Spend Father’s Day in an assisted living community
As you prepare to celebrate your father and all he means to your family, you may wonder how to fit your usual celebrations into an assisted living community. Not only does nothing have to suffer from your dad’s transition, but you can also reap benefits from it. Senior living…
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Memorial Day: A Day of Honor
At Aegis Living, it has been our privilege and pleasure to care for many veterans and their family members over the years in our assisted living and memory care communities.
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12 Mother’s Day Activities for Seniors
Ideas for Mom at an Assisted Living Community For those of us with a mother living in an assisted living community, we have a few ideas to make her day even brighter. Here are a few other ideas to celebrate the day: Family Serenade. Mom would be excited to hear a favorite song…
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How to Find the Right Power of Attorney Lawyer
A step-by-step guide to choosing the right power of attorney lawyer - what to ask, what to bring, and when to start before capacity slips.
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Hydration for a Healthy Brain
You learn from a young age the importance of drinking enough water every day. Staying hydrated is essential for balancing bodily fluids, cleansing the body of toxins and maintaining bowel function, but for people with Alzheimer’s, water’s effects on the brain may be the most…
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New Year’s resolutions of a caregiver
As we sing “Auld Lang Syne” at midnight on New Year’s Eve, many caregivers for their aging parent or elderly loved ones will make their resolutions for the upcoming year. At Aegis Living, our wish is these dedicated caregivers are happy and healthy in 2021. We hope that you…
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Honoring and Helping our Aging Veterans
Veterans Day is our opportunity to honor the men and women in uniform who have bravely fought for our freedom and served our country.
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Managing the Parent - Child Role Reversal
There comes a time as adult children when we need to step into a caregiver role for our aging parents.
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What are ADLs?
There is a common term that you will hear if you are researching assisted living or memory care communities: ADLs. ADL stands for Activities of Daily Living. These are everyday tasks that, as we age, may become impossible or extremely difficult for one to do without assistance…
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A Conversation With Your Parent That Can’t Wait
By Judy Meleliat, President Emeritus of Aegis Living As my mom blew out the candles on her 90thbirthday cake at Aegis Living, she looked up at me and smiled. It was the moment where I finally let my breath out too. We had made it. We had weathered the storm of doubt, guilt, and…
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7 Options to Pay for Senior Housing Now and Later
Your parent’s future might be a topic that they don’t want to face, or perhaps you have been in denial. It can be a complicated issue, filled with challenges and difficult decisions. However, many families find that in the end, their parent is happier and healthier having made…
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5 benefits of respite care
Providing care for an aging parent with escalating health issues can be an overwhelming task that is exhausting not only mentally and emotionally, but also on a physical level. That’s why it’s important for caregivers to take time away from this responsibility and focus on…
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What Family Caregivers Need
Our lives are busy. Most Americans seem to be juggling a family, household chores, working out, eating healthy, full-time employment, and maybe, squeezing in some personal time. Our delicate spinning-plates act can come crashing down when mom suffers a stroke or dad has a bad…
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How to Age in Place Safely: A Family's Guide
Aging in place means staying in your home as you age. Here's how to know when it works, when to modify, and when to consider assisted living.
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Senior Population Growth Drives Development
America’s aging population is transforming all aspects of healthcare, including senior housing. You’ve likely noticed new senior housing popping up in your neighborhood, maybe even new Aegis Living communities! That’s because senior living operators are preparing for what’s…
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What Are U.S. Annual Long-Term Care Costs?
As you narrow down long-term care (LTC) options for you and your loved ones, you may have questions and concerns about the monthly costs associated with all of the possibilities.
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Simplified Guide to Long-Term Care
While you may have mapped out your travels after retirement, have you considered your long-term plans, or what you may want when you need a little extra help?
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Start Volunteering with Seniors
If you enjoy working with seniors, sharing stories, discovering history, and cultivating relationships, our aging population may provide the perfect volunteer opportunities.
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10 Things to Know When Touring Assisted Living
A 10-point checklist for touring assisted living communities, including what to ask, what to observe, and the red flags worth walking away from.
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Finding the Right Assisted Living Community
With so many assisted living options available, finding the right fit for your loved one could come down to minor details that make their new community feel like ‘home.’ While some needs are obvious, like great staff, quality care, and well-cared for campus, it’s the little…
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What You Need to Know About Assisted Living Expenses
If you’ve been researching assisted living, you may have noticed that the costs of assisted living aren’t as simple as a monthly rent. With 24/7 care, and amenities such as housekeeping, provided meals and snacks, community maintenance, and enriching activities, it’s no…
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Independent and Assisted Living Differences
Have you noticed that your parents are having a harder time keeping up with their family home and could benefit from downsizing? Senior living communities are a great way to ensure your parents remain active and social. We recently broke down the differences between assisted…
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Nursing Home or Assisted Living?
Have you noticed that your parent could use a little help? They’re missing their medications; maybe they’ve had a fall that requires they have more assistance day to day. Now it’s the time to decide where to go, but you’re not sure what kind of care they need. Do they need a…
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Do’s and Don’ts for Visiting Your Loved One with Dementia
Visiting a loved one with dementia may present interesting challenges. Depending on what stage they are in their dementia diagnosis, a good day can be a joyful reminder of the loved one you’ve always known, while a bad day can be discouraging. It is important to visit a parent…
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How Does Music Benefit Senior Health? 4 Proven Ways
Music boosts memory, mood, movement, and creativity in older adults - here's how to use it daily, plus what neuroscience and geriatricians recommend.
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Understanding Assisted Living Expenses
Shopping for the right assisted livingcommunity for your parent or spouse can be a daunting task.
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Meaningful Family Visits in Assisted Living
You have worked very hard as the primary caregiver for your parent or spouse.
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Meet Your Assisted Living Staff
Your loved one has moved to Aegis Living.
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Smooth Transition to Assisted Living
Change for anyone can be difficult.
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What Makes Aegis Living Different?
CEO and founder, Dwayne Clark, created Aegis Living with the determination of creating an alternative to the sad “old folks’ home.”
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Who Lives in Assisted Living?
Perhaps you never thought that one day your mom or dad may be unable to care for themselves.
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Who Will Take Care of Mom?
When you ask, “Who will care for my mom or dad?”
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What to expect of dining in assisted living
One of the questions that are commonly asked during a tour with families is: What does the food taste like here?
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Help Your Parent Adjust to Their New Home
Your family has toured communities, spent lunches at assisted living options, met multiple residents and staff, and now you have made your final selection […]
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Have You Saved Enough for Retirement?
The generation born between 1946 and 1964 are referred to as the baby boomer generation, and they are now reaching retirement age.
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Are Married Couples Healthier?
Many studies support the link between marriage, good health, and mental wellbeing.
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Finding Diversity in Assisted Living
Our assisted living and memory care communities are highly diverse - both in the people we serve and the staff who care for them.
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Caregivers: Are you taking care of yourself?
A common piece of advice for caregivers is, to effectively take care of others you must first take care of yourself.
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5 Ways Staying Social Keeps Seniors Healthy
Five evidence-backed ways social connection protects older adults' brains, hearts, and longevity, plus how to build it daily.
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How to Find the Best Assisted Living Near You
Step-by-step guide to finding quality assisted living near you - with 2024 cost ranges, tour checklists, and the questions that reveal the most.
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Nursing Care in Assisted Living Communities
When your parent moves to an assisted living community, it is typically because you are concerned that they cannot live on their own due to illness […]
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Types of Care Offered in Assisted Living?
This is a common scenario for many families who don’t know where to turn for help.
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Seniors Engaging with Amazon’s Alexa
Our Life Enrichment Directors, who manage all activities and outings for our residents, are a fountain of information.
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Understanding What Assisted Living Offers
With over twenty years in the industry at Aegis Living, we live and breathe assisted living every day in our work.
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How do I Convince Mom it’s Time to Consider Assisted Living?
Is your elderly parent struggling to live on their own?
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Dementia Whisperer: Transitional Trauma for Those with Dementia
What if you tucked yourself snuggly into your bed at night, only to be startled awake when you realize that you have woken up in a strange bed in an unfamiliar room?
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Does Medicare or Medicaid Cover the Costs of Assisted Living?
Your parent can no longer live on their own, but what is the best fit for their care needs? The decision of where to you move your parent or how to care for them cannot be wholly based on economics, but the financial impact on a family needs to be accounted for. Your best…
Read article →How to keep your senior parents together.
Life expectancy around the world continues to increase steadily.
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Compare the Costs of In-Home Care with Assisted Living
As you research care options for a parent who can no longer live on their own, there are many factors to evaluate to make the best decision for your family.
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Dementia Whisperer: Family Caregivers and Guilt
If you are a caregiver or an adult child concerned about the health of your parent, you may have experienced a common emotion: guilt.
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Holiday Review: Did you notice changes in your parents?
The holidays are over.
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What is Memory Care?
As the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age, the demand for senior housing is skyrocketing.
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What are the Benefits of Respite Care?
Do you need to travel for a work trip?
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What is Assisted Living?
Are you worried that mom might take another bad fall?
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How to Celebrate Veterans Day
November 11th is Veterans Day.
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Aegis Gardens: Chinese Culture Assisted Living Community
Facing the decision to move your mom or dad into an assisted living community can be difficult for any family.
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Your Career in Assisted Living
For many of us, Labor Day marked the beginning of the new school year, or maybe the end of summer.
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National Grandparents Day: Sharing Time Together
In September we celebrate National Grandparents Day - a day to cherish your beloved grandmother or grandfather by spending quality time with them as a family.
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How to Prepare for Your Aging Parents' Future: 6 Steps
A practical 6-step roadmap to prepare for your aging parents' future before a crisis forces rushed decisions.
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How to Properly Use a Cane
Many seniors resist using a cane because they don’t want to appear old or frail.
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Introverts: Finding Comfort in an Assisted Living Community
Peppering your Facebook feed, you may have seen some online surveys to identify if you are an introvert or extrovert.
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Dehydration Concerns for your Parent
Pour yourself a glass of ice-cold water to sip while you read this hot topic on dehydration.
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Touring an Assisted Living Community at Different Times of the Day
Perhaps your mom has lost a significant amount of weight recently because she is no longer cooking and her cupboards are bare.
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Finding the Secrets to a Long (Vibrant) Life
On Monday, HBO debuted a new documentary, “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.”
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Answers You Need About Assisted Living
When your mom is no longer able to live on her own it may be time to ask for help.
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Burning the Candle at Both Ends: The Working Caregiver
Juggling the demands of work, spouse, children, pets, and leisure time for yourself can be difficult enough to manage, but add the responsibility of caring for a senior parent […]
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The Emotional Side of Moving to Assisted Living
Your family is confident with your decision to move your elderly parent into an assisted living community.
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Is Your Parent Ready for Assisted Living?
How do you know if your elderly loved one needs to move into an assisted living community?
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7 Signs Your Mom Needs More Help at Home
Seven concrete signs your mom may need more help at home, with expert guidance on when to consider assisted living or memory care.
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Loneliness Around the Holidays
‘Tis the season for families to gather around the dining room table in celebration, friends to meet to finish last-minute shopping, and parties to be thrown to usher in the new year.
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Oral Health for Seniors
As we pile our plates high with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving, we wanted to remind you about an often-overlooked health issue for many seniors - oral health.
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Four Tips for an Elderly Parent Diagnosed with Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than one-quarter of the adults in America over the age of 65 have diabetes (types 1 or 2), and approximately one-half of older adults have pre-diabetes. Among the aging populations, type 2 diabetes is an increasing problem. A…
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Grieving the Death of a Spouse
As an adult child who loses an elderly parent, the initial shock and sadness will slowly lessen in time. But the grieving process for your surviving parent can be profoundly different than your experience. An elderly parent may be facing many challenges that might be harder to…
Read article →Summertime Fun with the Grandparents
Parents today are busy with jam-packed calendars and balancing the commitments of home, work, and children. We look forward to summer break to ease our hectic schedules. Make the most of your free time this summer by bringing your children to visit their grandparents. If your…
Read article →Honoring Our Veteran Heroes
This Memorial Day, Aegis Living is proud and honored to care for many of our country’sveterans and military spouses across all of our communities. For their sacrifice and service, this aging community of heroes deserves dignity and respect as they move into their golden years…
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Tips to Decorate an Assisted Living Apartment
When designing for an elderly loved one’s new assisted living apartment, keep in mind that the space needs to be practical. But practical doesn’t mean that it can’t be stylish and beautiful. The space needs to be easy to maneuver, safe and items should be purposeful. Here are…
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How to Pay for Assisted Living: 7 Funding Options
Seven proven ways to pay for assisted living - from private savings and long-term care insurance to VA Aid & Attendance and Medicaid waivers.
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Plan Ahead: Long Term Care Insurance
No one wants to think about being unable to care for themselves in old age. But according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 70% of all adults over the age of 65 will need some type of long term care. Long term care insurance can help pay for the…
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New Year, New Home: Time to Declutter!
If your parent is downsizing to a smaller home, moving in with a family member or transitioning to an assisted living community, it’s time to start to declutter their home. Here are some helpful tips to get you started: Get assistance. If your parent still lives in your…
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Who cares for your family member after a hospital stay?
If your older family member is admitted to the hospital for an illness or surgery, do you know your care and rehab options once they are discharged? Even after a hip replacement, an elderly patient may stay in the hospital only three or four days, depending on their progress…
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FREE: Senior Care Emergency Preparedness Kit
Peace of mind comes from being prepared. Learn how our Preparedness Kit can help your family. If you’re noticing changes that indicate your parent or senior loved one is needing some assistance, do you know what the process to getting more help? If your parent or an elderly…
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Post-holiday assessment: Should your senior parent live alone?
You have made it through the holidays. The gift wrapping, shopping, family dinners, travel, and sleep deprivation.
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Finding the best caregivers for your loved one
Who is really caring for your mom or dad on a daily basis? We know that moving your parent into an assisting living community can be a difficult decision. It can be stressful for not only your parent moving into a new situation, but for you as the adult child. You want to make…
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VA Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans and Spouses
A plain-English guide to VA Aid and Attendance benefits, eligibility, payment amounts, and how to apply for veterans and surviving spouses.
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5 Helpful Tips to Downsize for Assisted Living
Do your parents still live in the home where you grew up? Are there notches on the door frame that mark your growth as a child? Is there a spot in the backyard where you buried your first goldfish? Do you know where everyone sits at a holiday dinner? Does the kitchen smell of…
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Fight Three Common Assisted Living Fears
When it’s time to consider assisted living for your senior loved one, you’re likely to encounter worries and fears from both sides. You can help yourself by doing your research into assisted living and choosing the best possible community - and you can help your loved one by…
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20 questions for an assisted living community
There are many choices when looking for eldercare options for your aging parent who can no longer live independently. It is important to define what you are looking for in an assisted living community and how to meet your family member’s care needs. Start by creating a list of…
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Top tips for touring an assisted living community
When walking into an assisted living community for the first time, you may be overwhelmed. It can be a mix of emotions and concerns. By staying focused and knowing what to look for, your decision-making process may be easier and more helpful to find the perfect fit for your…
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People to know at an assisted living community
As you help your parents transition to living in a senior community, knowing the right people will pave the way for all of you. Your loved ones will be well taken care of no matter who you know, but having the right people to go to in case of any questions or concerns can make…
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The Story of Dwayne J. Clark, Aegis Living founder
Aegis Living is a leader in the world of assisted living, thanks to decades of dedication providing seniors with comfort, security and memory care. While it stands at the forefront of senior care today, Aegis Living has humble beginnings that date to 1997, when Dwayne J. Clark…
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What does your loved one need in an assisted living community?
As you think of moving your parents or other loved ones into an assisted living community, it’s important to assess what they need in such an environment. Some needs are universal, like competent staff, a clean apartment and proven high-quality care. Others, however, are down…
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Planning your own long-term care
As you locate the assisted living community that will best suit your parents, you may be thinking about your own senior years and how you will handle your own personal needs then. While it is difficult to say precisely what you will need in terms of care and support, you could…
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Planning for dementia care
When your loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia of any kind, life changes. While the disease itself will not progress to its latest stages immediately, your mind is probably racing. How will you care for your mother or father? What will he or she need as the condition…
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Keeping our seniors safe: Innovative safety measures at Aegis
When someone places their parent in an assisted living community, they may become overwhelmed with concerns.
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Help your parents enjoy life enrichment at Aegis
Aegis senior communities offer a wealth of enrichment activities to help residents experience the mental stimulation and joy necessary for a positive assisted livingexperience. More than a calendar of events, Aegis’ activity selection caters to each resident’s mental, physical…
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Fun for grandparents and grandkids at senior living communities
If your kids are used to visiting your parents at their home - with plenty of space and maybe even a backyard - the transition to seeing them in a senior living community might be a jarring one for them. Little ones especially may not really know how to react to seeing your…
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Types of Assisted Living: How to Choose the Right Care Level
A clear comparison of the main types of assisted living - from standard support to memory care and skilled nursing - to help you choose.
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Advice on paying for assisted living
As you look into assisted living options for your senior loved one, you’ll encounter a lot of difficult questions. What does he or she need in terms of care? How far out of your way can mom or dad really live before it becomes a stress on both of you? And - for many people…
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Is it time to think about assisted living?
Denial is the most common reason people wait until a fall, injury or illness before they start to seek information on assisted living. So what are the signs that your parent may need help before an emergency happens? Even when you know your parent could use some extra help…
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Celebrating Love at Aegis Living
Romantic love is not only the domain of the the youth - seniors continue to long for intimacy and affection. Many maintain relationships even in the face of Alzheimer’s. In fact, having one’s significant other around can help muster up old memories and provide a source of…
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The different levels of care provided by Aegis
As your parents get older, it can become increasingly challenging to care for them on your own. For instance, In some circumstances, it’s no longer safe for your mother to live independently, and in other cases, the growing demands of her medical needs - whether it be…
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Caregiver relief: A short-term assisted living stay
If your mom has health issues that get to the stage where she can no longer live alone or conduct the everyday functions of life, a caregiver may need to step in. It can be an overwhelming task. Some even quit their jobs and neglect social life in order to dedicate their time…
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Guilt and denial: Moving a parent with Alzheimer’s to senior care
Alzheimer’s disease affects the mind in many ways, leading to loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment and decision-making skills.
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How Aegis Living amenities enhance senior lifestyles
Many assisted living communities focus solely on health care. After all, making sure residents are healthy is the most important aspect of these centers. But Aegis Living takes a broader approach to care, working to improve all aspects of seniors‘ lives through various tested…
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The many care options at Aegis Living
Living a happy, healthy life is about more than just medical care, which is why Aegis Living commits itself to reinventing the way seniorsare treated in assisted living environments. With a mission based on compassion, Aegis’ 30 communities are dedicated to making a difference…
Read article →Exploring Aegis Living Madison’s Brain Exercise Center
While traditional assisted living centers focus on keeping seniors physically healthy, Aegis Living commits itself not only to helping those with Alzheimer’s
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Aegis testimonial interview with Susan Williams
The progression of issues such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or arthritis may limit a person’s ability to live independently, requiring the need for assistance with daily living responsibilities. In some cases, an adult child may choose to care for their parent, but at some…
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Get to Know Dr. Shirley Newell, Chief Medical Officer at Aegis Living
Aegis Living is dedicated to transforming the way people see senior housing by providing those with dementia stress-free […]
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How Aegis makes assisted living a home for seniors
Aging is a natural part of life, but for some individuals, getting older can take a toll on their health. In these cases, assisted livingcommunities like Aegis offer a new, better equipped second home. Kristen Moored, Aegis at Marymoor’s director of operations and care, knows…
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5 decorating tips for your new senior living home
Part of helping your parent make moving to his or her new senior living facility a more positive experience is adding those little extras that turn a house into a home. The transition from the home that your mother always knew to a senior living apartment is a big change in her…
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Understanding what care is covered by Medicare, and what isn’t
If you and your loved one have decided that assisted living facilities are the best option for overall health and well-being, there are several things that you will need to discuss, including what is and isn’t covered by Medicare. The services, location and amenities that your…
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Making new friends in senior living: The basics
Getting older can be tough, so it’s important for new assisted living residents to have good friends who can help them along the way. As you know, friendship is one of the most wonderful parts of life, but it can be hard to make new friends when you are in your 70s and 80s. If…
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What to pack for a move to an assisted living community
When preparing to move your parent into an assisted living facility, you will need to make yet another decision: what to pack and what to discard. Moving can be a tough transition no matter your age, but especially for seniors who want to hang onto all of their belongings…
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What Are the Benefits of Assisted Living? A 2024 Guide
Assisted living offers personalized care, 24/7 safety, socialization, and better health outcomes - here's what families gain when they make the move.
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