When you choose to move into an assisted living community, there are many things that you can look forward to. For some people, it is the beautiful senior apartments or amenities. However, we’d argue that the best part of an assisted living community is the never-ending list of senior activities available! Unlike when a person…
The decision to move into a senior apartment home is a difficult one, especially since it is the entry point to new stages of life that the entire family may be unfamiliar with. For this very reason, it can be hard to imagine what senior apartment homes can and should look like, or what to…
When it comes to choosing the best retirement community for you or your loved one, it is important to find one with the perfect setup and accessible features that you enjoy. By prioritizing the amenities available, you can be more confident that the area is best suited for your lifestyle and preferences. At TerraBella Hillsborough,…
As people start living longer, healthier lives, it is growing increasingly common to live up to 80, 90, or even older. However, there continues to be that thought where the quality of life somehow has to decline after the age of 50. That is definitely no longer the case. By making the right lifestyle choices…
As people grow older, it is normal to require additional help with activities of daily living such as using the restroom, getting dressed, medication management, and even preparing or eating meals. It does not mean that they are necessarily unable to do these actions by themselves, but maybe that they take too much time and…
When we think of worrying issues that are faced by seniors, we tend to think of physical conditions like cancer, diabetes, or dementia. However, this is not always the case. In fact, one of the most common health concerns that are faced by older adults is actually loneliness. It is important to take note that…
As we grow older, our bodies continue to change and it grows increasingly important that we maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. Whether you have maintained one for years or you are just starting to improve your eating habits, it is never too late to learn more about eating better. Here are our top tips…
If you or your loved one is starting to require more support in everyday activities, you may have started considering senior living options. However, with so many available on the market, it can be confusing to know how they differ. Our team at TerraBella Hillsborough has compiled a simple guide to the difference between assisted…
Assisted living communities are not regulated on a national level, thus there may be some differences in the types of care in assisted living as well as the standards that are delivered from community to community. For instance, some states make it mandatory for team members of assisted living communities to undergo more than 24…
Older adults who are suffering from dementia need specialized care, either in a senior living community or as an in-home service. Receiving proper care that is customized to their exact needs will enable older adults experiencing a decline in cognitive abilities to improve their quality of life and live in full dignity and independence. Here…