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8 Questions to Ask During Your Assisted Living Search

So you’ve made the decision to move to assisted living? Kristine Tilton, Executive Director of Waterstone at Wellesley, says that, for many, it’s the best decision they’ve ever made. “Assisted living is really the best of both worlds for seniors wanting independence but needing some level of assistance,” she says. “You receive the benefit of living in your own place, along with all the services and amenities of the community, plus peace of mind knowing that caring assistance is never far away

Caregiver assisting a senior with daily activities

Tips for Assisting Your Loved One with Daily Activities

A big part of caregiving for someone with dementia revolves around assisting with activities of daily living, or ADL. As dementia progresses, the individual loses the ability to perform certain functions and tasks, which means it’s up to the caregiver to provide assistance that helps the individual live as independently as possible. However, caregivers must balance their loved one’s needs with their dignity and desire to be treated like an adult, not like a child. “All of us want to live a

Dining room at Waterstone at Wellesley

Enjoy Every Day with Unsurpassed Service and Amenities

Once you’ve decided to move into an assisted living community, the next big decision is: where? As you’re sifting through the various options available, you have a lot of things to take into consideration. While some of them may be obvious – such as location or cost – there are other factors that may not be as apparent but can play a huge role in your quality of life. “Many people who choose to move into senior living find that their new home is a little bit like an all-inclusive resort,” says

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10 Tips for Maintaining Brain Health As You Age

The old adage goes, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” but that really couldn’t be further from the truth. As long as we’re using them, our brains are developing, learning and forming neural pathways. In fact, the brain can actually repair itself (just like muscles can), upending the old belief that with regards to your brain, you got what you got, and that is that.  “Knowing that our brains can stay supple, healthy and active through repeated use and exercise is great news for everyone

Senior laughing with caring loved one

How a Customized Care Plan Benefits Your Senior Loved One

No two people are alike – so why should care plans be one-size-fits-all? That’s certainly not the approach we take at Waterstone at Wellesley. While getting older is inevitable, and needing support is often unavoidable, that doesn’t mean that the best care should be a list of boxes that need to be ticked off. In order to live the best life possible, a customized care plan – a comprehensive plan that encompasses health and wellness in all its facets – can make a huge difference for you or your

The Dangers of Driving as You Age

There are few things more freeing than getting behind the wheel of a car and heading down the highway – and that’s not just for teenagers. The Federal Highway Administration reports that there are more than 41 million licensed drivers on the road who are age 65 and older. That’s up from 26 million just 20 years ago, and as the Baby Boomers age, expect there to be a lot more gray hairs gracing the roads.  “The unfortunate truth is that getting older causes a lot of issues that can affect your

Senior couple playing chess

Make the Change: Dementia Risk Factors You Can Avoid

No one wants to develop dementia – but as we live longer and longer, more and more of our society will develop a cognitive disease like Alzheimer’s. Since there isn’t a cure yet, doctors and scientists (as well as seniors and adults of all ages) are pushing for “risk reduction” in order to lessen one’s chance of developing these forms of health issues in the first place.  “Science is still trying to pinpoint the exact reasons why someone develops dementia, which means there’s no surefire way to

Senior and cargiver adult child hugging and laughing

Spring Cleaning: 9 Tips for Helping An Aging Parent Move into Ass...

Although the new year begins in January, it doesn’t really feel like a “new year” until the arrival of spring. That’s when we stretch our limbs, get out, start making plans and do some much-needed spring cleaning. It can be a great time to go through your old things, get rid of your junk and dream big about how you’re going to transform your space (A new deck? More storage?). It’s also a great time of year for seniors to consider making the move to assisted living.  “Springtime feels like a

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Five Warning Signs It May Be Time for Assisted Living for an Agin...

It can be hard, as an adult child, to watch your parents age and start to struggle. You worry about them falling or neglecting their health or being unable to get out of the house. If you’re in this situation, you may have wondered: is it time to move mom or dad to assisted living?  “There isn’t one individual signal that tells you it’s time to move to an assisted living community,” says Kristine Tilton, Executive Director of Waterstone at Wellesley. “It’s a case-by-case situation, and it’s a