A common area of confusion when exploring senior living for a loved one, is the difference between Assisted Living and Memory Care. Exploring senior living communities can already feel overwhelming with so much new terminology and varying levels of care. To add to that, Assisted Living and Memory Care can overlap and it’s easy to see why there…
Today’s older adults are changing what it means to “age in place”. Traditionally, this term has been used when an individual or couple makes the conscious decision to remain in their existing home as they age. But with so many different living options available to older adults, making the move to a retirement community to…
In 2021, Clark was given a wonderful opportunity to provide residents with a way to improve their memory and help fight cognitive decline by implementing the StrongerMemory program. The program was developed by Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin House after his own mother started showing signs of mild cognitive impairment. Liebrech, who has ties to Clark as…
Making the move to a retirement community is a major life change. For couples, this decision and transition is much easier knowing they can stay together in the same community even if their care needs change. As a Life Plan Community, we already have multiple levels of care in place within our community – which makes…
No matter the age, making a move to a new home is a big change. Moving a parent to an assisted living community offers so many benefits and can be one of the greatest gifts you can give. At the same time, preparing for that move can feel overwhelming and can be accompanied by worries…
Deciding if the time is right for your loved one to make the move to an assisted living community can be difficult for any family. Finding the right community and getting everyone on the same page, including your loved one, can be equally as challenging. An often overlooked opportunity to help this process is using…
While we all hope to be as healthy and independent as possible as we age, it’s still important to have a plan in place if your health or mobility were to decline. When you live in a Life Plan Community like Clark, that plan is already put into place thanks to our continuum of care….
As families gather for the holidays, it can be a good time to assess an older parent’s living situation and well-being. For adult children traveling home for the holidays, this may be the first time seeing a parent in person in a while. Holidays offer an opportunity to see signs that a loved one could…
Choosing the right care options for a loved one can be challenging, and even more so for couples who have differing support needs. At Clark, we see this often when one spouse has dementia and the other spouse, who is able to live independently, becomes the primary caregiver. The caregiver’s health often declines, sometimes faster…
Navigating a parent’s aging can be a sensitive topic. It might mean having difficult conversations, both with a parent and siblings. It can understandably be an emotionally-charged time often with many differing opinions about what is best for mom or dad. If you are finding it challenging to approach this conversation with family members, know…
