Elizabeth Potente, Executive Director at New Perspective—Roseville, finds inspiration in her interactions with residents and team members every day. She attributes her zest for life to her two greatest supporters: her mom and dad. Through example and encouragement, they showed her how to recognize potential in others and herself and find the motivation to fulfill it. “I get my determination
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
The right technology can help the older adults in your life improve their own quality of life. The right technology has been linked to lower rates of depression, better self-rated health, fewer chronic conditions in seniors, and a reduction in the effects of loneliness. Smartphones in particular are a great way for older adults to find convenience, community, and creativity.
Traveling for seniors is often a bigger challenge than it is for more young and middle-aged adults. That being said, traveling is a great way to stimulate a senior’s mind, allowing them to connect with a new community, explore a new environment, and try new things. Traveling with seniors is an amazing way to add to their quality of life,
After retirement, it’s common for seniors to realize they have a lot more time on their hands than they’re used to. While a lot of seniors already know what they want to do with their free time, others might feel a bit awkward, unsure how to fill the time that used to be spent working, raising children, and handling their
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
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
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
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
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
