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Under the Radar LA Senior Living Communities: Kingsley Manor

Posted: Oct 23rd, 2024

The final Under the Radar community we’re featuring in this three-part series: Under the Radar LA Senior Living Communities You’ll Love is Kingsley Manor in Hollywood. In the series, we take you behind the scenes to explore Los Angeles senior living communities we love – that you may not see pop up on Google. The […]

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Senior Living Guides

Under the Radar LA Senior Living Communities: The Gardens at Park Balboa

Posted: Sep 25th, 2024

We’re continuing our three-part series: Under the Radar LA Senior Living Communities You’ll Love with The Gardens at Park Balboa in Van Nuys. We’ll take you behind the curtain to explore three Los Angeles senior living communities we love – that you may not see pop up on Google. The next stop on our tour […]

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Luxury Assisted Living Los Angeles

8 Best Luxury Senior Living Communities in Los Angeles

Posted: Sep 10th, 2024

From Beverly Hills to Santa Monica, Sarah Ordover shares 8 communities worth considering if you’re searching for luxury senior living in LA. Learn more: 310-853-8282

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

Under the Radar LA Senior Living Communities: Avenir Memory Care

Posted: Sep 5th, 2024

We’re kicking off our three-part series: Under the Radar LA Senior Living Communities You’ll Love with Avenir Memory Care Westside in Inglewood. We’ll take you behind the curtain to explore three Los Angeles senior living communities we love – that you may not see pop up on Google.

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Senior Living Options

2024 List of the Best Senior Living Advisors in Los Angeles

Posted: Aug 28th, 2024

Who are the top senior living advisors in Los Angeles? The invaluable local companies that provide free guidance when you need to find the right independent living, assisted living or memory care situation for a loved one? Here’s our list of the best.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

[Video Blog] Memory Care Facilities vs Board & Care Homes

Posted: Aug 6th, 2024

Assisted Living Locators Southern California owners – Sarah Ordover of Los Angeles, and Jennifer Weintraub of the South Bay area sit down at Inglewood-based memory care community Avenir for a candid conversation on dementia, memory care communities and board and care homes – what’s the difference and what makes a good candidate.

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Jewish Senior Living Options in Los Angeles

Jewish Assisted Living In Los Angeles & Surrounding Area- Updated August 2024

Posted: Aug 1st, 2024

I often get asked about Jewish retirement living and assisted living in Los Angeles. Fortunately, the large Jewish population means that many properties cater to the Jewish faith.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

5 Best LA Communities for Early to Mid-Stage Memory Loss Care

Posted: Jun 16th, 2024

In Los Angeles, five excellent memory care communities offer specialized programming and support tailored to address memory care challenges. By participating in engaging activities and connecting with others facing similar experiences, residents can potentially slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Read more about senior living communities that are finding a niche servicing residents with early cognitive decline.

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Los Angeles Senior Living News

A Place for Mom Recommends Substandard Facilities, per Washington Post

Posted: May 24th, 2024

A recent expose by The Washington Post finds that the nation’s largest senior placement advisory service, A Place For Mom, promotes communities with major safety and care violations. Our locally owned Los Angeles-based company, Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles, has been explaining the questionable practices of A Place For Mom to clients for years. Finally, The Washington Post’s explosive investigation provides our company with the receipts.

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Los Angeles Senior Living News

Algorithm Contributes to Worker Shortage at Brookdale: Washington Post

Posted: Apr 19th, 2024

Several of the largest and most prominent senior living brands in Los Angeles are facing lawsuits from residents and their families due to over-reliance on these technologies. In an article earlier this month in the Washington Post, an algorithm-based tool used to allocate community staffing was specifically cited in being responsible for creating unsafe and unsanitary conditions, and for failing to capture the human nuances of senior care.

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Senior Living Options

Choosing Between Assisted Living & Nursing Homes in Los Angeles

Posted: Mar 14th, 2024

We get many phone calls from people who are confused thinking their loved one needs to move to a nursing home instead of an assisted living facility. In California, most care needs can be handled in an assisted living or memory care community, through the end of life. A person never needs to go to a nursing home.

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Luxury Assisted Living Los Angeles

Video: Who is Assisted Living Locators? Meet your Los Angeles Partners in Care

Posted: Mar 7th, 2024

There are over 2,000 facilities licensed to care for the elderly in the Greater LA area. Knowing which ones are good is the job of Assisted Living Locators.

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Los Angeles Senior Living News

Forbes: Your Guide To Assisted Living In Los Angeles, CA In 2024

Posted: Feb 28th, 2024

Assisted Living Locators offers Forbes tips for finding the perfect Los Angeles luxury senior community this year.

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Los Angeles Senior Living News

LA Assisted Living’s Valentine’s Celebrations

Posted: Feb 11th, 2024

Read our roundup of Valentine’s Day celebrations at LA luxury facilities we love.

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Senior Living Guides

2023 LA Family Choice Awards

Posted: Jan 8th, 2024

Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles is pleased to present our client’s top 10 independent, assisted living, and dementia/Alzheimer’s facilities for 2023. There are lots of excellent communities in Los Angeles. These are the ones that our clients chose most often in 2023.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

LA Dementia & Alzheimer’s Resource Guide 2023-2024

Posted: Nov 27th, 2023

It can be confusing to figure out where to turn when you need information, support and guidance when dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Particularly in a large city like Los Angeles, getting help can often leave you feeling isolated.

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Senior Health Conditions

Holiday Health Check for Your Loved One

Posted: Nov 2nd, 2023

During Thanksgiving, look for warning signs that may indicate that your loved one needs additional help at home or even a transition to assisted living,

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Nursing Homes

What’s The Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes?

Posted: Oct 5th, 2023

Assisted living and nursing homes are two different types of residential care facilities, each designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with varying levels of assistance and medical requirements. Here are the key differences between assisted living and nursing homes in California:

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Jewish Senior Living Options in Los Angeles

2023 Guide to Jewish Holiday Celebrations in LA Senior Living

Posted: Sep 13th, 2023

How do Los Angeles Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities observe the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? My blog gives you some highlights of what’s going on around town.

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Senior Living Options

Choosing Board and Care Homes Wisely

Posted: Aug 15th, 2023

Selecting the right board and care home for your loved one is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. These smaller, homelike settings can provide personalized care and a family atmosphere, but it’s important to work with a knowledgeable professional in choosing a home.

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Senior Living Options

Top Dining Trends in Los Angeles Senior Living

Posted: Jul 10th, 2023

As we baby boomers age and with the adoption of a more “foodie” culture, dining options in senior living communities are changing. Senior Living expert Sarah Ordover details some of the latest trends in Los Angeles.

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Senior Living Options

Los Angeles Senior Living Facilities With Swimming Pools

Posted: Jun 20th, 2023

Swimming pools offer many benefits to seniors. But unfortunately, few independent living, assisted living, or memory care communities in Los Angeles feature pools as an amenity. Sarah Ordover tells you where to find them here and talks about the advantages of getting your loved one in the water.

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Senior Living Guides

The 6 Best LA Senior Living Communities To Enjoy The Outdoors

Posted: May 22nd, 2023

More and more families seeking independent living, assisted living communities or memory care facilities in Los Angeles are looking for outdoor space. Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles owner, Sarah Ordover, shares her favorites here.

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Senior Living Options

Assisted Living in California – What Is and Is Not Allowed

Posted: May 16th, 2023

The regulations governing assisted living, board and care home, and memory care facilities in Los Angeles limit care for conditions such as diabetes and bed sores. In this blog, Sarah Ordover helps you understand what is and is not allowed in California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs).

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

When Is It Time To Move A Loved One To Memory Care?

Posted: May 2nd, 2023

Guilt and fear are the two driving forces keeping family from moving a loved one into memory care. In this blog, Sarah gives a case study of a wife who is working through her feelings about placing her husband with Parkinson’s and Lewy-Body dementia.

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Senior Living Options

Understanding the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver Program

Posted: Apr 11th, 2023

California’s Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver program is a much-needed service for low-income seniors but locating a suitable assisted living or memory care bed in metro Los Angeles can be difficult.

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Senior Health Conditions

Choosing Assisted Living for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted: Apr 3rd, 2023

Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition impacting the central nervous system. For most families, at some point, in-home care or assisted living, including a group home or memory care, may be the best option when caring for a loved one.

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Senior Living Options

Los Angeles Assisted Living – Decorating with Style

Posted: Mar 5th, 2023

In Los Angeles, moving to a senior living community, whether it is an independent living community or assisted living does not mean forgoing your own personal style. Senior living expert, Sarah Ordover, shares some of her favorite apartments.

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Nursing Homes

How To Pick a Skilled Nursing Facility in Los Angeles

Posted: Feb 1st, 2023

Most of my clients have had to choose a skilled nursing (SNF) in LA for their loved ones at some point. How do you choose where to go? Sarah Ordover shares some tips and tells you about the 100-day SNF myth

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Senior Living Options

6 Top Dog-Friendly Senior Living Facilities in Los Angeles

Posted: Jan 11th, 2023

Retirement communities in Los Angeles, from independent living spots to assisted living, and even some memory care facilities, welcome your pets. In particular, dogs are welcome at most senior living communities and many are provisioned to make caring for your dog easy. Cats are allowed in almost all Los Angeles retirement communities. I’ve even seen a few birds […]

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Senior Living Guides

Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles Senior Living: Beverly Hills

Posted: Dec 30th, 2022

Beverly Hills, one of the priciest and most exclusive neighborhoods in Los Angeles is also home to some of the most expensive and luxurious senior living communities in the area. While only a few assisted living properties actually reside in the Beverly Hills 90210 and 90211 zip codes, the area adjacent to Beverly Hills in […]

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Senior Health Conditions

Seeing A Parent for Thanksgiving? Look for Warning Signs.

Posted: Nov 8th, 2022

Seeing a parent over Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays is a time to look for warning signs that your loved one may need help.

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Senior Living Options

Los Angeles Senior Living- Independent vs Assisted- How To Choose

Posted: Oct 28th, 2022

How to choose between independent living and assisted living senior living in Los Angeles? Senior Living Advisor Sarah Ordover explains the difference.

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Blog

Want To Delight Your Aging Parent? Give Them Rosemary Clooney!

Posted: Oct 12th, 2022

Studies show that our most important music is the songs we listened to when we were 13 and 14 years old. Delight your elder with the gift of music, a significant way to connect as your loved one ages.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

Best Memory Care Facilities for Different Stages of Dementia

Posted: Jul 25th, 2022

Care facilities for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia are evolving. In traditional dementia care settings, any person with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive disease is required to live in a secured memory care wing, regardless of their capabilities or level of acuity. This has resulted in persons with dementia who are still […]

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Los Angeles Senior Living News

Which Senior Living Option Is Right For Me?

Posted: Jul 12th, 2022

Knowing which type of senior living could be best for your current and future needs is the first step to making a confident decision. Senior Living Expert Sarah Ordover reviews the different types of communities in this article to help you make the right choice.

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Senior Living Guides

Independent Senior Living Retirement Communities in Los Angeles

Posted: May 24th, 2022

In metro Los Angeles, there are only a handful of independent senior living retirement communities. Most places that provide independent living also provide assisted living and, in many cases, memory care. Los Angeles Senior Living Expert, Sarah Ordover, discusses some of the best options here.

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Los Angeles Senior Living News

Senior Living Objection #1: “Everyone Is So Old”

Posted: May 17th, 2022

Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles owner, Sarah Ordover, walks you through the most important factors to consider when evaluating independent living, assisted living, or Alzheimer’s/Memory care options.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

Free Virtual Lectures for Caregivers on Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Posted: Mar 15th, 2022

Brain Health: 2022 An Owner’s Guide To Successful Aging and Understanding Dementia Series Join Assisted Living Locators and Dementia Care Education for our virtual educational series on dementia and Alzheimer’s for family caregivers.  The lecture series is designed to translate the latest brain research and treatment into a cutting-edge series of lectures for the lay […]

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Senior Living Guides

The Definitive Guide to Los Angeles Board and Care Homes

Posted: Feb 8th, 2022

Board and Care Homes provide a small group home setting for physically or cognitively disabled seniors. Get the info you need here to be a smart consumer.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

Want To Improve Your Memory? Forget Pills! Eat Better!

Posted: Jan 20th, 2022

Memory supplements and pills are a billion-dollar business. But your diet plays a bigger role in maintaining cognitive health than any over-the-counter memory aide.

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Los Angeles Senior Living News

Key Factors for LA Assisted Living Facilities Evaluation

Posted: Dec 17th, 2021

Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles owner, Sarah Ordover, walks you through the most important factors to consider when evaluating independent living, assisted living, or Alzheimer’s/Memory care options.

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Financial and Legal Considerations

The 6 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in California

Posted: Nov 3rd, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, Medicare does NOT pay for assisted living. Senior Living expert, Sarah Ordover, explains the 6 ways that families can pay for long-term care.

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Senior Living Guides

Insider’s Guide To 7 Best Los Angeles Memory Care Facilities

Posted: Oct 7th, 2021

Local expert Sarah Ordover of Assisted Living Locators provides the real scoop on the best dementia, Alzheimer’s and memory care facilities in Los Angeles

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Luxury Assisted Living Los Angeles

4 New Los Angeles Luxury Senior Living Communities – 2021

Posted: Sep 24th, 2021

4 luxury independent living, assisted living and memory care communities have opened in the Los Angeles area in the past year. What makes these communities stand out from the crowd? Find out here.

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Jewish Senior Living Options in Los Angeles

High Holy Day Celebrations

Posted: Sep 9th, 2021

Senior Living Communities in Los Angeles, be they independent, assisted living or memory care, have thriving, active Jewish communities. This is particularly on display during the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. See how Jewish seniors celebrate here.

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Financial and Legal Considerations

California Long-Term Care Cost – Genworth Survey Results

Posted: Aug 24th, 2021

Average assisted living cost in California is $5,000 per month for a one bedroom, $29 per hour for home care, and $11,500 for a nursing home. Los Angeles prices are higher.

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Nursing Homes

Skilled Nursing Versus Nursing Homes – What’s The Difference?

Posted: Aug 11th, 2021

When your loved one is discharged from the hospital, understanding the difference between a skilled nursing facility and a nursing home is an important step in determining the best care option.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

An In-Depth Look At Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted: Jun 4th, 2021

Alzheimer’s Disease is an unfortunate—and unfortunately common—affliction, impacting as many as 5.8 million Americans in 2020. A diagnosis of the disease can be debilitating, disheartening, and disorienting. The amount of information out there can feel overwhelming, or somehow like never enough. But there are a few major aspects of the disease that anyone impacted by […]

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Senior Living Guides

Insiders Guide to Los Angeles Senior Living: Burbank and Glendale

Posted: May 12th, 2021

Burbank and Glendale offer some of the best priced assisted living communities in the Greater Los Angeles area from simple and homey to upscale luxury. Sarah Ordover, owner of Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles shares some of her favorites.

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Senior Living Guides

Insider Guide to Los Angeles Senior Living: San Fernando Valley East

Posted: Mar 31st, 2021

The San Fernando Valley has many affordable assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care options. Sarah Ordover highlights some here.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

“Fun Inside,” New Activity Books for Seniors with MCI

Posted: Mar 4th, 2021

“Fun Inside” is a series of three activity books written for seniors of the greatest generation with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The books provide simple word games, puzzles and coloring activities to stimulate and soothe those dealing with cognitive decline who do not yet have Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia.

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COVID-19 and Assisted Living

Most California Assisted Livings Have Received First Vaccine

Posted: Feb 18th, 2021

On a February 17, 2021 Zoom call with Residential Care For the Elderly (RCFE) administrators, the California Department of Social Services announced that most California assisted living facilities have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Senior Living Guides

Insider Guide to Los Angeles Senior Living: Hollywood & West Hollywood

Posted: Feb 5th, 2021

Learn about the Jewish Kosher communities, luxury assisted living facilities, great independent living properties & more in Hollywood and West Hollywood.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

Do “Brain Boosting” Memory Supplements Work?

Posted: Jan 26th, 2021

Brain-boosting memory supplements are advertised everywhere but do they work? The answer is no. Exercise & strong relationships do more for seniors.

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Senior Living Guides

Insider Guide to Los Angeles Senior Living: Santa Monica

Posted: Jan 12th, 2021

Whether you are relocating your mom and dad from out of town or finding a new place for your local loved one, living by the beach is often a dream. Here is a list of the five most notable Santa Monica area senior living communities from Los Angeles Senior Living Advisor, Sarah Ordover, Owner of […]

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COVID-19 and Assisted Living

Assisted Living Vaccine Procedures Announced by State Licensing

Posted: Dec 8th, 2020

Community Care Licensing Announces “The Pharmacy Partnership Program” to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines at Senior Care Facilities

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Financial and Legal Considerations

Elder in Poor Health? Medicare Advantage May Not Be Beneficial

Posted: Nov 27th, 2020

Medicare open enrollment ends December 7th. If your senior suffers from dementia, stroke or ends up in rehab a lot, consider getting back on Medicare.

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COVID-19 and Assisted Living

Can We Tour Yet?

Posted: Oct 7th, 2020

Assisted living and other senior living communities have resumed move-ins and tours, with slight adjustments due to COVID.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

Assisted Living in Los Angeles: Couples With Different Needs

Posted: Aug 18th, 2020

Accommodating couples with different physical & cognitive needs is a challenge. We can help you navigate this challenging situation in the LA area.

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COVID-19 and Assisted Living

Requests for Caregiving Services Surging During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted: Jul 29th, 2020

As workplaces reopen and school begins, it is essential that families find resources to take care of the more vulnerable, older population.

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COVID-19 and Assisted Living

CA Assisted Living Rule Changes

Posted: Jul 9th, 2020

In June, the Ca Dept. of Social Services issued new guidelines to assisted livings paving the way for relaxation on a number of social activities.

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COVID-19 and Assisted Living

Long-Term Care Under COVID-19 Explained

Posted: May 27th, 2020

Nursing homes and assisted living are different yet they are lumped together during the COVID outbreak. Infection is significantly lower in assisted living.

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COVID-19 and Assisted Living

Should You Move Your Parent To Assisted Living During COVID-19?

Posted: May 12th, 2020

There are many factors to consider when contemplating a move to assisted living or memory care during the COVID. Here is one client’s experience.

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COVID-19 and Assisted Living

6 Tips For Keeping In Touch During COVID-19

Posted: May 12th, 2020

Not being able to visit your loved one in Assisted Living or a Nursing Home is an anxiety provoking experience. Here are some tips to help you.

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Los Angeles Senior Living News

10 Signs Your Loved One May Be Ready for Assisted Living

Posted: Nov 13th, 2019

Not eating, increased isolation and lack of housekeeping should sound the alarm.

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Los Angeles Senior Living News

Can I Bring My Dog?

Posted: Jun 12th, 2019

Pets are welcome at Assisted Living. Bring your dog, cat, even your bird! Furry friends encouraged!

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Senior Living Guides

Los Angeles Assisted Living Costs

Posted: Jun 11th, 2019

The cost of Los Angeles assisted living varies greatly depending on location, facility size and amenities.

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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care

Options for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Communities

Posted: Jun 10th, 2019

There are a number of different types of dementia care communities in the Los Angeles area. Sarah discusses them here.

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