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6 Best Alzheimer’s and Memory Care Facilities in Los Angeles
Posted: Dec 5th, 2024
Dementia is an umbrella term referring to a group of major neurocognitive disorders (major NCD) with names like Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, and Vascular Dementia. A person with one of the NCDs has symptoms that are severe enough that it interferes with their ability to perform activities of daily life. Often, […]
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 […]
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
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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:
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.
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.
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.
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
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Insider Guide to Los Angeles Senior Living: Memory Care, Alzheimer’s & Dementia
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
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.