How to Make the Holidays Special for Seniors
The holidays are hectic and can be a stressful time of year. With all the hustle and bustle and activity going on during the holiday season, it’s important to remember why we celebrate and to spend time with your elderly loved one or that special senior in your...
Seniors Choosing Retirement Communities for Better Living
Many Seniors prefer to remain in their own homes after retirement but many are choosing to live in retirement communities. Often, seniors begin their "golden years" in the homes they raised their children in but find later on in life that they are not able to do all...
A New Beginning!
Welcome to the official blog spot of the Small Assisted Living Coalition! In this new Blog area, we will be sharing with you various experiences regarding Assisted Living Facilities, and how these experiences can be of benefit to you and yours! We know that the burden...
Alzheimer’s Disease – Memory Loss and Early Warning Signs
Alzheimer's Disease is still not well understood in spite of being a well-known disease that affects millions of people. To raise awareness of what the disease is and how it affects families, caregivers and medical professionals, November has been made National...
Helping Elderly Parents Through Depression During the Holidays
'Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la. We've all heard the song and we know that we are meant to be happy and jolly during the holidays. However, we know that each of us are often pulled in many directions during this busy time of year with our...
Senior Housing Options – Making the right Choice
According to Harvard University, there will be an estimated 70 million seniors (65 and older) residing in the United States by 2030. Seniors make up around 25% of the home owning population, the largest rate of homeownership by age group. While the majority of seniors...
Taking Care of Mom and Dad: Find Senior Care in Florida
Taking care of a parent is a reality for one out of eight Americans today. Luckily as caregivers, we have many senior living options and services available to find the next home for our loved one. It’s common knowledge that senior adults want to remain in their home...
Parkinson’s Disease – What you need to know
Parkinson's Disease is a neurological condition that affects a person’s mental ability and mobility. Despite the fact that it does affect the body, the disease isn’t fatal. Instead, factors like age, ability to obtain resources and how severe your case is can impact...
Small ALF Coalition Founders
Meet the Small ALF Coalition Founders, John and Angelett Johnson As founders of the Small Assisted Living Coalition and as owners of a small assisted living facility (small ALF), we are excited to share industry insights, tips and our experiences with you as we embark...
Moving Elderly into a Senior Care Facility
Tips for making the move easier for elderly into a Senior Care Facility Have you had the difficult conversation or “talk” with your parent or loved one about life and the changes that lie ahead? If you are like many of us, this “talk” is often dreaded and can be...
Elderly Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Tips
Summer is a great time to spend memorable moments with our elderly loved ones. It is also a time to take extra care of them so that they don't suffer from the summer heat. Though everyone is vulnerable to heat stroke and heat exhaustion, our elderly are even more so....
Veterans Benefits for Seniors Makes a Difference to Those Who Served
After serving our country in the military, our senior veterans should get all the benefits they are eligible for. Unfortunately, many do not. This is often because they don't know what those benefits are or don't think they are eligible. Veterans who served in active...
Tips to Help Seniors Cope with Loneliness
Loneliness is a major concern for seniors and families of seniors whether they are living in their home or moving into a senior care facility. For seniors living in their own home, feelings of loneliness is often a result of changes in their lifestyle. For example,...
Utilizing technology for Seniors
In continuation of providing tips and resources for seniors and their families, this article is devoted to providing you with five technologies to put your mind at ease. Below are great ideas for utilizing technology for Seniors. Modern technologies are paving the way...
The Small Assisted Living Coalition: Senior Care Services
Making the Right Care Choices for Your Elderly Loved Ones There once was a time when the only choices were to move senior family members in with you or into a nursing home. Now there are more choices, including finding the right assisted living service or other senior...
Nutrition for the Elderly
As we age, our dietary needs change. While a well-balanced diet is critical for everyone, it becomes increasingly important for older adults as we look to mitigate health risks. Let’s explore how eating a well-balanced diet which includes fruits, vegetables, whole...
Fall Prevention: Helping the Elderly Stay at Home Longer
We all want to protect our elderly family members and help them stay safe, secure, and independent. Knowing how to reduce the risk of falling, a leading cause of injury, is a step toward this goal. Fall prevention and additional measures should be taken to reduce the...
Is It Time for Assisted Living or Nursing Home Care?
As our older loved ones age, they need more assistance and care. It may not be possible for them to remain at home but they are not ready to give up their independence either. Is it time for Assisted Living or Nursing Home Care? It may be the perfect answer to get the...