The holiday season is here and, if you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking about celebrating the holidays with your senior loved one Perhaps your loved one who resides in one of our assisted living communities. While most assisted living communities (like ours)...

The senior population, those 65 and older, is projected to reach 71.5 million by 2030. This is more than double from 35.1 million in 2000. This growth has increased the need for caregivers in homes, senior living communities, and even hospitals. Families and...

If you look at the generic definition of what it means to care, you’ll see phrases that denote “doing what’s necessary” or “giving attention or consideration” to something, possibly even “feeling concern for” or “looking after” someone. At a Nightingale Healthcare...

Tis the season for reevaluating our physical and mental health, as well as our surroundings. For many of us, young and old, creating a New Year’s resolution is a thing of the past – but, for good reason, as we age, adopting a resolution that focuses on health and...

Every time you visit the doctor, the physician has probably asked you a series of questions related to your family health history: “Has anyone in your family had cancer, high blood pressure, or heart disease?” “How old were your grandparents when they died?” “Was this...

As we age, our body naturally loses memory capacity. On average, humans can retain between 5-9 pieces of information at one time when we are not distracted. Over time, this number goes down, but neuro-healthy individuals can usually retrace their steps to remember...

For elderly individuals or those living with disabilities, caregivers play a vital role in their lives by offering both emotional and physical support. Through assistance with routine daily tasks, medication management, and transportation, caregivers offer a lifeline...

Typically speaking, conversations about the differences between an assisted living community versus a skilled nursing facility don’t make it to the dinner table or around the water cooler. That doesn’t make the topic uninteresting; it’s just generally not a...

When you make the decision to move yourself or your elderly loved one into an assisted living or long-term care community, it’s important to understand the value of assisted living and how you can best benefit from the decision you’ve made. The purpose of this blog...

As we age, it is natural to sometimes forget a name or not remember where we left our car keys. With that, the key to retaining a sharp mind often lies in common sense approaches that sometimes are, in themselves, forgotten. While some forgetfulness is normal, there...

Whether you are an in-home caregiver for a family member or a professional caregiver working in a nursing home setting, caregiver "burnout" is a serious issue. And no wonder. Caregiving is one of the hardest jobs out there. Not only does it require physical strength,...

An online survey from Lending Tree and ValuePenguin.com found that the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused a wave of loneliness and worry among senior citizens. Favorite places have been temporarily closed and activities canceled, while restrictions on public...

Your elderly loved one, whether they currently reside in a senior living community or within their own home, is being faced with a holiday season that is filled with newly coined phrases like “social distancing,” “window visits,” and “quarantine.” It is safe to say...

The choice between moving to Assisted Living or hiring in-home care can be a difficult one. Or in some cases, you already have in-home care, but it is not enough hours. "Aging in place" happens wherever home is, and the safest option just might be Assisted Living....

There comes a time when the decision needs to be made. Do I get in-home care, or do I move into an assisted living facility? This is a big decision and one you should not make on your own. While the decision is ultimately yours it is important to talk it over with...

We had an opportunity to sit down with Andrea "Andy" Leebron-Clay, Nightingale Healthcare partner/clinical liaison, and ask her some pointed questions about life and leadership. Her responses, in typical Andy fashion, are inspiring and humbling. This woman epitomizes...

written by Andrea Leebron-Clay, Owner of Nightingale Healthcare   Okay, we know you don't want to go, but maybe you need a little extra rehab or don't have anyone to stay with you 24/7 after surgery. All skilled nursing facilities have a cumbersome admission...