As we age, choosing to move into assisted living can be very beneficial as these communities offer around the clock care, services, amenities, and activities to help improve an aging individual’s quality of life. Many aging adults want to continue living independently and caring for themselves. However, moving into assisted living will make life easier and allow your loved one
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How to Discuss AL With a Parent
Right off the bat, we’ll say this: it’s never easy to talk to your aging parents about moving to assisted living. For adult children, it can be tough to see parents as anything other than the young and vibrant people they were when they raised you. For parents, it can come as a harsh reality check to know that they
Dr. Odom on the Benefits of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Odom – Benefits of the Vaccine from New Perspective on Vimeo. Learn more about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine from our friend and partner, Dr. John Odom. Dr. Odom founded Odom Health & Wellness in 2006 to help people live life to their fullest potential. He has been practicing medicine in the Twin Cities for over 20 years
Voices United Winner is…
Click on the image above to see who won the $500 Prize Drawing for submitting an “I’m getting the vaccine because..” selfie. Thanks again to everyone who submitted a video!
PB&J Chicken Wings with Michael Davis on Paula Sands Live in the Quad Cities
Michael Davis, Culinary Services Director at New Perspective Franklin, made an appearance on Paula Sands Live to share his delicious and unique Thai Chicken Wings with Berry Drizzle (PB&J Wings) recipe. If you’re looking for comfort food to help fight off the winter blues, be sure to try this out! Watch the interview and get the full recipe.
Living Life | Meet Michelle
Michelle knew that she needed to keep her mom safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and began her search for a senior living community. When she visited New Perspective, she knew her mom would feel right at home.
Living Life | Meet Dan
After his wife passed away, Dan knew he would need more help with everyday activities and staying social, so he and his family looked into senior living options. New Perspective had everything they were hoping for.
Living Life | Meet Pat
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, Pat became nervous that her mother was in senior living. New Perspective showed her that she had nothing to worry about.
Updated Guidance on Face Masks from the CDC
Fox News reports that the CDC has expanded on their previous stance on mask wearing. Their original guidance focused on the benefit of wearing masks for those around the mask wearer—they have now updated this, saying that it is also a benefit to the person wearing a mask: “The CDC said early research supports community masking to lower virus spread,
Why a Social Community is a Must for Seniors
We all know the benefit of aging adults staying physically active, like assisting with chronic pain, helping recover from an injury, improving emotional well-being, and even delaying or preventing some illnesses. So, why do so many independent living communities and assisted living facilities place such a significant focus on social activities?Well, humans are social beings, and just because we age