by Michael Gill | Aug 9, 2022 | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing
Diabetes is a big deal in Senior Living. When I first got into the Senior Living industry I was stunned to learn how many seniors suffer from diabetes. The statistic is that over 25% of people over 65 live with diabetes. Let’s explore some of the considerations...
by Michael Gill | May 5, 2022 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, Senior Living, Skilled Nursing
Alcohol has repercussions for people of all ages. For seniors, alcohol can present unique problems. At some point in one’s elderhood, the body’s tolerance for alcohol changes. The amount a person was accustomed to consuming daily is now more intoxicating, and...
by Michael Gill | Dec 14, 2021 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care, Senior Living, Skilled Nursing
Respite care is a short-term stay in a Senior Living community. These stays can be from just a few days to as long as a month. There are many circumstances where a respite stay is a sensible solution to a family’s caregiving dilemma. The caregiving dilemma usually...
by Michael Gill | Oct 3, 2021 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Living
People unfamiliar with the Senior Living industry often think intuitively that “Independent Living” means a house or ordinary apartment building. However, the name was coined to contrast with Assisted Living, as Independent Living has no caregivers hired or managed by...
by Michael Gill | Aug 10, 2021 | Assisted Living
This article explains the Assisted Living segment of the Senior Living industry. While we will tangentially mention both Memory Care and Residential Care Homes in this discussion, they are not the focus here, and we have other articles on each of those market...
by Michael Gill | Mar 25, 2021 | Assisted Living, COVID-19, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing
With Covid-19 infections now so low in assisted living and memory care communities, for the first time in a year, it is now safe to consider moving your loved one into a senior living community. Coronavirus vaccines have to be recognized as a marvelous and stunning...
