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?
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
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
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?
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
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?
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...
3 Tips for Elderly Fall Prevention
No one likes to fall, but that doesn’t stop it from happening to countless seniors each year. Seniors aged 65 and over are more likely to fall than the average adult, and those falls often lead to serious injuries. Broken bones, head injuries, and fractures are often...
What Is a Dementia Care Plan?
If you are trying to plan for a loved one who is battling dementia, you know how scary and overwhelming it can be, on top of all the other emotions involved. Dementia is a progressive disease, meaning that over time, the symptoms get worse, their behaviors may change,...
4 Tips for Helping Mom and Dad Find Assisted Living
As your parents get older, they may get to a point where they need some extra help day to day. Often, the best solution is an assisted living community, but finding the perfect community for your parents can be quite difficult. We have some great tips for helping...