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Your soon-to-be residents who have or will become Aid and Attendance beneficiaries will have a big job ahead of them: sorting, downsizing, and packing for their move to your community. Our sister company, Oasis Senior Advisors recently shared a handy list of what to pack, what to ask the facility, and what to leave behind when prepping for a move to a community. Check out their helpful article, which you can share with your newest residents as they prepare for their move. #AssistedLiving

On this Veterans Day, we extend our deepest thanks to all military Veterans for serving our nation with honor and bravery. Thank you for your service. ?? ?????

If your prospective residents and their families are unfamiliar with "ADLs" and how they play a role in eligibility for your community, our sister company Oasis Senior Advisors published this article explaining just that. Check it out and share it with your families if they're just getting acquainted with this term. #SeniorResources #ADL

According to the Parkinson's Foundation, more than 110,000 veterans with Parkinson’s disease (PD) receive care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Older adults with Parkinson’s disease may benefit from the services at assisted living facilities. We explore some signs that assisted living might be the right choice so you can help prospective residents make the best decision for their care needs. #ParkinsonsDisease #AssistedLiving #SeniorResources #SeniorCare

Older adult Veterans may be eligible for various benefits, programs, and services that can help them access the care they may need. We explain 16 Veterans benefits that senior Veterans can receive to maximize their quality of life, safety, and comfort whether they live at home or want to live in a long-term care community. #SeniorVeterans #VeteranPrograms #VeteranBenefits #SeniorResources #SeniorCare

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers the Aid and Attendance benefit to qualifying Veterans to help pay for long-term care at home or in a senior living community. Fortunately, this benefit is not just for Veterans but also for their qualifying spouses. Learn more about how Veterans’ spouses can qualify for spousal benefit amounts and how to apply for the Aid and Attendance benefit. #VeteranSpouses #VABenefits #SeniorCare #SeniorVeteranResources #FinancialAssistance

Senior U.S. Military Veterans and their spouses may have over $2,000 in additional monthly income to help pay for care if they qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit. We explain this benefit, who qualifies, and how Veterans and their spouses can qualify and apply for this pension to help them pay for the care they need so you can share with current or prospective residents. #VABenefits #SeniorVeterans #SeniorVeteranBenefits #SeniorCare #VeteranResources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health issues affect almost half of all military Veterans, making access to mental health services a true necessity. However, senior Veterans’ mental health crises can look a bit different. We describe common mental health issues that senior Veterans face, some of the VA’s helpful programs, and how to get started to share with any of your Veteran residents and their families. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #VeteranResidents #Veterans #SeniorLivingCommunities #SeniorCare

Moving a loved one into memory care can be difficult. Coping with change relies on understanding the change and harnessing healthy coping skills. Unfortunately, this can be quite challenging when living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. We discuss ways to help a family transition their older loved one to memory care as smoothly as possible so you can help current or future residents. #MemoryCare #AlzheimersDisease #Dementia #SeniorResources #SeniorCare

March 10 to March 16 is Sleep Awareness Week. Did you know that chronic sleep issues can be detrimental to your health, including increasing your chances of being diagnosed with dementia? Learn about the connection between sleep and dementia so you can be an advocate and resource to your residents on how to improve their sleep habits. #Dementia #SleepAwarenessWeek #SeniorCare #SeniorResources