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You know the old truism, “If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen ’em all”? That’s definitely not true when it comes to senior living communities. Why is that? Consider these examples: Some senior living communities offer a full continuum of care with multiple levels of care; some offer only independent living. One retirement community may provide long-term skilled nursing care, while another only provides care for short-term stays. A Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC, is also the same thing as a Life Plan Community — both can be either for-profit […]
Having a pet as a companion can be a wonderful way to add engagement to life. Spending time with a cat or dog brings comfort and wards off feelings of loneliness. Pet ownership is also connected with better overall health and wellness. The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found a variety of pet therapy benefits for seniors ages 50+. Their study showed owning a pet helps older adults enjoy life and feel loved. It also helped reduce stress and stick to a routine. Owning a dog was […]
Happy Holidays! We hope everyone had a good Christmas, celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. We hope you are looking forward to a fresh start in 2022, as are we. With the increased news about the high prevalence of COVID all around, we wanted to provide an update as to where Friendship Villages stand currently (understanding that this is a constantly fluid situation). Please note that we do not have data on which variant of COVID a person might have. All are cared-for in the same manner. As […]
Unless you’re an attorney practicing contract law, it’s not surprising to find the language and detail of senior living contracts to be a bit confusing and maybe even intimidating. So it’s always a good idea to have your lawyer and financial advisor review and clarify any residency agreement before you sign it. Not only are there several types of senior living contracts, but they can differ significantly depending on a number of variables — whether or not the community you choose offers a continuum of care, where it’s located geographically, […]
Welcome to the Friendship Villages’ February 24, 2022 COVID-19 update. As we approach the second anniversary of encountering COVID-19 in our area, we are pleased to report that there has been a significant reduction in the number of COVID cases on campus. Virtually zero new cases, except in the increasingly rare instance when someone brings it back from a stay in the hospital. For this reason, Friendship Villages has now changed the mask and screening policy that pertains to Independent Living on our campuses. Masks are now optional for all […]
Welcome to the Friendship Villages February 24, 2022 COVID-19 update. As we approach the second anniversary of encountering COVID-19 in our area, we are pleased to report that there has been a significant reduction in the number of COVID cases on campus. Virtually zero new cases, except in the increasingly rare instance when someone brings it back from a stay in the hospital. For this reason, Friendship Villages has now changed the mask and screening policy that pertains to Independent Living on our campuses. Masks are now optional for all […]
Welcome to the Friendship Villages February 24, 2022 COVID-19 update. As we approach the second anniversary of encountering COVID-19 in our area, we are pleased to report that there has been a significant reduction in the number of COVID cases on campus. Virtually zero new cases, except in the increasingly rare instance when someone brings it back from a stay in the hospital. For this reason, Friendship Villages has now changed the mask and screening policy that pertains to Independent Living on our campuses. Masks are now optional for all […]
Welcome to the Friendship Villages’ February 24, 2022 COVID-19 update. As we approach the second anniversary of encountering COVID-19 in our area, we are pleased to report that there has been a significant reduction in the number of COVID cases on campus. Virtually zero new cases, except in the increasingly rare instance when someone brings it back from a stay in the hospital. For this reason, Friendship Villages has now changed the mask and screening policy that pertains to Independent Living on our campuses. Masks are now optional for all […]
If you’ve started to do any research into Life Plan communities, you’ve probably come across many terms: Life Care. Continuum of care. Levels of care. Benefits of Life Care. That’s a lot of care. Is “care” what this is all about? Well, not exactly, but you’d be forgiven if you think that. After all, one big benefit of choosing a Life Plan Community with Life Care is the guaranteed care. But let’s back up for a minute and take a look at the bigger picture. Because care isn’t the sole […]