Posts Tagged “assisted living”

7 Tips for Downsizing Your Home When Transitioning to Senior Living

senior couple sitting on bench

You’ve spent a lifetime creating memories. Moving into senior housing, assisted living, or a retirement community usually means downsizing — but saying goodbye to so many of your belongings seems impossible. Figuring out what to keep and what to toss doesn’t have to be an emotional tug of war. Here are some ways you can […]Read More

AL, CCRC, SNF and RCF: What all those Elder Care Acronyms Mean

Senior housing and care communities–and Cincinnati/Dayton senior living advisors like Senior Care Partners–often use acronyms to describe the types of care, services and living arrangements available. We use this shorthand so often, we can forget everyone doesn’t know what the various acronyms stand for! Common Cincinnati and Dayton senior housing acronyms IL (Independent Living) Designed […]Read More

Social Engagement: A Cornerstone of Healthy Aging

When we meet with a new family to talk about senior living services in the Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio areas, one of the first topics of discussion is socialization. Older adults living alone often do not get enough social interaction, to the detriment of their health and happiness. If they have previously lived alone, many […]Read More