Category: Support Services

Village Streams

Faith and Spiritual Growth in Long Term Care Settings

Many long term care and skilled nursing facilities employ a chaplain. The chaplain is a minister or priest and is available as “religious” support for older adults in assisted living. Chaplains are sometimes overlooked as key players in nursing home care and as support for family members. What does a chaplain do and how can he or she be of help to family members in long term care settings?

Village Streams

Safety and Security Measures for Your Parents

As individuals age, their children tend to take more responsibility for ensuring their well-being. It’s not practical to be there all the time, but it is possible to have measures in place that allow your parents to continue live safely and independently. This article discusses both safety and security measures. What is the difference? Safety measures are those taken to prevent threats that a

Healthy Aging

Healthy Senior Eating: Three Easy Ideas for Better Nutrition

As you age, your metabolism slows and your body needs more of certain nutrients. The best way to eat a healthy variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy is planning your meals in advance and interacting socially with others interested in better nutrition.

Senior Living

The Ultimate in Senior Living – Matching Dreams with Flexible Choices

What exciting dreams do you have for retirement? If new hobbies, friendships and convenience within a community match your dreams, look for the most flexible choices to match your needs.