7 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Help

No one knows your parents better than you! It’s helpful to know common warning signs that may signal trouble.

According to A Place for Mom, whether you’re visiting in person or catching up via video chat, look out for these 18 signs:

1. Bounced checks, calls from collections, and late payment notices
2. Broken or damaged appliances and fixtures
3. Changes in mood or extreme mood swings
4. Cluttered, dirty, or disorganized house
5. Confusion and uncertainty when performing familiar tasks
6. Feeling depressed or having little to no energy
7. Wearing disheveled or tattered clothing

 

Find out more warning signs by reading more on our website!

 

Make Hillside Terrace Senior Living Your Home Away from Home

 

If you or a loved one want to experience the benefits of assisted living in Ann Arbor, you should consider Hillside Terrace Senior Living.  

 

When your loved one stays at Hillside Terrace, they’ll be treated like family. If you want to learn more about what we can do for you, contact or call us today at 734-761-4451 to schedule a visit. 

Why are More Women than Men Entering Senior Living?

Did you know eighty percent of senior living staff members are women? According to the American Geriatrics Society, “researchers found patients of both sexes most often select providers of the same gender. Older men may be uncomfortable with female nursing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing or bathing, and would prefer a male caregiver”.

The desire to remain self-sufficient, coupled with this discomfort, prevents some men from exploring senior living options. Touring senior living communities and meeting other male residents can help eliminate some of these roadblocks.

More Men Are Entering Senior Living Now Because…

·       Innovations in senior living arrangements – Today’s senior living facilities offer restaurant-like meal services, housekeeping, fitness classes, and transportation to outside activities.

·       Serious health conditions – Health conditions no matter how serious are the driving force behind seniors entering assisted living. 

·       Activities for men are easier to find - More assisted living facilities have men’s groups, veterans’ clubs, and more masculine spaces like pubs and game rooms. 

Learn more on our website!

Allow Your Loved One to Live Comfortably - Hillside Terrace Assisted Living Ann Arbor 

When your aging parents move into an assisted living community, you won’t have to worry if someone is there to help get them back on their feet. If you’re interested in learning more about assisted living in Ann Arbor at Hillside Terrace or scheduling a tour, contact us today! 734-761-4451

Talking to Dad about Assisted Living

Did you know that more than 70% of senior living residents are female, according to A Place for Mom?

Making the decision to move to assisted living is a big step for all aging adults, but it’s particularly difficult for elderly men. 

Finding a great fit for your dad or male family member doesn’t have to be a struggle! Some assisted living communities offer activities and services especially for men, so you can rest assured that your loved one is getting the important social interaction and medical care they need.

Learn more on our website!

How do you Know When it’s Time to Make a Change? 

Do you or a neighbor routinely check in on your aging parent? Does your loved one require physical therapy? Is your aging parent able to continue living independently? Knowing the answers to these questions can help you decide if moving into an assisted living community is the best option. 

Moving your loved one into an assisted living community eliminates chores and tasks that may be a source of stress or frustration. When your loved one is provided with round-the-clock care, you can rest easy. 

Allow Your Loved One to Live Comfortably - Hillside Terrace Assisted Living Ann Arbor 

When your aging parents move into an assisted living community, you won’t have to worry if someone is there to help get them back on their feet. If you’re interested in learning more about assisted living in Ann Arbor at Hillside Terrace or scheduling a tour, contact us today! 734-761-4451

How do you Know When it’s Time to Move to an Assisted Living Community?

Do you or a neighbor routinely check in on your aging parent? Does your loved one require physical therapy? Is your aging parent able to continue living independently? Knowing the answers to these questions can help you decide if moving into an assisted living community is the best option. 

Learn more about the 7 benefits of assisted living here.

 
Make Hillside Terrace Senior Living Your Home Away from Home

 

If you or a loved one want to experience the benefits of assisted living in Ann Arbor, you should consider Hillside Terrace Senior Living.  

 

When your loved one stays at Hillside Terrace, they’ll be treated like family. If you want to learn more about what we can do for you, contact or call us today at 734-761-4451 to schedule a visit. 

7 Benefits of Assisted Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Are you considering assisted living for yourself or a loved one?

How do you know if an assisted living community is the right decision?

 

Are you wondering what assisted living communities can offer you or your family members? 

 

Consider these seven benefits of assisted living communities to understand how a move to assisted living could help your aging relative enjoy happiness and health, including:

 

1.     Eliminate boredom 

2.     Help with activities of daily living 

3.     Intellectual stimulation 

4.     Safety- Related Advantages

5.     Security Features Available 

6.     Restaurant-Style Dining 

7.     Stay active 

 

Learn more about the 7 benefits of assisted living here.

 

Make Hillside Terrace Senior Living Your Home Away from Home

 

If you or a loved one want to experience the benefits of assisted living in Ann Arbor, you should consider Hillside Terrace Senior Living.  

 

When your loved one stays at Hillside Terrace, they’ll be treated like family. If you want to learn more about what we can do for you, contact or call us today at 734-761-4451 to schedule a visit. 

Memory Box Therapy is Soothing & Therapeutic

 According to A Place for Mom, Familiar items can be soothing and therapeutic to seniors experiencing dementia.

“Each resident has a prop box individualized for them — their box contains both comforting objects and stimulating items centered around their life history, interests, and the things they enjoy,” Martinez says. “That box can be used by any of our team members, or the resident can use it independently if they aren’t interested in a group activity or choose to reminisce alone."

Memory box items may include any of the following:

• A photo album
• A kitchen apron
• A treasured Christmas ornament
• A favorite painting
• A wedding dress, military uniform, or favorite item of clothing
• An audio recording of nature sounds or family voices
• Scented wax or sachets that smell like home
• A familiar tool, like a wooden spoon for a cook or sandpaper for a carpenter
• Home videos saved to a tablet

Visiting relatives can use the memory box as a conversation starter, Martinez says. A selection of familiar things can offer families quality time together without the pressure of finding something to talk about.

Learn more about other memory care activities that keep seniors active and engaged here.

Memory Care Designed with You in Mind!

If you’re looking for memory care in Ann Arbor, that place might be Hillside Terrace. We’ve been family owned and operated since 2006. Our assisted and independent living community is a nurturing and stimulating environment on beautiful grounds with many amenities. For years we’ve dreamed of opening a specialized memory care facility to provide a safe, caring home for this vulnerable population. We’re honored to welcome residents to our new Hillside Terrace Memory Care home opening in the Winter of 2023. 

We can help your family create 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 of Hillside Terrace today!

Memory Care Activities That Keep Seniors Active and Engaged

To help improve your loved ones memory to remember the things they love, A Place for Mom, recommends “eight popular memory care therapies:

·      Music therapy

·      Video therapy

·      Stimulating therapy

·      Memory prop box

·      Art therapy

·      Pet therapy

·      Taste and scent therapy

·      Tactile simulation

Learn more about memory care activities that keep seniors active and engaged here.

Tour Facilities for Memory Care in Ann Arbor: Schedule Your Tour Today!

 

Our "Aging by Choice" philosophy allows a flexibility of options for our residents and their families; you choose what is best for you, and we make it possible. We’re confident in our ability to provide the best quality of care, the security, and the family atmosphere you’re seeking! We warmly invite you to see the difference we can make when your family shares life with our family. 

 

We can help your family create 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 of Hillside Terrace for Memory Care today!