Caring for the Caregiver – An Ongoing Learning Experience
WHEN CARING FOR A LOVED ONE, THE PERSON OFTEN IN NEED OF CARE IS YOU Being a caregiver can be immensely satisfying and incredibly challenging at the same time. Caregiving calls on you to care for someone you love, acquire new skills, educate yourself about serious illness – and learn how to take care of […]
Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive!
On August 14th, Senior Life Magazine hosted an event that celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. To commemorate this date, and personify the significance of this announcement on August 14, 1945, Senior Life interviewed several veterans to ask them their thoughts about that day. It is incredible to see how much history […]
Meeting “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” a Rare Coincidence
In 1969, 42 year old Loi Lu Calain had a chance encounter she will never forget. After visiting her sister in Japan, she decided to spend a few days in Hawaii before returning home to Maryland. Her husband was babysitting their three sons. On the Big Island, she befriended a woman from Canada who was […]
Diverse Interests Keep Assisted Living Residents Jane and Alex Bolen Active
Few assisted living communities can boast residents who ask for an additional parking space for their side car motorcycle. At Victoria Landing, this was an easy accommodation for Alex Bolen when he and his wife, Jane, decided to move to the assisted living community. He has owned a classic URAL for 10 years and enjoys […]
Transitioning to Senior Assisted Living
Q: If my mother moves to an assisted living community; who helps her meet people and get settled? It seems overwhelming for her to learn the ropes at her age. A: Moving to a new assisted living community is as challenging for families, as well as for their loved ones. Supportive families can help make […]
Downsizing for Retirement Living
Q: My parents have lived in their home forever. It’s filled with so much stuff along with family memories. They need to move to a retirement community, but don’t know where to begin. How do we overcome this roadblock? A: The first thing is to let your parents know that they are not alone! […]
VA Offers Assisted Living Assistance
VA Benefits Offer Assisted Living Assistance One of the concerns for those seeking assisted living services is how to pay for the costs associated with this type of living arrangement. At Victoria Landing, Melbourne’s new waterfront assisted living community, we have found that many families and individuals aren’t aware of benefits offered by the Department […]
The Benefits of Assisted Living
Q: My siblings think mom needs to move to an assisted living community. I’m not familiar with assisted living. What does this mean and how would it be of benefit to my mother? A: It’s good your family is thinking about your mother’s care. An assisted living community offers assistance with daily living tasks. Assisted living […]
Understanding Senior Living Communities
Q: I’m finding many different retirement communities in Melbourne. What is the difference between independent and assisted living communities? How should I determine which would be better for my dad? A: Many times families find the choices that are available for their loved ones confusing. I’m often asked to explain the differences between an independent […]