Pamela Mills, Director of Memory Care Programs
Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Ingleside Well Being Philosophy – Autonomy
In our last issue we introduced Ingleside’s Well Being Philosophy and it’s six elements:
- Autonomy
- Wellness
- Purposeful Living
- Connection
- Being Seen
- Authentic Living
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Pamela Mills, Director of Memory Care Programs
Posted: Monday, September 9, 2019
Insuring Well Being in those living with neurocognitive disorders
What is well-being and why does it matter? Is it possible for a person with a neurocognitive disorder, living in a life plan community, to be genuinely happy? Yes! Increasingly, within the past century, neuropsychologists and geriatricians have begun to ask questions about what circumstances or contributions assist a person with neurocognitive impairment to live well along with their diagnosis.
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By Donna Fuller, Ingleside Director of Outreach
Posted: Monday, August 5, 2019
What do CCRCs really offer in the way of tangible and intangible benefits
When it comes to senior housing and lifestyle options, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, offer a great option for those looking for engaged living and peace of mind. There are a lot of misconceptions about what CCRC/Life Plan communities offer, so let’s uncover the facts and benefits of this type of full-service senior living community:
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IRC Blog
Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Retirement Living Rightsizing Tips
What exactly does “rightsizing” mean? According to Dictionary.com, it means “to adjust to an appropriate size.” For those looking to move into a Life Plan Community, rightsizing means making important decisions about what items from your current home will make you happiest in your new home.
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IRC Blog
Posted: Friday, June 28, 2019
Working Toward Equal Access in LGBT Senior Living
There are an estimated 3 million openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) seniors in the United States…and that number is growing as the Baby Boomers enter retirement. It’s a large market of prospective residents for the senior living industry. However, a 2013 study conducted by Erin Fitzgerald, MPA, and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force examined the compounding negative effect a lifetime’s worth of healthcare and economic discrimination has had on LGBT seniors–the end-result being fewer senior living options, either because of poor health or insufficient retirement savings.
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IRC Blog
Posted: Friday, May 31, 2019
When Memory Issues Are Cause for Concern
A concern that is commonly voiced by adult children is that their aging parent is beginning to get forgetful. Maybe they are losing their keys more frequently. Perhaps they uncharacteristically failed to pay some bills on time. Such changes can seem especially pronounced for those who only see their parents occasionally (such as around the holiday season that is fast-approaching).
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IRC Blog
Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Wellness Programs: Good for CCRC Residents & The Bottom Line
“Wellness” is a term that gets used a lot in senior living, and depending on the context, it can have many different meanings. But when it comes to continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, also called life plan communities) and other styles of senior living options, “wellness” usually refers to any service or amenity that contributes to the residents’ quality-of-life. Additionally, CCRCs also provide wellness services in the form of nursing or medical care, if and when their residents need it.
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IRC Blog
Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2019
Factors to Consider when Choosing a CCRC (Life Plan Community)
Choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community, also referred to as a CCRC or life plan community, is a major decision and one that is unlike any other choice you have made before. Ultimately, it is a decision that impacts your lifestyle, finances, housing, and health care. That is why it is important to make an informed decision; one that can help secure your future, regardless of unforeseen health situations. As you weigh your options, here are some things to consider:
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IRC Blog
Posted: Saturday, December 29, 2018
7 Resolutions Seniors Can Make for the New Year
Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar, you present a new place for new ideas and progress. – Charles F. Kettering, inventor, engineer, and businessman
Roughly half of Americans admit to usually making some kind of New Year’s resolution. Yet despite their good intentions for self-improvement, only about 8 percent of people are successful in achieving their resolution, according to statisticbrain.com, often because they set a goal that is simply too lofty.
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IRC Blog
Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018
Considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community? Here are Four Key Aspects of the Decision Process.
Continuing care retirement communities are a popular retirement living choice among older adults who live fully, or mostly, independently today but desire to live in a setting whereby long-term care services are available if needed in the future. Choosing the right community is an important often complex decision process. Here are four key aspects of the decision process:
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