If you’re a caregiver, you most likely wonder if there are certain signs or signals that might indicate when the time is right to consider assisted living for your loved one. If you are starting to think about it, you are more than likeley feeling the challenge of balancing everything that isRead More →
In case you missed it, Leann Dale of Senior Living Options of the Desert was recently interviewed by Karen Devine of News Channel 3. Here in the Coachella Valley there are several agencies that help senior citizens navigate all the information on local skilled nursing facilities, assisted living homes and board andRead More →
The cost of Assisted Living Facilities in California can vary from $3,000 – $10,000 per month. The statewide average as of 2018 was $4,070/month. Sometimes people have a false sense of security about what their insurance will pay. It’s important to know right up front that Medicare will not pay for assistedRead More →
As we age, it’s normal to lose social connections along the way. According to Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, we lose ‘social capital’ as we age. This is usually due to retirement, friends and family members moving away, or losing them to illness and death. This normal decrease in daily social contactsRead More →
This is a question I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. In my business, I oftentimes speak with family members who are looking for a senior care option for their loved one. Quite often they are contacting me when there is a crisis and the primary caregiver for their loved one isRead More →
The Alzheimer’s Association Presents The Inaugural Reason To Hope Luncheon On Thursday, April 4, 2019, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold their inaugural Reason to Hope luncheon at the Indian Wells Golf Resort event pavilion. The event will include a silent auction, guest speakers, plated lunch and of course, the unbelievable views that thisRead More →
Featured Speaker: Leann Dale Please join me at the Palm Desert Speaker Meeting hosted by the Parkinson’s Resource Organization on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 6:30 PM. I am honored to be one of the speakers at this event. I hope you can join me. There will also be a speaker fromRead More →
June’s Story Last year June got the news that her dad needed to move to an assisted living community because he needed a higher level of care. The independent living community he had been living in for years was no longer able to care for his needs. He needed a memory careRead More →
Giving up the keys to the car is one of life’s most difficult transitions for many seniors. It represents the loss of independence. Something none of us want to give up. Many seniors also fear isolation so losing the ability to drive can have a significant impact both socially and psychologically. While transportation optionsRead More →
Who Have You Named As Your Agent? In our fast-paced culture, it isn’t easy to talk about medical conditions that present moral dilemmas. But with a little planning we can ensure peace of mind in advance. I’m talking about an Advance Medical Directive, sometimes referred to as Power of Attorney for HealthcareRead More →
