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Uncategorized • September 19, 2024

The Complete Downsizing Checklist for Seniors

As many as 70% of Americans will have to move into assisted living accommodations in their lifetime. Moving into senior living can be a big life change for older adults, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful process. By taking the time to emotionally prepare for a move, making a detailed downsizing plan, following…

A smiling senior in assisted living reads a memory book with their child during a visit.

How Often Should You Visit A Loved One In Assisted Living?

When a loved one moves into an assisted living community, finding the right balance of visits can be challenging. This is a big change for everyone involved. While they’re certainly enjoying their time with many fun activities, there’s nothing like a visit from family and friends to lift your spirits! We encourage you to make…

a variety of letters in the background with 'respite' spelled in the foreground.

Senior Living, Short Term Care • July 30, 2024

Respite Care for Caregivers: How We Can Help

Caring for a loved one is an act of love, selflessness, and dedication. It involves countless hours of attention, emotional support, and physical effort. But even the most devoted caregivers need a break to recharge and take care of their own well-being. That's where respite care comes in. Respite care offers temporary relief to caregivers,…

A group of older adults enjoy painting together in their senior living community.

Lifestyle, Senior Living, Wellness & Fitness • July 22, 2024

5 Fun Indoor Activities for Seniors

Engaging in activities and creating a social community is important for healthy aging, especially for older adults. Getting outside for fresh air, gardening, and lawn sports is a great idea when possible, but there are also plenty of ways to have fun indoors when the weather outside is being uncooperative. Some ideas include: Arts and…

Senior Living • July 30, 2020

Peace of Mind Lives Here

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • June 27, 2019

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

USA Today reports that a study completed by University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom found a link between dementia and several commonly used medications including anticholinergic drugs like antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiephileptic drugs "which resulted in nearly 50% increased odds of dementia." The following article and study "strongly warns people against stopping any of…

Caregiving • June 25, 2018

Supported in My Career Goals

"In our youth, my sisters and I regularly visited Extended Care Facilities and Nursing Homes, as our parents were heavily involved in volunteering in the community. On Sundays, we visited residents, played games, sang songs, and shared stories. These experiences taught me at a young age how important it was to engage and value people…

Caregiving • December 17, 2018

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

There are many decisions nurses make while navigating through their nursing career. Choosing the right employer may be the most important. Whether you are an experienced nurse of 30 years or choosing your first employer out of school, being aware of critical employer differences can vitally impact your engagement, productivity, personal well-being and career satisfaction.…

Caregiving • December 17, 2018

9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing

There are many caregiver misconceptions surrounding Long Term Care. Since there are some amazing career opportunities in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Memory Care, we want to educate you on what you might be missing. Let’s debunk some myths: Long Term Care is slow-paced and easy Long Term Care has its own unique challenges or…

Senior Living • November 7, 2018

Celebrating The Holidays in an Assisted Living Community

The holidays are around the corner, and if this is your first time spending the them in an assisted living community, you might be surprised by how much cheer and festivities there are to look forward to. Here’s a few ways our residents like to ring in the holidays at Kingston. Halloween One of our…

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The Complete Downsizing Checklist for Seniors

How Often Should You Visit A Loved One In Assisted Living?

Respite Care for Caregivers: How We Can Help

5 Fun Indoor Activities for Seniors

Peace of Mind Lives Here

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

Supported in My Career Goals

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing

Celebrating The Holidays in an Assisted Living Community

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