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When is the Time Right?

Donna Nichols • December 21, 2022

How do you know when it's time to move your loved one to assisted living?

So, twenty-five or thirty years ago, you promised mom or dad you would NEVER put them in a “home”. Well, have you checked out the “homes” lately? They aren’t called “homes” anymore in they way they were and most of the stigma has been removed from the label. The assisted living communities of today are more like resort-style living. They are so well-equipped that you never have to leave.


Most of them have chapels, beauty salons, gyms, swimming pools, a bar, dining room, a common room, a library and so much more. They also include three (3) square meals a day, utilities, housekeeping, laundry, nursing care (if needed), activities, outings and transportation (if you don’t drive). Another upside to assisted living is there is no house or yard maintenance, if a light bulb goes out in your apartment, you call maintenance, how awesome is that? You also don’t have to pay for homeowner’s insurance or have the worry about replacing appliances. If I was old enough, and the time is coming soon, I would consider living in an assisted living community (in the independent section) just for the convenience of it all.


Now, how do you know when it’s time to move mom or dad to an assisted living? First and foremost, when safety is an issue is the biggest concern! Take the quiz below and if you answer yes to a few of the questions, you may want to give us a call to schedule your free consultation.


What happens when I call? When you call our office at 386-847-2322, I will take some basic information from you about your loved one. I will then give that information to one of our highly trained advisors who will contact you to go into more detail about your loved one’s medical, financial and social needs. Your advisor will then recommend what they feel is the best solution for your unique situation; it may not be assisted living; it may be home health or day care. Your advisor will then personally escort you on tours of the assisted living communities, if that is the recommendation agreed upon.


We will stay with you from start to finish! Holding your hand every step of the way, there is a lot to consider, and you have so much on your plate as it is, let US help you!!



1.     Is your loved one at risk of falling or having difficulty getting around?

2.     Is personal care such as, unkempt clothes, hygiene, change in appearance, attending to hair, bathing and dressing becoming more difficult?

3.     Is taking medications becoming more confusing with the right doses and at the right times?

4.     Is your loved one losing weight or finding it difficult to cook or grocery shop?

5.     Are the daily household chores and yard being neglected or becoming unsafe?

6.     Are we noticing a diminishment in driving skills – dents/scratches – driving too slowly? OR if not driving, are they having difficulty arranging transportation?

7.     Has there been an increased amount of memory loss, forgetfulness, or confusion?

8.     Is unopened mail piling up, past due bills, or mishandled finances?

9.     Has your loved one become reluctant to leave the house or socialize?

10. Are you noticing changes in personality, mood, or are they experiencing more irritability?


Please call us right away if you answered yes to any of the above questions so we can evaluate your loved one’s unique situation. People thrive today once they move into assisted living communities, so let’s start the new year off right by keeping mom, dad, or both, safe, healthy and happy.

Make Valentine’s Day Special for Seniors

By Donna Nichols • February 5, 2025
Valentine’s Day tends to zero in on romantic love, but what about our seniors? They too often get forgotten. We have some ways to make Valentine’s Day special for them too. Spend the day with your loved one. Spending quality time with a loved one is more important to a senior than anything else. There is no greater gift than time and please make sure you have enough, so you are not rushed. Do your elderly loved one have a favorite meal? Perhaps you can prepare it for them, or if they are able, you can prepare it together. How fun would that be for you both? Be sure to discuss the enjoyment it brought you while you are sharing the meal together. How about a game of name that love song? You could prepare a playlist of love songs from the generation and play them to see how many they get correct. Or, if you can sing, you can sing some for them and see if they can recollect them. Take some time for reminiscing, go through old photo albums, or ask about old times. Ask them about when you were young and what trouble you caused; this will give you all something to laugh (or cry) about. Has your loved one been cooped up all winter? Take them out for a nice lunch, or weather permitting, a picnic in the park. Go for coffee and a donut, then head out to see a movie. Make a “date” of it. Maybe your senior is into crafts. You can design special Valentine’s Day cards for other family members. This way your senior can express their love for them and send it to them in their own unique way. You can create other greeting cards as well. Bake some special treats together. Does your senior have some favorite cookies or cake? You could bake it together, or you can bake it for them. Then you can enjoy it after you have the meal you prepared together. Yummy, delicious!! You can watch some romantic movies together if they prefer to stay in the house or the weather isn’t so good. If they like to color, you can buy them some of those large coloring books and you can color together. Don’t forget the decorations and the flowers! Make the house or apartment as festive as possible. Even if they live in as assisted living community, you can still decorate their room to the nines! Make it as festive as possible! If you live in another state or can’t be close to your senior for Valentine’s Day, how about sending them a specially crafted care package. You can hand make some gifts, add some photos of family and friends, and send a personally recorded message. You can bake some homemade treats and incorporate some things that are of personal interest to them. This will show how much you care for them and make their Valentine’s Day extra special even if you can’t be with them.  There are so many ways to make Valentine’s Day special for seniors. Let’s not forget about them; make sure to show them they are so loved too!

February is National Heart Month

By Donna Nichols • February 4, 2025
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Hydration Tips for the Winter

By Donna Nichols • January 8, 2025
I’ve written many blogs about the importance of staying hydrated in the summer, but did you know it’s just as important to stay hydrated in the winter months? I’ve shared some important tips on how to stay hydrated in the winter and why. Cold, dry air can dehydrate you easily and quickly. Even if you don’t feel thirsty. Proper hydration can help regulate your body temperature, maintain healthy organ function, and prevent fatigue, dry skin, and headaches. In the colder months, you do not feel thirsty, that’s why it’s so important to make sure you drink plenty of water. Why is winter hydration so important? Colder air tends to be drier causing moisture to evaporate through your breathing which can cause dehydration. In colder weather, you may not feel as thirsty, causing you to become dehydrated quickly. Also, wearing more clothing traps sweat inside your clothing causing more fluid loss. What are some of the benefits of staying hydrated in the winter? • Drinking enough water helps keep your skin hydrated and prevents dryness. This will help with that dry, itchy skin feeling we all get in the winter. • Water helps your body maintain a regular core temperature. Which is so important to maintain in the winter. • Drinking plenty of water supports your immune system, which helps fight off winter colds and the flu. We all want to fight those germs off! • When you are dehydrated, you become tired easily, so drinking plenty of water helps keep your energy levels up. How do you stay hydrated in the winter? • Make sure you drink plenty of water. Set reminders if you must; you probably won’t feel as thirsty in the winter, but you need to keep drinking that water! • You don’t have to drink cold water; room temperature water works. You can also drink tea or water with lemon, as long as you’re getting your water. • If you’re going out, carry a water bottle with you to ensure you have water to drink. • Eat fruits and vegetables that contain water. Tomatoes, lettuce, strawberries, watermelon, cauliflower, mushrooms, cucumber, apples, and pineapple are just a few that contain high water contents. • If you think you’re dehydrated, check your urine; if it’s a darker color, that can suggest dehydration. Urine should be a pale, yellow color. As you can see, staying hydrated in the winter is just as important as staying hydrated in the summer, if not more. In the winter you don’t realize you are thirsty therefore you tend not to drink as much water as you should. This has the potential of wreaking havoc on your body. Please make sure you drink plenty of water in the wintertime as you do in the summertime. We have rebranded our company, we are now Assisted Senior Services! Call us for ANYTHING SENIOR!! 386-847-2322!
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