Trial stays or a respite stay in an assisted living residence, can help to alleviate some of the stress associated with providing care to a loved one. The caregiver can take some time for his or herself, knowing that the family member will be...
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At 98 years old, Myrtle Levy continues to possess zeal for life while staying active and independent at Stein Assisted Living in Somerset. When Meriana “Myrtle” Levy reflects on her 98 years, there is an undeniable sense of nostalgia and...
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Resilience and a boundless passion for living life to the fullest are some of the qualities possessed by Elsie Bierbaum (nee Fisher), a resident at Stein Assisted Living in Somerset. Born in Newark in 1920, she recalls being one of 10 children...
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Seniors have more leisure time to explore hobbies and activities that interest them, and there are many avenues for seniors residing in Assisting Living if that passion happens to be for the creative arts. Engaging in the arts – whether it...
Read moreThere are many benefits of assisted living that you or your loved one could take advantage of. Sometimes you cannot see those benefits at first, but as you conduct more research, you will see how your loved one could benefit socially; those...
Read moreMusic can be a wonderful and magical experience, and research has showed that music has an almost drug-like effect on our mental and emotional being. Music seems to have a particularly transformative effect on people with dementia, and music...
Read moreBy Toby Ehrlich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Very often I receive calls from families saying they know in their hearts that their parents should no longer be living at home alone, but they simply can’t get them to consider assisted living...
Read moreAssisted living arrangements include an array of services and amenities in a home like atmosphere . Assisted Living, services include three meals a day and assistance with medication management , dressing , bathing, and reminders depending on the...
Read moreMother-Daughter Relationships May Evolve, Yet Love Always Remains The satirical author Erma Bombeck once said, “When your mother asks, “Do you want a piece of advice?’ it is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re...
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