Discover Senior Living

In this segment Kelley explains that the general public's impression of senior living is based on folklore. People think their mom will move in and be isolated, as when you changed schools as a kid. But that's not giving the communities enough credit. A lot of communities have ambassadors that introduce your mom  to new people. That's why you fill out a social assessment – for instance if she's from Norway they might sit her with someone from Norway. A lot of communities put their residents first, with activities, and have a way of making sure the residents are entertained throughout the day.

Whether regarding skilled care, skilled nursing, or memory care, especially during the pandemic myths have persisted about senior living. In this hour, Kelley talks about myths heard all the time about senior care. We remember great-grandma or great-grandpa being in nursing homes, which weren't pleasant places. They don't exist any more — skilled nursing has taken over, and it doesn't look the same as it did even five or ten years ago. If you don't know anybody in assisted living, if you've never been to an assisted living facility, you don't know what actually happens. Skilled nursing now is more like a rehab center that need 24-hour care not appropriate for a hospital setting. People don't realize that things like therapy dog visits and music therapy are available, providing a quality of life — they don't even know that it exists.

This conversation with Heinz Gehner and Eric Wollan of MorningStar Senior Living has focused on retirement living. In this segment, Suzanne Newman asks Heinz and...

This conversation with Heinz Gehner and Eric Wollan of MorningStar Senior Living has focused on retirement living, and the questions to ask to find...

We've talked about types of senior living and independent living. At some point, there comes a time to intervene, when a senior loved one's...

This segment focuses on the issue of seniors who are living comfortably, but are feeling like the upkeep of the house is too much,...

Heinz Gehner and Eric Wollan of MorningStar Senior Living provide an overview of the various types of senior living. Gehner is Executive Director, and...

Retirement is a milestone that people often look forward to. After all, your golden years are a time to finally reap the fruits of...

An explanation on the advanced steps that our senior living places are taking.   “Maddie Lang” is the daughter of resident “Doris” and along with her...

Assisted living means that you have a care plan, physicians orders, and a care team set up to help you with activities of daily living throughout your stay in a community. Kelley Smith at CarePartners Living describes this aspect of senior living.