For those who are unfamiliar with the term, granny pods are essentially small, portable guest houses with high-tech medical extras designed to be installed in a caregiver’s backyard and hooked up to the existing home’s sewer, water and electric. The original concept for granny pods, also known as MEDcottages, was developed by the Virginia-based company,…
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Category: Assisted Living/Enriched Housing
Advantages of Becoming a Wait List Member
Seniors and their families are often surprised to learn that the independent living communities and assisted living / enriched housing communities at Eddy Senior Living often have a wait list. In fact, according to the National Investment Central for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC.org), the occupancy rate across the U.S. for assisted living is around…
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Seniors Find Freedom in Technology at Eddy Senior Living
The stereotype that seniors lack technology skills is, well, old and outdated. Recent studies have shown that nearly 60% of people over 65 use the Internet, and many companies are dedicating a fair amount of research into “aging in place” tech tools and gadgets. In addition to employing assistive technology devices, such as smartphone apps…
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What to Look for in an Assisted Living / Enriched Housing Community
The decision to move into assisted living / enriched housing is often wrought with emotion and uncertainty. Yet, in many cases, it is truly the best option to ensure the safety and health of an aging loved one. Finding the right community with the best care can certainly help ease some of the fear and…
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Having “The Talk” When It’s Time For Your Parents to Embrace Assisted Living
For many adult children, it’s difficult to admit that our parents are getting older, and it can be even harder for aging parents to accept that they need help. However, ignoring the warning signs will only put your loved ones at risk. To help you have “the talk” with your parents about needed lifestyle changes…
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Aid and Attendance Helps Veterans Pay for Assisted Living Expenses
The VA’s Little-Known Veterans’ Pension Benefit Retired military wartime veterans and surviving spouses of deceased wartime veterans may qualify for a helpful, but often underutilized, benefit—a special monthly pension benefit called Aid and Attendance—provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Even though the program has existed for some time, many veterans are unaware that…
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The Benefits of Living at an Assisted/Enriched Housing Community
The decision to move a loved one out of their home and into a senior housing community is often a difficult one. Signs your loved one may be ready for assisted living can vary. Often aging adults will make the change when living alone entails too much work, or when help for some daily activities…
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7 Signs Your Loved One May Be Ready for Assisted Living
Safety and security are important at every age, but imagine how much more confident seniors and their families will feel having the assurance of care services from the area’s top providers! Here are seven signs they may be ready: 1. Have there been any Red Flags? Has your loved one had a fall, gotten in…
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Is It Time For Your Senior Parent To Move To Assisted Senior Living?
If you’re traveling to visit a senior parent for the holidays this year, you may come to a surprising realization. In fact, many adult children of aging seniors often find that when they go to mom or dad’s home for the holidays, they notice signs that may indicate their parents are no longer doing so…
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