Assisted Living is a Community - Not an Institution!
Both inside and out, retirement assisted living communities are designed to feel like home, rather than institutional-style environments. An open inviting entranceway welcomes guests upon arrival.
For seniors who want a little support and the opportunity to meet new friends, assisted living communities focus on wellness and helping residents to maintain their independence. .... I know as I live in one and I love it!
Rule #1 - Don't Toss my Memories in the Trash!
Don't Toss My Memories in the Trash-A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Seniors Downsize, Organize, and Move
Amazon Price: $13.72 (as of 12/01/2008)
List Price: $13.99
This will help you understand that it is not just about stuff , it is also about the memories, emotions, and life stages that stuff represents
Release Date: 01/02/2007
In the Spotlight
How to Say It to Seniors: Closing the Communication Gap with Our Elders
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 12/01/2008)
List Price: $15.95
A practical guide to bridging the generation gap.
In How to Say It(r) to Seniors, geriatric psychology expert David Solie offers help in removing the typical communication blocks many experience with the elderly. By sharing his insights into the later stages of life, Solie helps in understanding the unique perspective of seniors, and provides the tools to relate to them.
Release Date: 09/07/2004
Great Books on Assisted Living
Insider's Guide to Assisted Living: What You Really Need to Know Before You Sign a Contract
The only book available today written specifically about assisted living and what questions to ask when you're looking. It takes you step-by-step through everything you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 12/01/2008)
List Price: $16.95
Consumer Reports Complete Guide to Health Services for Seniors : What Your Family Needs to Know About Finding and Financing, Medicare, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Home Care, Adult Day Care
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Senior Living Communities: Operations Management and Marketing for Assisted Living, Congregate, and Continuing-Care Retirement Communities
In Senior Living Communities Benjamin Pearce offers the first comprehensive guide to managing these important facilities. Drawing on years of experience running successful retirement communities, Pearce offers a wealth of sound advice and practical solutions.
Amazon Price: $72.00 (as of 12/01/2008)
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Design for Assisted Living: Guidelines for Housing the Physically and Mentally Frail
Practical yet written with a eye toward broader theroretical considerations, this new book picks up where his last one left off. Insights from northern Europe and the US make this publication useful to the designer, care-giver and the consumer.
Amazon Price: $79.20 (as of 12/01/2008)
List Price: $99.00
Assisted Living Links
- Assisted Living On-Line
- Assisted Living On-Line.com features assisted living and senior communities from across the U.S. You will find detailed and descriptive information about each featured senior community to aid you in choosing an assisted living or senior housing option.
- Welcome to Retirement Life Communities
- Outstanding Lifestyle features in Canada.
- Care for the elderly in Malta
- 15 years of quality elderly care.
Books for Senior Living
Preventing Falls: A Defensive Approach
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Taking Care After 50: A Self-Care Guide for Seniors by Harvey Md Cohen
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Comfy apparel for Seniors
Elastic Waist Pull-On Jean
Denim Doesnt get much Softer than this! Pre-washed, denim jeans feature a comfortable fit with full elastic waist. Two side pockets. Pre-shrunk quality machine washable cotton denim.
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Extra Wide Non-Constrictive Diabetic Care Sock
Amazingly Stretchable Medium-Weight Care Socks. Fantastic for swollen feet and diabetics. Excellent over creams at night. Will even go over casts. Absorbent, pre-shrunk 100% cotton. Terrific for seniors/elderly with swelling.
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Assisted Living Table of Contents
To all grandmothers
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A Grandmother's Love
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To all grandmothers, whose wisdom, courage and love have paved the path for future generations - we thank you! A Grandmother is someone with silver in their hair and gold in their hearts Grandmothers are voices of the past. Role models of the prese...
