail: ellsseniorcenter@wrecwireless.coop Nutritional hot lunches M-F, Meals-on-Wheels, frozen meals on…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Adult Day Care Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Comstock Senior Nutrition Prgm-Storey County Mill & E Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-0957 Call for branch info. Exercises & art programs, legal services, HAWK services, Floral program, SHIP Help, Access to health network
Nevada-Senior-Guide Advocacy Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Advocates for Elders Program State of Nevada – Aging & Disability Services Agency Northern Nevada 445 Apple St., S104, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 688-2964 – Carson City County www.nvaging.net Advocacy and assistance to frail seniors, RX & Drug Program, Rent & Tax Rebates, Elder Abuse, CHIP, Suicide Prevention, WEARC Program Human Services Department…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Northern Nevada
Carson City Senior Citizen Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, NV 89706 (775) 883-0703 Social activities, yoga, meals on wheels. Neil Rd. Recreation Ctr. 3925 Neil Rd., Reno, NV 89052. 775-689-8484 Congregate Meals, Travel & Trip Programs, Classes, Social Activities, Health & Fitness Presentations, Drivers Safety Classes. Multi-Generational Facility, Veterans Help …
Nevada-Senior-Guide Referral Directory – Northern Nevada
Better Business Bureau of Northern Nevada 4834 Sparks Blvd. Ste. 102, Sparks, NV 89436 (775) 322-0657, www.reno.bbb.org BBB helps consumers find business & charities they can trust. Call for additional help. Nevada Rural Housing Weatherization Assistance Program, Section 8 Info. Call for hours and directions. 775-887-1795, Carson City Parkinson’s of Nevada –…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Prescription Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada
CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada 7910 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89506 (775) 829- 2273, www.carechest.org Free prescriptions, diabetic and liquid nutrition products, Medical Equipment, Personal & Medical Supplies, General Referrals Nevada Department of Health & Human Services 3416 Goni Rd., Bldg. D 132, Carson City 775-687-4210 OR 866-303-6323 Opt 7 Seniors RX, Dental…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Handicap Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada
DHHARC 1150 Corporate Blvd., Ste 1, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 355-8994 V/TTY (775) 434-0290 VP, www.dhharc.org Serve deaf and hard of hearing seniors. Amplified and caption telephones for the hearing impaired, Advocacy Services
Nevada-Senior-Guide Employment Directory – Northern Nevada
AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program. 1-775-323-2243 1135 Terminal Way, Ste. 102, Reno, NV 89502 Job training and placement. New work search program 55+ (call for info and appoinment). Work program for low income seniors. JOIN, Inc 1201 Terminal Way, Suite 104, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 336-4450, www.join.org Job opportunities in Nevada,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Advocacy Directory – Northern Nevada
AARP Nevada State Office / Contact Center 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 190, LV, NV 89119 Toll Free: (866) 389-5652 www.aarp.org/nv, email: NVAARP@aarp.org State and national legislative, advocacy, regulatory and legal advocacy, 1-866-330-0753 Advocate for Elders, DAS (Aging & Disability) 445 Apple Street, Ste. 104, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 687-0800 www.nevadacareconnection.org Special Programs, Referral…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Volunteer Opportunities Directory – Southern Nevada
American Diabetes Foundation 702-369-9995, www.diabetes.org/volunteer Blind Center of Nevada (702) 642-6000, Call for info Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada 702-382-0721. Opportunities available for volunteers Clark County Library District (702) 734-7323 – Looking for volunteers Comfort Hospice Care 6655 W. Sahara, #B 114, LV, NV 89146 Contact – Debbie Gregory. Volunteers to work…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Transportation Directory – Southern Nevada
American Cancer Society 6165 S. Rainbow Blvd., LV, NV Provides free rides for cancer patients to and from treatments. To schedule, call Road to Recovery Program 1-866-949-1518. For Emergency: 1-800-227-2345 CAT – Ride 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy., LV, NV 89101 Para-Transit (702) 228-4800 or Info (702) 228-7433 Discount Fares, must be 60 and…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Support Groups Directory – Southern Nevada
Adult Diabetes Education & Mgmnt. West Charleston Library 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., LV, NV 89146 (702) 349-7370, www.diabetes-lasvegas.org Support Group 2nd Tues. each month, 6-7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous 1431 E. Charleston Blvd., #15, LV, NV 89104-1734 702-598-1888, www.LVcentraloffice.org Meeting Schedules, Telephone Reassurance, 12 Step-calls, literature ALS of Nevada 4220 S. Maryland Pkwy., Bldg. B, Ste…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Southern Nevada
Black Mountain Recreation Center 599 Greenway Rd., Henderson, NV 89015 (702) 267-4070, www.cityofhenderson.com Recreation, Exercise, Racket ball, Socialization, Pool (outside), Yoga Boulder City Senior Center 813 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 293-3320, www.bcseniorcenter.org Mon-Fri: 8am-3pm. Transportation, Nutrition, Recreation, Food, Foot Clinic, Senior Law Project, Medicare, SHIP, Monthly Trips Cambridge Recreation…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Housing Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Accessible Space Inc. 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. Ste. 200, LV, NV 89146 702-259-1903 OR 1-800-466-7722 M-F 8am-5pm, For disabled housing assistance, 62 and older – Head of House Hold Catholic Charities of S. NV – St. Vincent House 1521 Las Vegas Blvd. No., LV, NV 89101 (702) 366-2090. Transitional Housing for men and women…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Handicap and Disability Services Directory – Southern Nevada
Blind Center of Nevada 1001 North Bruce Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 642-6000, www.blindcenter.org Friendly Visitation, Education, Referral, Daily Activities, Telecommunications for members, Transportation to center & home, Volunteers Welcome, Recycle computers & electronics. Blind Connect, Inc. 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. #200,LV, NV 89146 (702) 631-9009, www.blindconnect.org Counseling, Advocacy, Education, Referral …
Nevada-Senior-Guide Financial Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Auto Insurance Discounts AARP Driver Safety Class Qualify for 3 yrs. Auto insurance discounts per NV Law AARP Members $15; non-members $20 1-877-846-3299 www.aarp.org/drive American Red Cross 1771 E. Flamingo Rd. #206B, LV, NV 89119 (702) 791-3311, www.redcrosslasvegas.org Financial, Assistance to victims of disaster, Military Services, Retired Military, CPR & First Aid classes,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Employment Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Employment Assistance, Community Service Employment Program, Senior Work Search Program Catholic Charities of So. Nevada 1501 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 215-4703, www.catholiccharities.com Senior Employment – 8:00am to 3:00pm Catholic Charities of So. Nevada 2065 E. Sahara Ave., S-C Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 382-0721 Hours: Mon – Fri. 7:00am to…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Education Directory – Southern Nevada
AARP – Nevada State Office / Contact Center 5820 S. Eastern Ave. #190, LV, NV 89119 Toll Free 1-866-389-5652 www.aarp.org/nv Advocacy, Employment Assistance, Safe Driving Instruction, Tax Services, Legal Services, 1-866-330-0753 Clark County Library District (702) 734-7323, www.lvccld.org Free computer training classes for adults and seniors. Call for times and events.
Nevada-Senior-Guide Counseling Services Directory – Southern Nevada
Bridge Counseling Associates 1640 Alta Dr., Ste 4, LV, NV 89106 702-474-6450 www.bridgecounselingassociates.org Alcohol, Substance Abuse, Sliding Scale Unless Court Ordered Community Counseling Ctr. 714 E. Sahara, Suite 103, LV, NV 89104 (702) 369-8700. Counseling Services: Mental health, grief and addiction therapy, HIV groups, Stress & anger management M-F, 7:30am-8pm, substance abuse Financial Guidance…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Helping Hands of Vegas Valley – Las Vegas
www.hhovv.org SERVING SENIORS in SOUTHERN NEVADA No Cost Services Assist Seniors to Remain Independent Established in 2000, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to provide free, assistive services to senior citizens in Southern Nevada, allowing them to maintain their dignity and independence while improving health and daily…
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 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…