Staying Safe Before Your Visit

 Are you planning to visit your loved one?

Not sure how to stay safe even after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? 

At Hillside Terrace, we want to keep your loved ones safe, happy, and healthy. We want you to see your loved one. Here’s how you can stay safe before your next visit: 

Self Evaluation - Check your symptoms daily. If you're feeling under the weather, consider staying home. Regularly testing yourself for COVID keeps those around you safe and allows you to make the best decisions when it comes to travel.

Face Coverings - If you’re feeling unsure about your surroundings, consider wearing a face mask! Wearing a face mask helps reduce your chance of potential exposure to COVID. When you wear a face mask, also reduces the risk of unknowingly spreading the virus. 

Wash Your Hands - Keeping your hands clean is a simple way to reduce your risk of infection. We don’t realize how often we’re touching shared surfaces! Whenever you can, you should wash your hands. Carrying hand sanitizer is another easy way to keep your hands clean while you’re out. 

Learn more about how to stay safe before your next visit.

Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe - Assisted Living Ann Arbor 

At Hillside Terrace assisted living in Ann Arbor, we want to keep your loved ones safe, happy, and healthy. Contact us today to learn more about how we are the right fit for your family member. 

Staying in Touch

Is COVID-19 keeping you from seeing your loved ones?

Are you concerned about risking your health by going out?

At Hillside Terrace, the health and safety of your loved ones are our top priority! 

Ways to Stay in Touch 

Virtual meetups - If face-to-face is what you’re missing, try a virtual meetup with your loved one! Facetime, zoom, and Google Duo allow you to see and talk to your loved one, without the risk!

Visit outdoors - Sometimes there’s no replacement for meeting face-to-face. If you’d rather meet in person than over Zoom, try to meet outdoors! Meeting outdoors decreases the risk of exposure and allows you to spend quality time outside.

Planned events - Before visiting your family member, schedule the visit ahead of time! Planning ahead gives people the time to take necessary safety precautions to be safe before getting together.

Learn more about how to keep your loved ones safe! 

Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe - Assisted Living Ann Arbor 

At Hillside Terrace assisted living in Ann Arbor, we want to keep your loved ones safe, happy, and healthy. Contact us today to learn more about how we are the right fit for your family. 

Ask Yourself These Questions When Your Parent Refuses Help

 Are you frustrated that your parent refuses your help?

A Place for Mom suggests that you “ask yourself some of these questions when it comes to your parents’ behavior: 

• Are they acting this way out of habit?
• Are they worried about losing their independence?
• Are they suffering from depression or anxiety?
• Are they confused or do they have dementia?
• What are some things they may be fearing?”

Identifying the root causes of your parents’ behavior can help you identify the best way to make positive changes.

Learn more about what to do when parents’ refuse help, here.

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

What to do When Your Parent Refuses Help

 Are you frustrated that your parent refuses your help?

Have you suggested options to improve your parent’s quality of life, and been turned down?

Is your mom or dad stubborn and not willing to listen to reason?

According to A Place for Mom, “Aging care and health professionals recommend the following steps to relieve the resentment and anxiety that can accompany assisting elderly parents who refuse help.”

1. Understand their motivations

2. Accept the situation

3. Choose your battles 

4. Don’t beat yourself up 

5. Treat your aging parents like adults

6. Ask them to do it for the kids 

7. Find an outlet for your feelings

Learn more about what to do when parents’ refuse help, here.

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

Seven Ways to Find a New Sense of Purpose After Retirement

After retirement, many people are surprised to feel like they’ve lost their sense of purpose, their sense of connection, and the personal fulfillment they gained from their previous jobs and responsibilities.  Having a sense of purpose promotes happiness, healthy behavior, and a longer life. In fact, research shows that loneliness and a lack of connection in seniors is often tied to the absence of purpose. 

How do you find a “new” sense of purpose at this new stage of life? Here are seven ways:  

• Compassion 
• Contribution 
• Creativity
• Relationships 
• Seeking health  
• Small joys
• Work 

Learn more on our website!

If you or a loved one are looking for assisted living in Ann Arbor and are worried about feeling a lack of purpose, our supportive, vibrant atmosphere at Hillside Terrace Senior Living will put your fears to rest. Contact us today!

Is Retirement Not all You Hoped it Would Be?

Many people look forward to retirement and starting a new chapter in their lives. The thought of turning off the alarm clock for good and truly becoming the master of their own lives is exciting. There’s freedom and opportunity just around the corner, and nobody to answer too. It’s a significant milestone that you’ve been working towards your entire adult life.   

But many people find retirement isn’t all they hoped it would be. After raising and supporting their family and working towards goals for their entire life, reaching that retirement milestone can make them feel a little lost. Without schedules, plans, or the many responsibilities of work and family, some may question who they are now. 

How do you find purpose after your life’s direction has changed? 

If you or a loved one are looking for assisted living in Ann Arbor and are worried about feeling a lack of purpose, our supportive, vibrant atmosphere at Hillside Terrace Senior Living will put your fears to rest. Contact us today!

How to Evaluate a Senior’s Driving Skills

The conversation about taking away the keys can be a hard, and even hurtful one. Your senior loved one may think you’re trying to take away their independence, or that you think they’re incompetent. It can be helpful to have an objective third party determine if your loved one is still a safe driver.

AAA has resources, articles, and tools to support older drivers. You may find these helpful to assess your loved one’s driving abilities, find a driving safety program, and learn more about other issues that may impact driving as we age.

AARP also has useful resources including tips to talk to a parent about driving as they get older.

Lastly, if your loved one still lives alone or with you, consider a ride sharing company like Lyft to make it easier for Mom or Dad to get to activities or social gatherings while not having to drive themselves. Lyft specifically is catering to the elderly – the app allows riders to request a vehicle big enough to accommodate adults with mobility issues like a wheelchair or walker.

Consider Assisted Living in Ann Arbor

The last suggestion is to consider if now is also a good time to have the conversation about assisted living with your loved one. A senior living community has great transportation options, so your parent will still be able to participate in activities they love in a safe manner.

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Schedule Your Tour Today! Virtual or In-Person Tours Available

Hillside Terrace provides an “aging by choice” philosophy. We work with your family to create the best possible living situation for your senior relative. Our housing, dining, and care services will make your loved one feel at home! Let our family take care of yours.

Make Hillside Terrace Senior Living Your Home Away from Home! 

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