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Feature Intro: Tips for Touring a Senior Care Community - Part 1
Each day, many people consider moving into senior living communities. There are many reasons leading to this consideration. You might, for example, decide for yourself it’s time to make a change. During dinner a few nights ago, your husband commented, “Seems like all our friends have either moved away or died. It’s getting lonely in the neighborhood.” You pause to consider his comment and realize, yes, in fact, there are fewer neighbors you recognize today than a decade ago. Your Bible study group has dwindled to a handful of regulars, and it seems like the meat of life has been doctor’s appointments and early dinners. You wonder: where has our social life gone? Where have our friends gone? Why is life becoming lonelier and quieter by the day? Or you may be considering a senior living community for a loved one, a parent or family member. Last week, during a visit with your parents, you notice the refrigerator is empty and several food items are expired. A few months ago, your father forgot his annual wellness visit, and you needed to remind him to take his medication before bed. Your mother’s clothes were stained and wrinkled during a family outing over the weekend, and she forgot where she parked the car during a visit to the grocery store, leaving her flustered and confused. You wonder: are my parents okay living on their own? How can I make sure they’re safe and taken care if I live a plane-ride away? How can I give them the best environment to support them as they age?
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ASK THE EXPERT: NO WILL? FEATURE: TIPS FOR TOURING A SENIOR CARE COMMUNITY - PART ONE CREATIVE MEMOIR: TIPS FOR INSPIRED STORYTELLING PT: WHERE DO SYMPTOMS COME FROM?