As time marches on, many seniors begin to experience physical and neurological health problems that can make it a lot harder, and less safe, to live on their own. When that happens, seniors and their families generally start to consider assisted living. You’ve probably heard the term “assisted living,” as well as the term “nursingRead More →
Loneliness Hurts… Loneliness has nothing going for it. It depresses. It hurts. It kills. And, you can do something about it. Every year July 11th is a day set aside to Cheer Up The Lonely. It’s a day to help grow awareness of the lonely and to brighten up their lives aRead More →
Aging Is Not The Same For Everyone As you are probably aware, the Palm Springs area is becoming a popular place to retire for people in the LGBT community. With that comes the need for awareness and sensitivity to the different needs of the LGBT population as they age. I’ve had theRead More →
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 →
Meet Leann Dale You’ll feel like you’ve been touched by an Angel when you meet Leann Dale, says Scott Lavitt. Lavitt, who produces the Caregiver Chronicle series, has highlighted the great work of Leann Dale in his recent video. Check out the video below! caregiver superhero you’ll feel like you were touchedRead 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 →
