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In-Home Care: The Most Preferred & Affordable Option
March 6, 2025AARP studies show that 90% of people over the age of 65 would prefer to...
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Understanding the Levels of Care for Seniors
February 13, 2025As seniors age, their needs and lifestyles can change dramatically. Whether you’re a senior exploring...
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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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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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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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Advocating for Your Health
January 3, 2023It finally feels like summer! Most of us go about our daily routines without giving...
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Aging and You – Locally Owned and Operated An Important Consideration in Senior Living
January 3, 2023Living in a community which is locally owned and operated is something residents just take in stride. They know their voice is heard directly by the one(s) who can make things happen, whether it be the CEO or a board member they happen to see at church or a community event. Accountability is there and it makes all the difference in the world.
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Continuing Care Retirement and Medicaid
January 2, 2023Living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) has some distinct advantages. First, you have pretty much everything you need right in one place: wonderful food, fellowship, shelter, safety, transportation, and even access to nursing care when you need it. You shed worries about things like snow removal, house and yard maintenance, and annual real estate taxes. Another huge benefit is having all levels along the continuum of care readily available to you as you age: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled and long-term nursing care (nursing home).
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Exploring Your Best Senior Living Option
January 2, 2023Ridgecrest is a long-time established retirement community in Davenport and offers several options ranging from monthly lease to a traditional LifeCare Plan.
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