We’re taking time to highlight several New Perspective locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois named to U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 list of the nation’s best senior living communities. This award showcases the important work our people do each day to create communities where older adults Live Life on Purpose®. In this blog, you’ll learn more about our New
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U.S. News & World Report Spotlight: New Perspective in Waconia, MN
We’re continuing to recognize ten New Perspective locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois named to U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 list of the nation’s best senior living communities. This award embodies the important work of everyone at these locations and our caring staff companywide who put our residents first daily. In this blog, we would like to introduce you
Retirement Community vs. Independent Living
We understand that it can be difficult to find the right home for a senior. If you’re looking for senior citizen apartments or trying to determine the difference between a retirement community vs. independent living, we’re here to provide some clarification. When trying to find the next place to call home, it can feel like you have endless options: retirement
Memory Care Packing Checklist
If a family member or a loved one has dementia or other cognitive impairments, there are certainly challenges involved. A memory care community can improve not only the senior’s quality of life, but that of their family and friends as well. Thorough planning for the move to a memory care community is key to ensuring a smooth, stress-free, and comfortable
U.S. News & World Report Spotlight: New Perspective in Silvis, IL
We’re continuing to celebrate ten New Perspective locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois that were named to U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 list of the nation’s best senior living communities. This honor is a testament to the dedication of the teams at these locations and our caring staff companywide who put our residents first each day. Over the next
4 Benefits of Senior Assisted Living vs. Staying at Home
As your loved one ages, even simple tasks can become challenging. From getting around the house safely to remembering to take medication, there’s a lot to worry about when it comes to your parent getting older and living alone. How do you decide when living at home is no longer an option? And what alternative living options are best suited
At What Point Do Dementia Patients Need 24 Hour Care?
Caring for a loved one with dementia is no easy feat, and only becomes more difficult and emotionally-taxing as their disease progresses. At a certain point, the right decision to make for yourself and your loved one’s wellbeing is to get them professional 24-hour care. But when is the right time to make that decision? At what point do dementia
10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Senior Living Community
What was true when we were children is even more true today: asking questions is the best way to find out what you really need to know about anything. And it often means going deeper and asking about details—like when considering what to look for in a senior living community. Knowing the details can make the difference between just being
When At-Home Care Isn’t a Good Choice for Seniors
It can be hard to think about giving up the comforts of home at any age, much less as we grow older. But there can come a time when the familiar is not only no longer a source of comfort, it can actually pose a threat to wellness and safety. Receiving at-home care is an option that requires considerable thought
Key Differences Between Nursing Homes and Senior Living Communities
When a loved one is in need of daily assistance or care, it’s helpful to have a clear understanding of the options that are out there, as well as the differences between them. For example, many people are confused about the level of care provided by a nursing home, and how it differs from assisted living in a senior living