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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.
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
Luxury Assisted Living
9 Best Luxury Senior Living Communities in Los Angeles
Posted: Jan 11th, 2023
From Beverly Hills to Santa Monica, Sarah Ordover shares 9 communities worth considering if you're searching for luxury living in LA. Learn more: 310-750-0681
Senior Living Options
6 Most Dog-Friendly Senior Living Facilities in Los Angeles
Posted: Jan 11th, 2023
Find out all you need to know about assisted living communities that allow dogs in this blog from Los Angeles senior living expert, Sarah Ordover of Assisted Living Locators.
Jewish Senior Living
Jewish Assisted Living In Los Angeles & Surrounding Area
Posted: Dec 31st, 2022
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.
Senior Living Guides
Insider's Guide to Los Angeles Senior Living: Beverly Hills
Posted: Dec 30th, 2022
Sarah Ordover provides an insider's guide to the best independent, assisted and memory care communities in the Beverly Hills area.
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.
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.
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.
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 Los Angeles today, there are an increasing number of alternative living arrangements that respond to individuals at the different stages of dementia.
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.
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.
Senior Living News
Senior Living Objection #1: "Everyone Is So Old"
Posted: May 17th, 2022
The number one objection I receive from elders and their families when touring senior living communities in Los Angeles is "Everyone Looks So Old." This article discusses why so many older adults are prejudiced against their own.
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care
Free Virtual Lectures For Caregivers - Navigating Dementia and Alzheimer's
Posted: Mar 15th, 2022
Families and caregivers are invited to Zoom in to a series of lectures on navigating memory loss presented by Assisted Living Locators and Dementia Care Education.
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.
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.
Senior Living News
Evaluating Assisted Living Facilities in Los Angeles - Key Factors
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.
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care
Assisted Living and Parkinson's - What to Know
Posted: Dec 7th, 2021
Parkinson's disease is a debilitating condition impacting the central nervous system. For most families, at some point, in-home care or assisted living may be the best option when caring for a loved one.
Financial 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.
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care
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
Luxury Assisted Living
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.
Jewish Senior Living
Los Angeles Jewish Assisted Living: 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.
Financial Legal Considerations
California Cost Of Long-Term Care - 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.
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.
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care
An In-Depth Look At Alzheimer's Disease
Posted: Jun 4th, 2021
A diagnosis of the Alzheimer's 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 Alzheimer’s should know.
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.
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.
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.
Covid 19
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.
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.
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care
Do "Brain Boosting" Memory Supplements Work for the Elderly?
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.
Senior Living Guides
Insider Guide to Los Angeles Senior Living: Santa Monica
Posted: Jan 12th, 2021
Sarah Ordover shares her picks for the best senior independent living, senior assisted living, board and care homes and memory care facilities in Santa Monica.
Covid 19
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
Financial Legal Considerations
Elder in Bad Health? Medicare Advantage May Not Be an Advantage
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.
Covid 19
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.
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.
Covid 19
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.
Covid 19
CA Assisted Living Rule Changes - Visits, Dining, Activities
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.
Covid 19
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.
Covid 19
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.
Covid 19
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.
Senior Living News
10 Warning Signs Your Loved One Is Ready For Assisted Living
Posted: Nov 13th, 2019
Not eating, increased isolation and lack of housekeeping should sound the alarm.
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!
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.
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.