Lakeshore Blog

Moving is a significant life change, and moving into an assisted senior living community can be an even more emotional change. In addition to the physical logistics and stressors that come with a move, emotional aspects may surface as the realization sets in about leaving a long-term home.

Whether you’re just beginning your search for a memory care community for someone you love or have been looking for a while, there’s a lot to consider. Different care programs, accommodations, and community amenities make it easy to feel overwhelmed. Our team at Lakeshore Senior Living is here to help you and your family.

Independence is important to all of us. And once we have it, it’s something we don’t want to lose. Because of this, it can be difficult to know or accept the fact that it may be time to consider supportive services like assisted living.

For many, dementia and memory loss go hand in hand, but dementia can affect individuals in more ways than this. Rather than one specific disease, dementia is a set of progressive conditions that affect a person’s overall cognitive functioning, including memory, problem-solving, communication, and more.

Unfortunately, there is still a stigma around assisted living communities. Some people picture senior living communities as hospital-like settings, where residents sit around all day. However, this could not be farther from the truth of what life is like in today’s assisted living communities.

When searching for the right senior living community for yourself or someone you love, much more should go into the decision than what the community offers. While the community itself should provide exceptional care, engaging activities and amenities that make you feel at home, the three rules of real estate still apply: location, location, and…