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A Guide to Paying for Assisted Living

A Guide to Paying for Assisted Living

Assisted living is a great option for you or your loved one who wants to continue to be as independent as possible while also receiving assistance now and then with medication management, daily grooming, transportation, exercise and physical therapy, etc. from trained...

3 Tips for Downsizing When You Move to Assisted Living

3 Tips for Downsizing When You Move to Assisted Living

There is a lot of thought that goes into moving into Lakeside assisted living, and that includes logistics. Before deciding to move into Lakeside assisted living, you likely lived in a larger home that had a lot of storage space. Over the years, you also likely...

3 Benefits of Learning a New Skill in Senior Living

3 Benefits of Learning a New Skill in Senior Living

When moving to an assisted living community such as our White Mountains community in Lakeside, Arizona, one might wonder how to fill their time. Without the daily chores and upkeep a house requires, or grocery shopping and food preparation, there’s a lot more free...

Talking to Parents About Memory Care

Talking to Parents About Memory Care

Is your parent beginning to show signs of cognitive decline? If so, it may be time to have a conversation with them about memory care. Though this is a difficult conversation, there are ways to guide the conversation so your loved one feels supported through the...

What Is Assisted Living vs. Respite Care in AZ?

What Is Assisted Living vs. Respite Care in AZ?

It seems like there are multiple terms for every kind of senior care there is. You might have heard the term "respite care” bandied about along with assisted living, but it’s clear that those two things are two different levels of care. So what’s the difference?...

How To Apply for Veterans Benefits for Assisted Living

How To Apply for Veterans Benefits for Assisted Living

If you are a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran, you have likely heard of Veterans Benefits. This benefit is through the Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit and allows veterans and/or their surviving spouses who are in need of financial help to get it through...

4 Most Common Types of Dementia in Seniors

4 Most Common Types of Dementia in Seniors

Dementia is a confusing and overwhelming disease, not only for the person afflicted with it, but for friends and family as well. Educating yourself as much as possible is key to peace of mind for everyone involved. Solterra Senior Living wants to ensure you have the...

Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Care?

Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Care?

Assisted living can be a helpful living situation for seniors, especially when it comes to those day-to-day tasks that might slip by. The friendly and respectful staff members at an assisted living community can help your loved one by remembering medication and...

3 Benefits of Reading for Assisted Living Residents

3 Benefits of Reading for Assisted Living Residents

Keeping seniors healthy is a primary goal in Chandler assisted living communities. Aside from having health professionals available round-the-clock and a thriving community of seniors to turn to, there are also some things that seniors can do on their own to better...

What Is Assisted Living vs. Independent Living for Seniors?

What Is Assisted Living vs. Independent Living for Seniors?

If you have started looking into a community for the next stage of your life, you’re likely looking at the difference between assisted living vs. independent living, but which one is right for you? Both have a lot of things in common, but each has their differences as...