Caregivers & Families

 
Caregiver accompanying senior
6 minute read

What ‘care first’ means at Magnolia Trails

At our Sonida Senior Living communities around the United States, we offer memory care services as part of a specialized program called Magnolia Trails™. Our Magnolia Trails...

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Mira's Culture of Joy - December
5 minute read

Housekeeping in an Assisted Living Community: Celebrating Mira’s Nine Years at Keystone Woods

In this month's Culture of Joy, we are excited to recognize and celebrate Mira for her remarkable nine years of dedicated service as Housekeeper at Keystone...

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Caregiver helping a senior woman with a cane sit down.
4 minute read

National Family Caregivers Month: Ways to Say Thanks To Your Protectors

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time when seniors can show how much they appreciate the heroes and protectors who watch over them on a daily, weekly, monthly and...

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Couple acts shocked by something they see on computer.
7 minute read

Seven Ways to Show Your Senior Parents Love All Year Long

The post-holiday blues can be tough on seniors. Here are seven simple ways to show your aging loved ones that you care – whether you live right down the street or across the...

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Affectionate adult daughter embracing her mature mother on Christmas day at home.
8 minute read

Helpful Tips for Keeping Senior’s Spirits High This Holiday Season

As the popular holiday song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” For some seniors, though, that’s not...

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senior man with a cup sitting on armchair at home at Christmas time.
4 minute read

Home for the Holidays: Why the Holidays are One of the Best Times of Year at Senior Living Communities

Have your parents or grandparents been complaining about the winter season? Maybe they feel unsafe driving in the snow or...

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Senior Male Driver Looking Through Car Windscreen
4 minute read

Should the Senior In My Life Still Be Driving?

Have you ever found yourself worried about the driving abilities of a senior in your life? Maybe they have been...

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Nurse helping senior with a walker in a senior living community
3 minute read

Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Become a Caregiver to Your Aging Parents

If you have an elderly parent or relative who needs or will need a full-time caregiver or assisted living, you’re...

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Senior woman wipes away a tear while looking at a picture of a senior man.
7 minute read

A Guide to Funeral Planning: How You and Your Senior Loved One Can Prepare

Only 21% of Americans have talked with a loved one about their funeral. Pre-planning is key and can help alleviate stress for the surviving family, save money and allow the chance...

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