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A message from Owner of Pipestone Place Assisted Living
To our valued residents, families, friends and colleagues, The topic on everyone’s mind is the Novel Coronavirus. At Pipestone Place, we continue to monitor the situation from our local health officials as well as our State Health and Human Services Dept. and the Centers for Disease Control and have prepared accordingly. I want to assure…
Read MoreAre You Wondering Whether Assisted Living Would Be Ideal for an Aging Parent?
It’s one of the most difficult things for adult children to witness: their parents getting older. When your mother or father reached a certain age, you may have started worrying about their safety. You may have started wondering if they had fallen and were unable to call for help. You kept thinking there had to…
Read More5 Excuses Seniors Sometimes Make to Avoid Talking About Assisted Living
We all have excuses. We make them constantly. Excuses are reasons why we don’t want to do something, wish to avoid certain environments, or maybe wishing to not get engaged in certain conversations. When it comes to the topic of assisted living, there are plenty of seniors who may not even want to talk about…
Read MoreIs It Better to Have a Roommate at Assisted Living or Not?
Assisted Living in San Antonio TX: Some people may look forward to moving into an assisted living facility. Others may have trepidations, fears, and concerns, some of which they don’t immediately address with even their closest family and friends.
Read MoreAre You Having Trouble Caring for Your Senior Loved One at Home?
Assisted Living in San Antonio TX: Yes, a lot of people immediately say they would prefer to remain at home if given the choice as they get older. This is commonly referred to as ‘aging in place,’ but it’s not always the best alternative.
Read MoreThree Reasons Your Elderly Father Would Be Better at Assisted Living Than Moving in with You
Assisted Living in San Antonio TX: It’s certainly tempting to have an elderly parent or other individual in the family who needs support and assistance move in with you, but that’s not always the best decision.
Read MoreThree Important Keys to Convincing a Family Member to at Least Think About Assisted Living
Assisted Living in San Antonio TX: Perhaps you’ve been struggling with how you might be able to convince an elderly family member to at least consider assisted living.
Read MoreCodependency Can Complicate Things When One Senior Chooses Assisted Living
Assisted Living in San Antonio TX: Mildred and Stephen had been married for 58 years. When Stephen had a stroke, it was devastating. Mildred spent many days and nights at the hospital, despite her own advanced age and encouragement from her family as well as doctors to go home and get adequate rest.
Read MoreOne Important Question Seniors Want Answered About Assisted Living
Assisted Living in San Antonio TX: There are plenty of misconceptions people have about assisted living. If an elderly person leans on these misunderstandings or preconceived notions, they may never realize the benefits that assisted living can offer.
Read MoreWhen Mom’s Never Around at Assisted Living, That’s a Great Thing!
Assisted Living in San Antonio TX: You didn’t think it was going to be like this. You assumed when your mother was moving into this assisted living facility that she would spend more time in her room, be there when you called, and want to spend quality time when you visited.
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