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Senior Living Today & Understanding Housing Options

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These days there are so many different options for senior living that you can be forgiven for not knowing the difference between assisted living and nursing homes. When it comes to making a choice for a family member it can seem overwhelming. To help you, here’s an explanation of the different housing options for seniors.

Aging In Place

These days, more and more seniors are making the choice to spend the rest of their lives at home, where their families grew up, where their cherished memories were created, and where their community and daily routines are a joy to them. This notion of aging in place has led to a growing trend known as the β€œVillage Movement,” which is designed to meet the emotional and functional needs of older residents, by helping seniors stay in their communities by modifying their homes, giving aging in place advice and providing assistance when it is needed. This is a great idea for seniors who are able to take care of themselves or have family members living close by.

Independent Living

This is the general term describing any type of housing facility that is designed specifically and exclusively for seniors. This includes retirement homes, senior housing, retirement communities, and senior apartments. Whether the living facilities are condos, apartments or houses, in general, they are easier for seniors to navigate and maintain. They are ideal for seniors who are considering living in a condo upon retirementΒ or who need a place that requires little upkeep and who need only minor assistance with daily living.

Assisted Living

Also known as congregate care, adult group home or residential care assisted living is for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living. Staff are available 24 hours each day. Depending on the level of care needed, some assisted living facilities provide apartments with a shared dining room, while others just provide rooms. There are also other common areas for socializing with other residents. McKnight Place is an example of assisted living.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are facilities which provide a combination of independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care all in one location. This means that seniors can stay within the same community even if their housing needs or level of care changes over time. It also allows spouses to stay close to each other even if they have different requirements.

Nursing Homes

This is the highest level of senior care outside of a hospital. As well as providing help with daily living activities, they also provide a high level of medical care. Each resident’s care is supervised by a licensed physician and nursing staff are always present along with other medical professionals such as physical therapists. This is a good choice for seniors who can no longer handle their personal care and medical needs at home or in another facility.

Considering Senior Housing

When you’re assessing senior housing needs for a loved one, you need to evaluate the following issues:

  • The level of care: You can’t see into the future, but if your family member has a health condition that’s going to worsen over time, it is important to consider the best way to handle this in down the road. Consider how much you are going to be able to help.
  • Location: Even though your loved one may currently be fully independent, this situation could quickly change. Consider how far her home it to basic amenities such as shops and medical services. Think about how easy it is for her to navigate around her home. Also, assess how much maintenance her home and garden need.
  • Social support network: Interaction with friends is very important for your loved one. Consider how easy it is for her to visit neighbors and friends and engage in social activities. If she becomes isolated in her home, she will quickly succumb to depression.
  • Caregiving support: Consider her needs now and her future needs. If, as a family member, you cannot commit to caregiving, she may need a housing facility which includes a certain level of daily assistance.
  • Finances: It may now be time to start working with your loved one to make a budget for senior care later on. Senior care can be expensive and costs can increase rapidly in high levels of care.

Home loans for retirees that do not need to be paid back immediately are called reverse mortgages. You can take out such a loan and still retain ownership of your home. Since you will be borrowing against the home’s value will still maintaining ownership, you will not have to agree to a set repayment plan. You can choose to pay off the reverse mortgage at any time, but if you choose not to you won’t incur any fees or penalties. The loan balance will not come up due unless you stop owning the home in question because you move elsewhere or pass away. Such home loans / reverse mortgage for seniors are popular because they can allow you easy access to money when you need it for any purpose. There are no restrictions on how the loan money must be spent.

Making decisions about senior care for a family member or loved one is not easy, and making the transition can sometimes be difficult for the ones you love. That’s why it’s important to think ahead and make plans for senior care when it is needed.

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Tagged With: assisted living, nursing home, retirement, senior, senior care, senior citizens, senior housing, senior living

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We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

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Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean?

It only lasts about 2 hours in this house so I gotta snap a pic before it gets messed up again! πŸ€ͺ🀣

If you haven’t upgraded your kitchen (and your life) with @caraway_home cookware then you’re missing out on the best non stick non toxic cookware on the market. 

Get rid of your Teflon πŸ™…πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Ditch the chemicals 🀒

Throw out the ugly 😡

Don’t wait any longer to elevate your cooking with the most talked about, most loved cookware the world has ever seen. 

This cookware set has sold out 10+ times (the limited-edition color for Crate & Barrel
sold out in under 5 hours!) and the bakeware has barely been in stock since its launch! (So glad I got mine December!)

Head to my stories for the link to grab a discount on these sensational pans! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

#caraway #carawayhome #carawayambassador #carawaycookware #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #homemakerlife #homecooking #cleaneating #mybhghome #mybhgstyle #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyledecor #farmhousestyle #farmlifestyle #homesteadlife #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #neutralhome #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenideas #kitchengoals
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One small step you can take is investing in eco-friendly fashion. But where do you start?

A @jeltbelt! Not only are Jelt Belts designed sustainably, with comfortable, premium elastic that is made from recycled plastic bottles, they are also flat and don’t show under clothes! Best of all, they are completely metal-free and hypoallergenic. 

Finally a belt that fits great and doesn't pinch, dig, or slide up! I love it! Definitely a wardrobe staple.

Read more about this belt in today's post on the blog! Link in bio.

Get a 15% discount on your order with code SARAH15 - link in my stories! πŸ₯³

Share this post to help spread the news! πŸ₯³

#jelting #ecofriendlyfashion #springisintheair #springtime #springfashion #ecofashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #recycledmaterials #belts #sustainablebelt #sustainablebrand #fashioninspo #madeintheusa #recycledfashion #nhblogger #nhbloggerstyle #styleoftheday #fashiongram #whatiwear #ootd #ootdshare #ootdstyle #ootdfashion
I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3- I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3-in-1 Convertible Sink to my downstairs bathroom to make unassisted handwashing more accessible for my two youngest kids (ages 2 and almost 5). 

Our downstairs half bath is TINY but because of the compact size of the convertible sink, we managed to slide the sink in right next to our @NubyUSA potty. And yes, the bathroom door still closes! 

We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

Will link to the sink and potty in my stories! 🚽🚰

Do you have a Montessori setup at home for your child? Tell me in the comments! πŸ‘‡

#practicallife #selfcarestation #montessoriathome #montessoripracticallife #montessorimom #montessoritoddler #preschoolathome #deltachildren #pottytraining #pottylearning #childdevelopment #montessorispaces #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #learningthroughplay #homeschoolpreschool #childledlearning #nubyusa #earlyyears #smallspaceliving #montessoriinspired #toddleractivity #practicallifeskills #montessoriactivity #playandlearntoday #tinyliving #momblogger
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β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, the β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.”
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

β€œHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter‬ ‭2:24‬ 

Let us not forget the significance of Good Friday. For on this day, Jesus was thinking about YOU! 
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.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
#holyweek #jesuschrist #churchathome #goodfriday #heisrisen ⁣#passionweek #lent #prayers #fasting #almsgiving #lentenseason #livingliturgically #40daysofprayer #40daysoflent #theologyofhome #christianhomemaker #domesticchurch #goodfridayvibes #homealtar #christiandecor #passionofthechrist #passionofchrist
Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your child the @bentleytrike while it’s still 20% off and they can enjoy it all summer long!!!!! 

Use the code EASTER20 to save 20% off this week!!

🐰 Grows with your child from 6 mos to 5 Years!
🐰 Officially Licensed Bentley Product
🐰 Rated 5 out of 5 with 600+ reviews

Order it today and get it in 2-7 business days with free shipping!!! Act fast! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

What are you waiting for?! β˜€οΈπŸš΄πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

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We are already dreaming about going back to @story We are already dreaming about going back to @storylandnh! πŸ₯³πŸ€©

Last year we took our @wonderfoldwagon and it was a total game changer with five kids! (Especially our autistic son!) It made trucking all of our children around the theme park 100 times easier. 

I’m so glad I got the four seater wagon despite some people saying it would be too big. It has room for absolutely everything we need to take with us including a cooler full of food for our family of seven. 

I can’t wait to see all of the fun adventures we will have this summer with our Wonderful Wagon. 

Use The link in our profile to purchase your Wonderfold Wagon and use discount code BALLARD to save! πŸ’° 

#storylandnh #wonderfoldwagon #wonderfoldlife #wonderfoldfamily #largefamily #bigfamily #momof5 #autismmom #autismmoms #newhampshire #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodmoments #wagonlife
In these uncertain times we live in, it sometimes In these uncertain times we live in, it sometimes seems silly to decorate or worry about how things β€œlook” but you have to remember that changing the world starts at home. Being a homemaker is an important and often overlooked job. Home is the starting point for love, life, and dreams. So go ahead and make your home look good! 

There’s no place like home. 🏠❀️

#americanhousewife #homemaker #homemakers #momlifeunfiltered #farmhouseinspired #myhomevibe #myhousebeautiful #shareyourdecorwithme #shareyourhomestyle #farmhousestyledecor #magnoliatable #theologyofhome #christianhomedecor #christianhomemaker

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Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean?

It only lasts about 2 hours in this house so I gotta snap a pic before it gets messed up again! πŸ€ͺ🀣

If you haven’t upgraded your kitchen (and your life) with @caraway_home cookware then you’re missing out on the best non stick non toxic cookware on the market. 

Get rid of your Teflon πŸ™…πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Ditch the chemicals 🀒

Throw out the ugly 😡

Don’t wait any longer to elevate your cooking with the most talked about, most loved cookware the world has ever seen. 

This cookware set has sold out 10+ times (the limited-edition color for Crate & Barrel
sold out in under 5 hours!) and the bakeware has barely been in stock since its launch! (So glad I got mine December!)

Head to my stories for the link to grab a discount on these sensational pans! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

#caraway #carawayhome #carawayambassador #carawaycookware #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #homemakerlife #homecooking #cleaneating #mybhghome #mybhgstyle #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyledecor #farmhousestyle #farmlifestyle #homesteadlife #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #neutralhome #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenideas #kitchengoals
🚨STOP what you’re doing and read this! πŸ‘‡πŸ»

You know how they say β€œEarth Day Is Every Day”? Well, that’s because you shouldn’t only think about swapping out your toxic cleaning supplies and pledging to use reusable bags only on Earth Day. That’s just one day a year and if we really want to be more eco-conscious, we need to make small changes every day towards caring for ourselves and the earth.

One small step you can take is investing in eco-friendly fashion. But where do you start?

A @jeltbelt! Not only are Jelt Belts designed sustainably, with comfortable, premium elastic that is made from recycled plastic bottles, they are also flat and don’t show under clothes! Best of all, they are completely metal-free and hypoallergenic. 

Finally a belt that fits great and doesn't pinch, dig, or slide up! I love it! Definitely a wardrobe staple.

Read more about this belt in today's post on the blog! Link in bio.

Get a 15% discount on your order with code SARAH15 - link in my stories! πŸ₯³

Share this post to help spread the news! πŸ₯³

#jelting #ecofriendlyfashion #springisintheair #springtime #springfashion #ecofashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #recycledmaterials #belts #sustainablebelt #sustainablebrand #fashioninspo #madeintheusa #recycledfashion #nhblogger #nhbloggerstyle #styleoftheday #fashiongram #whatiwear #ootd #ootdshare #ootdstyle #ootdfashion
I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3- I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3-in-1 Convertible Sink to my downstairs bathroom to make unassisted handwashing more accessible for my two youngest kids (ages 2 and almost 5). 

Our downstairs half bath is TINY but because of the compact size of the convertible sink, we managed to slide the sink in right next to our @NubyUSA potty. And yes, the bathroom door still closes! 

We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

Will link to the sink and potty in my stories! 🚽🚰

Do you have a Montessori setup at home for your child? Tell me in the comments! πŸ‘‡

#practicallife #selfcarestation #montessoriathome #montessoripracticallife #montessorimom #montessoritoddler #preschoolathome #deltachildren #pottytraining #pottylearning #childdevelopment #montessorispaces #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #learningthroughplay #homeschoolpreschool #childledlearning #nubyusa #earlyyears #smallspaceliving #montessoriinspired #toddleractivity #practicallifeskills #montessoriactivity #playandlearntoday #tinyliving #momblogger
π”Έπ•π•π•–π•π•¦π•šπ•’! ℍ𝕖 π•šπ•€ π”Έπ•π•π•–π•π•¦π•šπ•’! ℍ𝕖 π•šπ•€ π•£π•šπ•€π•–π•Ÿ!

It’s always quite the effort to take a family picture, but even harder when you need to use a tripod! 🀣 This is the best we could do! πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ€ͺ

#heisrisen #alleluia #largefamily #bigfamily #5kids #momof5 #momsofinstagram #momsofig #homemaker #homeschoolfamily #blessedbeyondmeasure #blessedisshe #bigfamilylife #largefamilylife #largefamilymom #giftsfromgod
β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, the β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.”
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

β€œHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter‬ ‭2:24‬ 

Let us not forget the significance of Good Friday. For on this day, Jesus was thinking about YOU! 
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#holyweek #jesuschrist #churchathome #goodfriday #heisrisen ⁣#passionweek #lent #prayers #fasting #almsgiving #lentenseason #livingliturgically #40daysofprayer #40daysoflent #theologyofhome #christianhomemaker #domesticchurch #goodfridayvibes #homealtar #christiandecor #passionofthechrist #passionofchrist
Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your child the @bentleytrike while it’s still 20% off and they can enjoy it all summer long!!!!! 

Use the code EASTER20 to save 20% off this week!!

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Order it today and get it in 2-7 business days with free shipping!!! Act fast! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

What are you waiting for?! β˜€οΈπŸš΄πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#bentleytrike #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #springvibes #outdoortoys #toddlerlife #toddleractivities #toddlermom #momsofinstagram #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #outdoorliving #kidswhoexplore #adventurefamily
We are already dreaming about going back to @story We are already dreaming about going back to @storylandnh! πŸ₯³πŸ€©

Last year we took our @wonderfoldwagon and it was a total game changer with five kids! (Especially our autistic son!) It made trucking all of our children around the theme park 100 times easier. 

I’m so glad I got the four seater wagon despite some people saying it would be too big. It has room for absolutely everything we need to take with us including a cooler full of food for our family of seven. 

I can’t wait to see all of the fun adventures we will have this summer with our Wonderful Wagon. 

Use The link in our profile to purchase your Wonderfold Wagon and use discount code BALLARD to save! πŸ’° 

#storylandnh #wonderfoldwagon #wonderfoldlife #wonderfoldfamily #largefamily #bigfamily #momof5 #autismmom #autismmoms #newhampshire #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodmoments #wagonlife
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