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…
Where to Live?
Seniors face choices of staying where they are or finding a new community. Kaye, the founder of Senior Seasons, recently co-led a workshop for families exploring senior living options at a housing conference organized by Avenidas, a private, non-profit agency that has been helping mid- Peninsula seniors live well, learn, and maintain their independence for…
Why Assisted Living?
Reasons why you may want to explore Assisted Living options include: Fun 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 meals.…
What Is It Worth? Selling Your “Stuff”
In his book Sell, Keep, or Toss?, Harry L. Rinker (www.HarryRinker.com) reminds us that an object has value only when someone else wants to buy it. It is worth only what that buyer is willing to pay for it. If two or more people want the same object, the value can increase. The more desirable…
Couples Living With Dementia
As a senior housing consultant, one of the most difficult requests that I get is from couples, who are “differently-abled” but want to continue living together. In these couples, one spouse has dementia and the other is acting as caregiver. Many of these couples would benefit from moving into a retirement/assisted living community. Regardless, the couple that…
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