Category: Blog
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Finding Purpose and Connection at The Sterling Aventura
Choosing a senior living community like The Sterling Aventura provides much more than just a place to stay. It’s a supportive environment filled with opportunities to stay active, make friends, and enjoy life every day, all while receiving the care that each individual needs. At The Sterling Aventura, residents have access to everything they need…
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How to Talk to Your Parent About Moving to The Sterling Aventura
Discussing assisted living with your parent can be emotional, especially if they are attached to their home. Moving to a supportive community like The Sterling Aventura offers safety, companionship, and personalized care that enhances quality of life. Here’s a guide for approaching this sensitive topic, addressing common concerns, and supporting a smooth transition. Preparing for…
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Smart Strategies for Downsizing: An Essential Guide
By moving into a senior living community, you’re making the rewarding transition to an exciting new chapter in your life: But before you embark on this life-changing experience — and all of the wonderful amenities, activities and social opportunities that come with it — it’s important to remember that this transition will go more smoothly…
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What Drugs Are Used to Calm Dementia Patients?
| BlogFor family members and friends of individuals who are living with dementia, each day can be challenging. Some older adults may elect to treat symptoms of their condition using alternative therapies like herbal supplements and music therapy. However, when individuals begin to feel restless, anxious, depressed, or aggressive, it might be time to consider prescription…
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What to Do if You Think Your Parent Has Dementia
| BlogAlthough moments when parents forget key details can occur, as they become more frequent or more severe, you may be wondering if your parent has dementia and what to do next. This is a valid concern. After all, age is the number one contributing factor to the development of dementia. According to the World Health…
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How to Know When It’s Time for an Assisted Living Community
| BlogAssisted living is a type of long-term housing for older adults. Unlike memory care facilities or nursing homes where residents need 24-hour care, assisted living residents get to elect the support they need, when they need it. The kinds of support offered at assisted living communities are typically non-medical and relate to activities of daily…
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How to Get Power of Attorney for Your Elderly Parents in Florida
| BlogThey taught you how to drive, helped with homework and mended skinned knees. Now, as your parents age, the roles will reverse. As they struggle to maintain their independence while navigating ailing mental or physical health, you will be responsible for their care. A power of attorney can make this easier. A power of attorney…
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How Much Does Assisted Living Cost Per Month?
| BlogWhether you are exploring assisted living communities for yourself or an aging parent, cost is always an important consideration. Understanding the cost of assisted living in Florida allows families to see the value of a supportive living environment. Though aging-in-place has its merits, these communities can often provide more peace of mind for less money.…
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Assisted Living vs Nursing Home Care: Which is Right for You?
| BlogThere are a number of supportive living options for adults who need or want a little help. Every option is designed to solve different problems and provide a different type of lifestyle. However, there’s often confusion about how each option is different, especially when it comes to two of the most common types of supportive…
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How to Pay for Memory Care Services
| BlogMany people with Alzheimer’s and similar diseases live meaningful and enjoyable lives for many years after they are diagnosed with their condition. Often, a person with dementia can flourish when they receive personalized attention, appropriate medical care, and access to social activities that fit their abilities. Memory care services are a good way for people…
