Senior Living Today

Does downsizing sound like chaos?  Denise Swick of Downsize Allies and Swick Real Estate Group knows all about organizing and managing that chaos.  Whether downsizing is on your radar now, five years from now, or not at all, we can all learn helpful tricks for decluttering and simplifying our lives.  Tune in to hear Denise share what you need to know about starting early and small, navigating downsizing with your family and friends...

Senior Living Today is back for season 3!  There’s an exciting schedule planned with episodes you won’t want to miss!  Touring is an important step in the journey to senior living, but do you know what to expect on a tour or how to compare multiple communities?  The Ohio Masonic Communities is here as your senior living advisor to educate and guide you on your journey.  In this episode, you’ll hear just what to look for on a tour a...

If you’re going to see older adults in your family this holiday season, this episode is for you.  From the outside of the house to the inside and from the medicine cabinet to the fridge, it can seem like a lot to check.  Plus, you don’t want to forget to watch how safely they’re getting around and pay attention to any personality or memory changes.  Learn more about what you should keep an eye out for this holiday season and tips a...

Did you know senior living communities offer different types of contracts?  Some of the most common ones are rental, entrance fee, fee for service, and equity.  It sounds confusing, but with a little help they can be easy to understand.  Tune in to this episode of Senior Living Today to learn the basics of these contract types and pros and cons with each of them.  Plus, you’ll learn about what The Ohio Masonic Communities offers an...

With so many different options, senior living can get confusing.  Not only are there differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care, they can also vary from one community or organization to another.  If you want to know what your “easy button” to senior living might be, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.  Plus, there’s still time to submit the questions you want to have answer...

Do you avoid technology or do you embrace it?  The Ohio Masonic Communities is ahead of the curve when it comes to senior living communities using technology.  From Bluetooth ribbons that connect hearing aids to speaker systems and private therapy cabanas to lift systems in the ceiling and beds that bend and turn.  Sound like a different language?  This episode will explain how The Ohio Masonic Communities uses these technologies a...

Do you know 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia?  From losing the keys to changes with mood or personality, knowing how to spot the difference between memory changes related to age and ones that could be a sign of something more could make a difference for you or a loved one.  This World Alzheimer's Day, The Ohio Masonic Communities is sharing what you need to know about Alzheimer's and dementia.  Tune in to lear...

If you’re looking for a reader’s digest explanation of a healthcare center or skilled nursing, then this episode is for you. Explore the differences between 24 hour nursing care and rehab, the different types of therapy available, and how to navigate insurance to pay for what you need. An added bonus, hear from experts at Western Reserve Masonic Community about how to compare choices and why you should do your research ahead of tim...

It’s time to discuss an area with a lot of confusion and questions.  The last two episodes of the care level series covered independent living and assisted living, but part 3 is all about memory care.  There’s more to memory care or a memory support neighborhood than just a facility caring for people with Alzheimer's or dementia.  Listen to Stacey Walters, Director of Life Enrichment at Springfield Masonic Community, explain w...

Part two of the care level series is here and this time it’s all about assisted living.  When it comes to assisted living at a senior living community, it’s easy to think they’re all created equal or get confused by what it is.  Tony Berardi, President of Springfield Masonic Community, answers some of The Ohio Masonic Communities’ frequently asked questions and shares what you need to know about the types of assisted living, what c...

Maintenance-free living is just the tip of the iceberg with independent living.  Residents also enjoy added benefits like safety, socialization, and fun amenities.  Listen to this in-depth discussion about what someone 55 or older can expect from independent living and how to know when to consider independent living versus assisted living.  You might be surprised to learn how early you should move and by the pet policy at The Ohio ...

Music therapy is an important element of older adults living their best lives at a senior living community.  But, you might be surprised to find out who can benefit and what it involves.  Hear about the brand-new music therapy program at The Ohio Masonic Communities as you watch music therapist, Liz, and Senior Living Today host, Alexandria, demonstrate part of a session using drums and a guitar.  Plus, as part of Alzheimer’s and B...

What do virtual reality (VR) training, robotic pets, an interactive game table, and a baby doll all have in common?  They’re all part of Connecting Realities, the memory support program designed by The Ohio Masonic Communities to meet residents where they’re at – in their reality.  Don’t miss hearing how older adults with Alzheimer's and dementia are able to connect with their past and present as part of Alzheimer's and B...