Is your loved one anticipating a transition into a senior living community in the near future? Moving into a senior living community can be a positive life choice as well in addition to a wonderful experience. For some, moving may seem like an overwhelming change that they may not feel ready for. With a little planning, the transition to assisted living can be an easier one. Meanwhile, Brickmont Assisted Living has a few tips to help a loved one better adjust to a senior living community:

If you are the child of an aging parent, you may have concerns about a loved one that has the potential to be the target of fraudulent scams. In fact, in many scams, a senior in your life may be victimized more than any other age group of people you know. Victims of scammers (and their loved ones) are often faced with a financial mess to clean up.                       

With spring comes a task that many seniors want to avoid because it can be a draining and taxing task for your older loved one. While many seniors think of it as an opportunity to clean, de-clutter or downsize, we want to make sure their home is safe as well. Finding the perfect balance of care in senior living helps your loved one take advantage of their spring cleaning tradition.

At Brickmont Assisted Living, we believe all seniors deserve to live where they are loved. This is the philosophy behind all we do, from our passionate hospitality to the layout of our community. Every one of our apartments are designed with our resident’s safety and comfort in mind. By offering spacious one and two-bedroom apartments, residents can easily relax and also visit with guests in their private living area.

"Strength is the fountain of youth." - Gavin McHale, a Winnipeg-based certified exercise physiologist, and kinesiologist who works mostly with older adults

Did you know that strength exercises are not just for bodybuilders and professional athletes? In fact, strength training is just as important for older adults, as well.

You have finally had the discussion with your older loved one about the move to affordable senior housing; they will save money, have more opportunities for social engagement, and ultimately, lead a healthier and safer life. They will also be surrounded by like-minded individuals, have access to assistance when needed, and enjoy a more nutritious diet daily. Everything is falling into place for the move, except the actual moving process…

Some say that there has yet to be a generation in American history as inspiring as the Greatest Generation—a term coined by Tom Brokaw. Many of which, at very young ages, lived through the Great Depression and bravely answered the call of duty to World War II. The turmoil of the times, while difficult, produced one of the most resilient groups of Americans.

At Brickmont Assisted Living, our founding principle “Live Where You’re Loved” is a philosophy that we embrace and live every day. We strive to make assisted living affordable and practical, in addition to providing genuine, compassionate senior care. At Brickmont Senior Living, we strive to customize the life experience for every one of our residents.

Have you ever heard the term of “Solo Agers”? The term was coined by Sara Zeff Geber, Ph.D. and is discussed in her book, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults. We soon came to realize we have residents at Brickmont who fit into this category! So, what exactly is a Solo Ager, and are you one of them?

There are several health benefits to staying positive, but when it comes to taking care of someone else, it is essential and can be even more of a challenge. If you are a primary caregiver for mom or dad, you may have even experienced feelings of caregiver burnout.