Skilled Nursing Facilities

The Benefits of a Senior Living Community with Multiple Levels of Care

Did you know that one out of five Seniors will be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days from initial discharge? That’s a scary statistic! Usually, the culprit is a lack of care and support once they return home. Here are some ways you can help your loved one stay on track and avoid readmissions:

ith that, we’ve noticed that all Senior Housing, whether it be Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care or Skilled Nursing, is usually being lumped together as “Nursing Homes”. Our concern is that this doesn’t give a clear depiction to families of what exactly is happening in the industry so they can make the best decisions for their loved ones. Let’s take this opportunity to break down some categories within Senior Housing, so you are armed with the information you need to ask the right questions.

We’ve all heard the phrase: “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”, yet making time for self care and respite is one of the hardest things for Caregivers to do. It’s important to remember that taking a break will only make you a better Caregiver, with more emotional and physical stamina to care for your loved one!

When treating a stroke, timing is everything! Treatment is most effective within the first 3 hours. During this window, cognitive deficits can be minimized, and all other treatments, rehabilitation, and therapy will follow. 

It is estimated that over 50 percent of older American adults are malnourished. Multnutrition is harmful at any age, but especially devastating in the elderly because it can lead to increased immunity weakness, bone density weakness, muscle weakness, and therefore falling.