Senior communities in Kansas City are in a full lockdown from visitors. Not being able to see your loved one in a senior living community magnifies feelings of shame and guilt. The new normal of senior housing has been completely redesigned with the advent of COVID-19. Because of a great…
I recently attended my 50th class reunion from high school. What a homecoming! Everyone else seemed to get old, but the more time spent, it all began to feel very familiar. The hair color had changed, but the personalities came right back to the present. It all began to feel…
There are a variety of Assisted Living and Memory Care housing options available to Seniors in the Kansas City area. There are differences in the monthly charges and how additional fees are managed. Two of these stand out as the most common types. The first is a community where residents…
Different needs may require different physical layouts in community living. I recently had a conversation with an 87-year-old gentleman, we’ll call Joe, who needs to move out of his life long home. This fellow described himself as single, very active and generally in good health. He takes care of himself,…
When the adult children of Seniors begin to worry about their parents living at home, it is time to do some investigation. It may be possible that there is really nothing to be concerned about but on the other hand there are some tell-tale signs that it’s time to think…
What will you do if the hospital physician says your loved one can’t return home alone? Oftentimes a Senior may be doing well at home taking care of their own needs. Then suddenly there is a fall that results in a broken bone or an illness that takes them to…
We see families working together as a team and we also see families in serious conflict over what is best for their parents. With that in mind, here are some helpful tips for assisted living decisions. It never fails. A family unit is united in a decision until one member…
What does Assisted Living and Memory Care in Kansas City have to offer residents? Having a safe and secure environment with meals, housekeeping and medication administration is just the beginning of requirements for a vibrant lifestyle for Seniors. When all of the daily needs are cared for, it is time…
It is important to distinguish between these two specialized care communities and what is the right place for mom or dad. How are Memory Care Facilities different from Assisted Living Facilities? All Seniors that are in need of care with their activities of daily living or ADLs could benefit from…
Assisted Living is a specific type of care for Seniors that cannot live independently in their own home. What is Assisted Living? Who is shopping for an Assisted Living Facility? Approximately 85% of the calls we get at The Piper Assisted Living in Kansas City are from the children of…