Senior Living Options of the Desert would like to recognize all the amazing nurses (registered nurses, nurse practitioners, LPNs, and others) this year during Nurses Week. These incredible men and women across the Coachella Valley and around the country have devoted their lives to the betterment of the lives of others. ButRead More →
For us here in Southern California, this month marks one year in some form of lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Many people are experiencing the effects of pandemic fatigue, a certain kind of exhaustion which arises from dealing with the side effects of the coronavirus on a daily basis.Read More →
By Sharon Wagner With retirement in mind, it’s easy to envision lazy days spent sipping cocktails on a sun-dappled beach. In reality, this is a rarity. A volatile economy is devaluing retirement benefits while living expenses continue to sore. Not only that, an increasing number of seniors desire more fulfilling lives post-retirement.Read More →
Dear Families and Caregivers, First of all, I hope you and your family are healthy and safe. Information about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) is evolving quickly. We want you to know that the health and well-being of you and your family, our senior living communities, and employees remains our number one priority. WeRead More →
We are closely monitoring developments with respect to COVID-19 (coronavirus). I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that while we are still actively working with families to find the right care options, we have intensified our preventative measures to ensure the health and safety of everyone. Many of theRead More →
As time moves on and families mature, children begin to have children of their own. It becomes more difficult to get everyone together at the same time to discuss important family matters. Because of this, many adult children reserve the assisted living discussion for the holiday season. In fact, this is typicallyRead 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 →
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 →
In our last article If Exercise Is So Good For Seniors….. we asked the question, if exercise is good, why are so many seniors not doing it? The health benefits of exercise and physical activity are many. Regular exercise can prevent or delay disease, improve your mood and reduce your chance ofRead More →
Why Aren’t More Of Us Doing It? If exercise is good for seniors, why are so many seniors not doing it? The health benefits of exercise and physical activity are many. Regular exercise can prevent or delay disease, improve your mood and reduce your chance of injury. But…is exercise good for seniors?Read More →
