Navigating the World of Senior Living in Ann Arbor

As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to consider their long-term care needs. With a variety of senior living options available, it can be overwhelming to determine the best fit. Explore the different types of senior living care:

1.        Independent Living:

• Ideal for seniors who are active and independent.
• Offers a variety of amenities like social activities, fitness centers, and dining options.
• Provides a sense of community and security.

2.        Assisted Living:

• Suitable for seniors who need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.
• Offers personalized care plans and 24/7 supervision.
• Provides a balance of independence and support.

3.        Memory Care:

• Designed for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
• Offers specialized care and a secure environment.
• Provides cognitive stimulation and social activities.

4.        Skilled Nursing Care:

• Provides 24-hour medical care for seniors with complex health conditions.
• Offers skilled nursing services, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

5.        Home Care:

• Allows seniors to age in place with personalized in-home care.
• Offers a range of services, including meal preparation, housekeeping, and personal care.

Learn more about finding the right senior living care for you here.

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By carefully considering your loved one's needs and preferences, you can make informed decisions about senior living care. Remember, the goal is to find a solution that promotes well-being, independence, and a high quality of life.

We warmly invite you to visit our community and see firsthand how we can make a difference in your life or the life of a loved one. Discover the freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind that assisted living in Ann Arbor can provide.

Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about our services.

Is Assisted Living Right for You?

What kinds of services are needed for your loved one? Consider what’s important to you in an assisted living community and you’ll be able to decide what the right fit is. 

Learn more about secured assisted living at Hillside Terrace Senior Living here.

Still have unanswered questions? Schedule a tour at Hillside Terrace Senior Living to get all your questions answered by our friendly staff.

6 Questions to Ask When Choosing Senior Housing

Moving your loved one to senior housing is a big decision, but one that can provide you and your elderly parent with the peace of mind that they have a loving community to watch over them as they require more medical care, or a community of like-minded friends to keep them company while you’re working. How can you find the right place to call home for your elderly parent’s next stage of life? 

As you interview senior housing options, we encourage you to ask the following questions to make sure you know what your options are:

• Do you have licensed nurses on staff 24/7? In-home medical care?
• What kinds of on-site amenities do you offer?
• What are the costs of living in your facility? Does it vary by level of care?
• Can my elderly parent age in place and receive flexible care?
• How much independence is available for a resident that doesn’t need a high level of care?
• What kinds of activities are available? What is the community like? 

You’ll want to tour the facilities you’re considering for your elderly parent with them, if possible, so you both get a sense of whether it’s a good fit. Your elderly parent might surprise you with their feelings both positive or negative about what’s going to work for them in the next stage of their life. Keep the lines of communication open, and remember not to feel guilty that you can’t do it all yourself. You’re doing your best, and there’s support for your family.

We wish you all the best in making the important decision of which senior housing facility to trust with your loved one’s care. You can learn more about Hillside Terrace’s flexible senior living amenities and senior daily activities. If you’d like to tour Hillside Terrace and meet our caring staff, please call (734)761-4451 to make an appointment.

How to Tell When It’s Time to Search for Senior Housing for An Aging Parent

Deciding on moving an elderly parent into senior housing can be a stressful decision for your family, but also one that can result in more relaxing time spent with your loved one while someone else cares for their physical needs. But how do you know when it’s the right time to search for senior housing for your parent? 

You might want to search for senior housing if you’re experiencing the following:

• Your elderly parent has physical needs you can no longer keep up with.
• You work long hours, and can’t be home with your elderly parent.
• You have other family obligations that take you away from giving your elderly parent the care they need, such as social support or rides to medical appointments.
• Your elderly parent is starting to need in-home medical care.
• Your elderly parent is struggling with loneliness, or might be concerned with lack of privacy.
• Caring for your aging parent is affecting your marriage, your children, or your parent in a way that isn’t sustainable.
• You’re starting to experience burnout, exhaustion, or frustration trying to keep up with the needs of your parent.
• You don’t have a home that’s wheelchair or walker accessible, which poses a mobility barrier or pose a potential fall threat.

Those are all signs that it might be time to look for senior housing to get more support in caring for your aging loved one. You might be surprised to find that if you start a discussion with your parent about their feelings and thoughts on a potential move, they might have a different perspective than you expect. 

It can be stressful to start a discussion about a potential move, but raising the topic keeps communication open and can show respect for your loved one’s feelings on a big life change. You might even bond over agreeing on the decision to move on to the next stage of housing together.

Hillside Terrace is a flexible, caring community for senior housing in Ann Arbor. We’d love to show you around. Call us at (734)761-4451 to make an appointment to meet the staff and residents. We can’t wait to meet you and your loved one!

Are You Prepared to Take on The Responsibility of Caregiver?

At Hillside Terrace Senior Living, we treat you like family because you are family!  If your senior loved one is in desperate need of assistance, you may want to consider assisted living.

Chef Prepared Meals at Hillside Terrace Senior Living

We provide your adult relatives with a variety of nutritious meals, including diabetes-friendly options. Proper nutrition goes a long way toward improving these seniors’ quality of life. 

Tour Our Facility for Assisted Living in Ann Arbor: Schedule Your Tour Today!

If you’re interested in learning more about assisted living at Hillside Terrace or scheduling a tour, contact us today! 734-761-4451

Hillside Terrace Senior Living is the Safest Place to Be with Protections in place to Keep You Safe!

It can be hard to guarantee a home that’s free of contamination with friends and family coming and going. At Hillside Terrace Senior Living in Ann Arbor, we're required by the State of Michigan to prohibit visitors at this time so that Hillside remains a safe environment, free of potential Coronavirus contamination. 

We have safety measures in place that include: frequent sanitization on frequently touched surfaces, daily temperature checks for our employees, and personal protective equipment for our all our employees when in contact with our residents.

We are continuing to evaluate our procedures on a daily basis to ensure that we are practicing safety and health standards set forth by the CDC and State of Michigan.

Make Hillside Terrace Senior Living Your Home Away from Home! 

For more information about senior living services and the other services we provide, visit us at HillsideTerrace.net, or contact us here! Hillside Terrace – “Where our family shares life with your family!” We can help give your family peace of mind. When you’re at home, you’ll know your loved one is taken care of and in good hands. Schedule a tour today!

Why a senior should make a move to senior living now in a pandemic?

Reasons you should still consider moving to assisted living include:

• Preparedness security
• Resident assessment 2x a day for COVID-19 symptoms
• Nurses around the clock to respond to any sudden illness like COVID-19
• Chef Prepared meals
• Medication administered
• Laundry service

We all know a senior has a better chance to stay healthy and alert if their issues are assessed quickly and medical care is initiated fast. If your senior loved one is in desperate need of assistance, you may want to consider assisted living.

Make Hillside Terrace Your Home Away from Home! 

For more information about senior living services and the other services we provide, visit us at HillsideTerrace.net, or contact us here! Hillside Terrace – “Where our family shares life with your family!” We can help give your family peace of mind. When you’re at home, you’ll know your loved one is taken care of and in good hands. Schedule a tour today!

Live Life Together in a Senior Living Community

Hillside Terrace is home to many couples, like you, who are living life together in a new way. With fewer responsibilities and more recreation options, they’re enjoying more quality time together than before. We always want to provide the best living, dining, and assistance options for our residents. But it’s equally important that we create a caring, vibrant, inclusive community that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. We want more for you than just room and board; we want you to thrive together.

Schedule a Tour Today!

We warmly invite you to see the difference we can make when your family shares life with our family. For more information about elderly care services and the other services we provide, visit us at HillsideTerrace.net, or contact us here! Hillside Terrace – “Where our family shares life with your family!” Schedule a tour today!

Senior Living Can Help Your Marriage Thrive!

You know that a quality senior living community provides clean, safe housing and excellent care. Hillside Terrace takes it a few steps further than that. We’re a family-oriented community in a park-like setting with activities and support designed to feed your body, mind, and soul — and your relationship. 

Make Hillside Terrace Your Home Away from Home! 

For more information about elderly care services and the other services we provide, visit us at HillsideTerrace.net, or contact us here! Hillside Terrace – “Where our family shares life with your family!” We can help give your family peace of mind. When you’re at home, you’ll know your loved one is taken care of and in good hands. Schedule a tour today!