Affordable Housing is Not Just a Dream

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Yes, it is possible to find affordable housing. And yes, it may take a while. But if you follow the guidelines below, and qualify financially you can enjoy one of these fine communities in the near future. Kinds of affordable housing Affordable housing can be subsidized by foundations or religious organizations, and by the Federal program under the administration of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]

Why Did You Move into a Senior Community? An Interview

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Senior Seasons speaks with a client, Monty Hepner, about his decision to move into a senior community. SS: Monty, how long have you lived in your independent/assisted living community and why did you decide to make this move? Monty: My wife, Lisa, and I moved into this senior complex over six years ago. We chose an independent apartment because we didn’t need any personal care but Lisa was … [Read more...]

Dementia with a Twist – A Novel

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Those of you who like to read novels might enjoy an excellent one that we just finished. Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante is written in the voice of Dr. Jennifer White, a retired surgeon and mother, whose dementia increases throughout the book. It is a murder mystery with real meaning for those of us who know and love persons struggling with dementia. The complexities of family and friendships, … [Read more...]

Exercise to Live Healthier

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Evidence suggests that people who are more physically active are less likely to lose their memory or have to go to a nursing home. See this recent study. … [Read more...]

Why Assisted Living?

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Reasons why you may want to explore Assisted Living options include: • Social Activities and New Friends. Enjoying friends and an active social life are vital to health and happiness. Assisted Living programs offer a range of social and recreational activities, such as entertainment, parties and art classes, and other opportunities to meet new friends, especially at … [Read more...]

How to Find Assisted Living

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When you are in need of assisted living or any other kind of senior housing in California, the answer is easy: call Senior Seasons and we will help you. However, if you need a home in another state, you will have to do a little extra searching. To get started, you can watch our You Tube video on How to Find Assisted Living. It is best that you find a local, compassionate, knowledgeable, … [Read more...]

A Love Story

Devoted Older Couple

By Susan Thaxton It was 3:00 in the afternoon when the call came in.  The caller asked me to meet a police officer at a private residence where I would be introduced to Jim. It seems that 85-year-old Jim and his wife, 89-year-old Sarah, were well known to the police department. Sarah had advancing dementia and Jim was caring for her in their long-time home.  Sarah enjoyed taking walks in … [Read more...]