Category: Senior Living

As part of #OurCommitment to creating spaces with multiple generations, it’s important to us to provide resources for all the members of the family. Traditions reached out to licensed social worker and parent coach for decades, Jill Huynh, to guide adult children in how to talk about the illness of a grandparent or beloved elder with […]

Guest Blogger: Jocelyn Strassel, MS, CVT, CDBC ~ Clinical Behaviorist MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center The Benefits of Owning a Pet According to American Humane, half of adults over the age of 50 have at least one pet! This is heartwarming news because studies have shown pets improve seniors’ overall well-being. Physical health has been shown […]

Traditions Management is incredibly excited to introduce Traditions Management’s new Director of Cognitive Services, Wendy Briggs!  Wendy’s Experience in Memory Care Wendy is a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience with the aging population and memory care services. She brings a wealth of experience in clinical psychosocial assessments, care plan development, and clinical […]

Guest Blogger: Robert C. Coleman, Senior Vice President – Wealth Management, Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Considering The Cost Of Senior Living As they consider the transition, affording senior living is often the first consideration and stressor for families. Cost and payment options vary wildly, as do perceptions of value.  Begin by taking stock of […]

Checking In On Your Older Parents’ Living Situation During The Holidays *as seen in the Indianapolis Star The winter holidays are a perfect time to reminisce about the lifetime of memories our parents have given us. These days also highlight how family roles change over time, especially for adult children who begin to look after their […]

“I just want one more Christmas at home.”  Moving into a senior living community is already a complex and complicated decision. Many seniors don’t want to have the conversation (we can help with that!), especially around the holidays. If you’re an adult child considering senior living for your parent, grandparent, or other loved one, you […]

The time has come. Time to have “the talk”. No, not that talk. It’s time to talk to your parents about senior living.  First, take a deep breath. You got this. If you haven’t already considered whether it is time for your parents to move, check out our guide here for what to look for in a home, signals […]

A Senior Living Guide to Understanding the Signs of Aging in Today’s Society When is it time to move? It’s a problematic question many elders and adult children face as their parents age. While many seniors appear happy and healthy in their homes, there may be signs that moving to a senior living community may be […]

Email attacks are more than commonplace these days; they are an unfortunate way of life for those who use email and the internet. Predators and scammers have honed their digital skills, bringing carefully crafted scams into the digital age. While telephone scams still threaten seniors, email allows for broader, more sophisticated attacks.  Statistics show that […]

Guest Blogger: Ann K.T. Warner, Warner Law Firm, LLC Deciding to move to a senior care facility is a big decision. Whether you’re considering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, there are innumerable factors to consider when weighing your decision. When considering transitioning to senior care, it is critical to ensure your affairs are in […]