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From Independence to Care: How Long-Term Care Insurance Changed My Father’s Final Years
February 3, 2025“My father was the most independent man I’d ever met, but watching him struggle without...
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Her Last Wish: A Daughter’s Heartfelt Plea for Long-Term Care
January 27, 2025“As I held my mother’s trembling hand, I realized her biggest fear wasn’t death—it was...
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Understanding the Differences Between Facilities
January 8, 2025When it comes to choosing a senior living option, understanding the differences between independent living, assisted living, and nursing homes is essential. Each offers varying levels of care and support to meet different needs.
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When Should You Move from Assisted Living to Memory Care?
December 5, 2024While some people with dementia may never need to make the move from Assisted Living to Memory Care, certain signs may develop that indicate your loved one needs a higher level of care.
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Making the Move to Assisted Living in the New Year
December 1, 2024When your loved one needs additional support in their daily lives, finding an assisted living community that will care for their needs is a must. Discover assisted living at Quartet Senior Living, nestled in the heart of Bettendorf. More than just a residence, it’s a tailored experience designed to strike the perfect balance between an engaging lifestyle and personalized support for your loved one.
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Assisted Living vs Nursing Home: What’s The Difference?
November 3, 2024For a long time, many people associated the term “assisted living” with “nursing home.” Back in the day, the two types of care were practically synonymous. However, over the past several decades, these two care levels have greatly evolved into two distinct lifestyles—and that’s a good thing. The goals of these two types of care differ greatly.
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Ten Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living
October 18, 2024Assisted living communities are essential for supporting seniors both physically and socially while maintaining their independence. The need for assisted living often arises when a loved one can no longer live comfortably at home without help. Barbara Levison, a geriatric care manager, o?ers insights on balancing support with independence.
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Which Lifestyle Is Right for You
September 18, 2024Choosing the right senior living option for a loved one's next chapter can be di?cult, particularly given the di?erences in care de?nitions across states. To help simplify your decision-making, we o?er detailed information on three primary senior living choices: assisted living, memory care and independent living.
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Thrive, Not Just Survive
September 18, 2024Social isolation is a leading cause of depression in the older adult. It is common for social isolation to creep up on a person, especially when medical and/or cognitive changes make it difficult to engage in normal activities.
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A Walk in the Park
January 3, 2023Ridgecrest CEO, Patrick McDonald, has his own vision for Ridgecrest Village. “I want to build on what our founders created. We want our residents and their families to have an ‘experience’ at Ridgecrest…to be able to gather outside around a fire, have a barbeque in the courtyard or simply enjoy a walk in the park.”
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