Category Archives: Assisted Living

Who Oversees Assisted Living Facilities?

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Last February, the New York Times published the results of a two-year study of assisted living facilities requested by a bipartisan group of four senators. That report took a detailed look at the role of assisted living in the Medicaid system. The conclusion was that the federal government spends billions of dollars on this program […]

OurSeniors.net can help find the right care for you

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OurSeniors.net never forgets its original mission – helping seniors and their families to find the best available senior assisted living, memory care living or in-home senior care. That is why we are so proud to be associated with Grace Manor Assisted Living and Market Street Memory Care Residences in the Port Orange and Palm Coast […]

Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Sudden Memory Loss

Forgetting where you put your keys, the name of a song you just cannot get out of your head, or who was in your favorite movie, is a familiar experience for people of all ages. This type of minor memory loss becomes more common with age, but a sudden and extensive loss of important memory […]

Do you need short-term care for a senior loved one?

Emergencies or unexpected needs can take you away from home and from your caretaker role. Did you know that Grace Manor of Port Orange offers short stay or respite programs and a senior day-stay program? Get quick information by looking at PAGE 2 of our senior living magazine or see complete details by choosing GRACE […]

How to prevent a senior from wandering

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“Wandering” is a major concern for caregivers involved in senior home care and for the professional staff in senior assisted living facilities. Wandering is an event associated with conditions that produce impairment of memory or mental capacity. This can include people who suffer from autism or Down’s syndrome, as well as Alzheimer’s disease or other […]