As the world gradually emerges from the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a strong sense of resilience in the air, particularly within assisted living communities and board and care homes. These vital pillars of eldercare, once battered by the pandemic, are now experiencing a renaissance—a resurgence marked by innovation, enhanced safetyRead More →
Leann Dale, President & CEO of Senior Living Options of the Desert will be speaking, along with Jamie Trachtenberg, LCSW, ACHP-SW, on how to find LGBTQ+ affirming care. Please join us for this special PALS presentation on this very important topic. The Do’s & Don’ts of LGBTQ+ Affirming Care Saturday, October 21,Read More →
Introducing Leann Dale, CCSC Vice Chair Leann Dale of Senior Living Options of the Desert has joined the Board of Directors of the Cathedral City Senior Center as Vice Chair. “We are thrilled that Leann has joined our Board at this pivotal time”, says Geoff Corbin, CEO of the Cathedral City SeniorRead More →
I received this wonderful testimonial the other day from the daughter of one of our clients and I wanted to share it with you. It’s affirming to know that we are making a difference and why I love what I do. No one wants to get the call that your parent needsRead More →
Old age? Unfortunately it is one of the last taboo subjects of modern society. We are all aware of it. We all know it will happen one day. But, it’s still one of those topics we don’t dare mention by name. And, unless there is a tragic accident, we will all becomeRead More →
Tucked discretely into regular neighborhoods, residential care homes provide non-medical custodial care for elderly adults. Typically in a single family residence, residential care homes usually serve between two and ten residents, depending on specific state laws. They offer a home-like setting for people who need assisted living but might be intimidated byRead More →
Please join us for this very important seminar WHEN HOME ALONE IS NO LONGER AN OPTION: Everything You Need To Know About Long-term Care and Costs That You Were Afraid To Ask The LGBT Center of the Desert 1301 N Palm Canyon Drive 3rd floor, Palm Springs Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:30 AMRead 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 →
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 →
