Today’s seniors are expecting more from every aspect of their lives. The senior housing industry has responded by creating assisted living communities, a place where senior residents thrive. To celebrate the way more than one million people live, there is National Assisted Living Week® taking place September 11-17, 2016. This year’s theme “Keep Connected” showcases the integral role technology plays …
A Resident at The Groves of Tustin is crowned at the Miss Newport/Miss Irvine USA Pageant
In April, ISL put into place in its communities a program that is truly enhancing the lives of residents called Vibrant Life®. One component of the program is called “Livin’ the Dream,” designed to take residents dreams and make them a reality. Recently The Groves of Tustin made a dream come true for one of their residents, Terry Scholderer. She …
Do Seniors Need a Living Will?
What is a living will and who should have one? Discussions about end-of-life and critical-care issues are never easy and often get put aside because no family members are at that stage, but planning ahead can prevent confusion, conflict and unnecessary suffering during times of worry and grief. Knowing a loved one’s wishes before an illness or accident ensures that …
Do You Judge Yourself As a “Caregiver”
Coping strategies to help banish caregiver’s remorse and guilt Being a caregiver to a senior family member is a valuable service and a great responsibility, performed out of love and devotion, and the task does have its rewards. Still, it is a hugely demanding job, often requiring round-the-clock responsibilities. The enormous challenges of caregiving can bring forth many conflicting and …
Ways to Help Seniors Drink Enough Fluids on Hot Summer Days
Fun tips for staying hydrated in warmer weather To stay healthy, all humans need water to keep joints moving, protect organs and tissues, regulate body temperature, and overall make the body work better. On hot days, our bodies lose water more rapidly than usual. Also, senior adults have risk factors that can cause problems in the heat, including a reduced …
Casa Aldea at Santaluz Opens Sales Office
San Diego (August 3, 2016) Casa Aldea at Santauz, a new assisted living and memory care community currently under construction, has been receiving attention from those interested to see what the spectacular new development is offering residents. To accommodate interest, a sales office is open for viewing Monday – Sunday from 9am – 5pm. Located in San Diego, Casa Aldea …
Daily Dining is a Highlight at Senior Living Communities
ISL communities serve up superior dining experiences that prioritize healthy, delicious foods and enjoyable occasions to socialize At any age, we all look forward to a good meal, and our expectations for healthy, delicious, and engaging dining choices are higher than ever. Residents at today’s senior living communities expect more when it comes to dining. To meet residents’ desire for …
Fun Things To Do with Grandkids This Summer
Summertime offers plenty of opportunities for families to connect—kids are out of school, vacation days are scheduled, and warm weather brings us out and about. When your grandkids (or great-grandkids!) come to visit, do you need some activities that are fun for all ages? We have a few suggestions for residents and their families—simple ways to have a good time …
The Groves of Tustin Embraces a “Vibrant Life”
Integral Senior Living knows well that living a vibrant life at any age is a life worth living. Now the senior living management company is taking the idea of vibrant living a step further by making it easier for residents at all its communities to be vibrant through its new Vibrant Life® program. Recently ISL rolled out its innovative program …
Ways to Help Seniors at Visits to the Doctor
Going alone to a doctor’s appointment can be stressful at any age, but older adults often feel especially intimidated. Having a loved one come along as a healthcare advocate during a doctor’s visit can help seniors get better care. As an advocate, you can provide moral support as well as help seniors talk about sensitive health issues, ask questions, take …