Category: Assisted Living

Caring for an aging parent can be one of life’s greatest gifts. It’s an opportunity to give back in a meaningful way to someone who played a leading role in the defining moments of your life.   Even so, the…

When a favorite song from your past plays on the radio, you might find yourself reaching for the volume so you can let the music surround you in memories. From…

Selecting a senior living community for yourself or your loved one is a big milestone and an important first step toward a new stage of life. What you may not…

Whether it’s following a planned procedure or the result of an emergency incident, a stay in the hospital takes a toll on your body. While most people recognize that recovery…

Everyone has forgetful or distracted moments. It’s easy to laugh them off at first, but if you’ve been noticing more frequent forgetful moments or increasing confusion in your aging parent…

Knowing how to provide the right support for an aging parent can be a tricky balancing act. When caregiver roles get reversed, it can make for some complex feelings on…

No matter how heavy or light your pockets may be, financial considerations factor heavily into any decision about senior living. As well they should. It’s among the most important investments…

When your aging parent needs more care than they can get at home, you may find yourself at a crossroads with more questions than answers. You may even still be…

Monarch Pavilion—home to residential care and all our health services. A loved one’s memory- or dementia-related diagnosis opens the door to a world of unknowns. Although more is known about…

For some seniors, the holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but for others, it’s a more reflective time spent navigating conflicting emotions and loneliness. Supporting a senior who…