When considering a transition into a senior living community, amenities are an important part of the decision process. Each independent living community offers a unique suite of amenities. Below you’ll find Riley Crossing’s offerings. What is Independent Living? Independent living refers to … [Read more...] about What Amenities Does Independent Living Offer?
5 Benefits of Memory Care for Dementia
If you have a loved one with dementia, it may hinder their ability to take care of themselves or cause them daily stress and anxiety. It can be overwhelming for them to complete tasks. Memory care assisted living can help improve quality of life and minimize daily stress. Riley Crossing Senior … [Read more...] about 5 Benefits of Memory Care for Dementia
How to Transition to a Senior Living Community [Free Checklist]
Many older adults think about moving to a senior living community or have had talks with their family members about moving, but often have the feeling that they are ‘not ready.’ At Riley Crossing, we hear you. Just because you’re not ready now, doesn’t mean you can’t work on getting things in order … [Read more...] about How to Transition to a Senior Living Community [Free Checklist]
How to Behave Around Someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
This blog comes from Marysue Moses, Ebenezer Dimensions Program Coordinator. Paranoia is one of the many possible challenges of dementia. It’s a blaming belief or suspiciousness that a person with dementia holds onto, despite explanations or lack of proof of this belief. Sometimes people with … [Read more...] about How to Behave Around Someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
How to Age with Independence in a Senior Living Community
Riley Crossing Independent Senior Living provides residents with the opportunity to continue to maintain their independence while having access to assistance when needed. Here’s how you can stay independent at a senior living community. Set Your Own Schedule Maintain your independence and enjoy … [Read more...] about How to Age with Independence in a Senior Living Community
Stages of Dementia
Care partners of persons with dementia are often eager to know what stage their loved one is currently in and how best to work with and relate to the person in these phases. I will give you some general tips here, but first let me say two things for a larger context: Remember that people with … [Read more...] about Stages of Dementia
