Heritage Communities Blog
Know Before You Go: Questions To Ask When You Tour a Senior Living Community
Questions to ask and what to look for when you tour a senior living community.
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What to Know Before Researching Senior Living Online
What to know before researching senior living communities online—decide what you want, start with location, review every part of a community website, use social media and check community reviews.
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Finding a Sense of Safety and Security in Senior Living
Today’s modern 55-plus communities are designed to help residents maintain wellness and wellbeing, offering important safety and security measures in senior living communities to put residents and their loved ones at ease.
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Know the Facts: What’s Included in the Average Cost of Senior Living Communities
Amenities and services: what’s included in the cost of senior living is important to know before you choose a community. You might be surprised to discover the extensive list of advantages that are covered. At Heritage Communities, we want you to have the information you need.
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Help Deciding What’s Important for You in a Senior Living Community
Defining the senior’s wants and needs in a senior living community is important in order to make the right choice. There are several factors to consider when determining just what you are looking for and what matters most to you.
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The Gift of Respite Care
Any time of year, but especially during the holidays, respite care at a senior living community like Heritage Communities can be a gift. For a caregiver, who needs a break to rest and recharge with the reassurance the loved one is in reliable, trustworthy hands. As well as for a loved one who could benefit from a change of scene, new friends, and a firsthand look at community life.
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How Are You Holding Up? Recognizing Caregiver Stress During The Holidays
At Heritage Communities, we understand how important it is for you to take good care of yourself while you are taking care of an older loved one. Especially during the holidays, when it can feel like your energy is being depleted even more rapidly than usual. Here are some signs you need a break and how to relieve caregiver stress during the holidays—including a respite stay for your loved one at Heritage Communities.
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Advantages of Moving into a Senior Living Community During the Holidays
The holidays are a time to celebrate, reflect, and prepare for the New Year. But for some older adults, the holidays can bring back memories of lost loved ones and family traditions that have faded over the years, taking some of the joy out of the season. It’s a bittersweet time—but actually can be a...
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Noticing Changes In Aging Loved Ones During Holiday Visits
Are you noticing changes in your aging loved ones? It can be hard to accept. They took care of us and helped us become the adults we are today.
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5 Benefits of Peer Friendships for Older Adults
Being around people of all ages is good for you. But there’s just something about spending time with friends your own age that can make a day even more special. They know the name of Roy Rogers’ horse. They remember when gas was less than a dollar a gallon. And maybe best of all, they...
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