Autumn has arrived in Northwest Ohio, and the growing season is winding down for the raised flower beds that line the grassy courtyard at Sunset Village. Accordingly, the hard-working curators of this unique garden are busily preparing the beds for cooler temperatures.
Topics: Continuing Care Communities, People, Aging, Sunset Village, Life Plan Communities, Loneliness, Isolation
Living in a Life Plan Community Improves Health and Wellness Over Time
According to early results from a five-year nationwide study, Life Plan Community residents report greater emotional, social, physical, intellectual, and vocational wellness than older adults living within the community at large.
Topics: Active Living, Continuing Care Communities, Independent Living, Senior Housing, Senior Living, Fieldstone Villas, Sunset Village, Life Plan Communities
Providing care for an aging family member is almost always a difficult task. The challenge is often intensified when you must be a long-distance caregiver.
Topics: Continuing Care Communities, Long-term Care, Planning, Residential Care, Senior Living, Aging, Assisted Living, Safety
Is Your Assisted Living Community For-Profit or Nonprofit? The Difference Matters to You.
Are residents of assisted living facilities forced to leave their homes when they run out of money? Are a facility’s policy decisions based on bottom-line financial results or what’s best for the residents? Answers to those questions could depend on whether the assisted living community is a for-profit or nonprofit organization.
Topics: Continuing Care Communities, Long-term Care, Nursing Homes, Residential Care, Senior Housing, Senior Living, Why Sunset?, The Nonprofit Difference, Assisted Living
Clubhouse to Provide Special Gathering Spot for Fieldstone Villas Residents
Since 1871, Sunset Communities has adapted and evolved to meet the changing needs of those we serve. Our newest project, the Fieldstone Villas Clubhouse, is the latest example of that ongoing commitment.
Topics: Active Living, Continuing Care Communities, Facility News, Independent Living, Senior Housing, Why Sunset?, Fieldstone Villas
This is a magical time at Sunset Communities, as we watch families reunite to celebrate the holidays. Of course, we also see the stress that the season’s hustle and bustle can cause among our residents. So if you’re planning to visit someone living at Sunset this season—or inviting an elderly loved one to your home holiday gathering—here are some suggestions for keeping the holidays merry.
Topics: Active Living, Articles, Continuing Care Communities, Holidays, Nursing Homes, Residential Care, Senior Housing, Senior Living
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month, a time for acknowledging all those affected by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Topics: Articles, Continuing Care Communities, Memory Care, Nursing Homes, Residential Care, Senior Living
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time when hospice organizations around the country work to raise awareness about caring for those dealing with serious and life-limiting illnesses. That makes this month a good time to learn more about hospice—and to begin considering your own wishes for end-of-life care—long before a medical crisis occurs.
Topics: Articles, Continuing Care Communities, Hospice, Palliative Care
If you’ve been considering moving to an assisted living community, autumn is an ideal time to act. With winter fast approaching, settling into one of Sunset’s living communities holds a special appeal to anyone wishing to avoid the frigid, snowy hassles that accompany the season’s arrival.
Topics: Active Living, Articles, Continuing Care Communities, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Residential Care, Senior Housing, Senior Living, Why Sunset?
For many older adults, transitioning from home to assisted or supported living involves making tough decisions. More often than not, affordability is the most important consideration. When it comes to comparing costs between options—moving to a skilled nursing facility versus an independent living community, for example—understanding the various charges involved is critical to making informed decisions.
Topics: Active Living, Articles, Continuing Care Communities, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes, Residential Care, Senior Housing, Senior Living