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Have you made the decision that a senior living community is the best option for you? You may feel a temporary sense of relief now that you have decided on the next step in your journey. However, that relief may be short lived once you realize how many senior living options there are in your area. Having options is a good thing but too many can become overwhelming. Learning about senior living is the first step on the journey toward making a decision. In addition to your online search, ask around to find people you know who have personal experience with senior living. Once you have narrowed down the options, touring the communities will give you the last bit of knowledge you need to make an informed choice.

The decision to move into a senior living community can be difficult to make. There are a number of factors to consider and multiple communities to choose from. If you have a parent who is wrestling with this decision there are ways you can assist with the process. You can help your parent make the decision to move into a senior living community by providing emotional support, lending your technical expertise and assisting with logistics.

A common objection to senior living communities is the perceived cost. The resort-style amenities of a high quality senior living community can make the idea of living in one seem out of reach. But when you compare the true cost of staying in your home you may find that the cost gap is much smaller than you imagined. Elements such as home maintenance, renovations, transportation for medical care and the cost of in-home help can quickly add up if you choose to stay in your home.

Living in a community surrounded by others in a similar phase of life sounds dreamy, but is it possible? If you have heard of age restricted communities you may question whether it is a legal practice to have an age requirement for residency. Learning the details on age restriction will help you determine if you qualify for residency at the community you are considering. 

Moving into a senior living community can positively impact many areas of your life. It provides you with the opportunity to make new connections and establish friendships with other residents. Developing and maintaining meaningful friendships as you age can boost your over-all health and wellbeing. In addition, knowing you are in a place where help is nearby should you ever need it provides peace of mind. Leave the health risks that come with excessive worry and stress behind and choose to live in a community that is staffed around the clock. Sounds good, right? But can you can actually afford it? The answers to the three questions below will help you determine whether or not a senior living community is an affordable option.

Harry grew up in a small logging town in Oregon where food was scarce and rationed. When he turned 18 in the early 1940s, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and headed off to navigation school before being stationed overseas.

It is easy to enjoy an active lifestyle in Nevada County given the ample opportunities for hiking, biking, swimming, boating, tennis, Bocce Ball, snow sports and a great variety of stimulating fitness classes. The City of Grass Valley is even adding pickleball courts at Memorial Park!  Each season offers its own full roster of activities and outdoor fun. Just a few of the types of activities that are beneficial to seniors include:

Activities of Daily Living, also known as ADLs, are routine tasks people do almost every day without assistance. Although some of these tasks can become more difficult with age, it does not mean that everyone will require assistance when they grow older. However, it is good to familiarize yourself with ADLs just in case a parent or loved one needs a helping hand.

Have you ever been recommended a product to help keep you mobile or reduce fall risk? Customer reviews and star ratings are essential tools to making educated decisions on what product is right for you or a loved one. We've gone one step further and asked Eskaton residents which smart phone applications and mobility devices they prefer. Check out this list. 

There are thousands of questions asked at Eskaton every day about meals, clubs, activities, and other fun things. But there is one particular question that has everyone eager with anticipation: