As a parent or loved one ages, taking on the role of caregiver can add stress to an already busy life. On top of managing their own family, household and job, many people struggle with the added responsibilities that can come with caring for a parent or loved one. It can be especially difficult for…

We live in an era where people talk openly about mental health more than ever before. And yet, according to Mental Health America, 68% of older adults know little or nothing about depression. It’s a staggering number that’s particularly troubling as seniors are prone to a variety of factors unique to their demographic that can…

After a successful run of special open house events in May, the fun continued throughout June. With luaus, hoedowns, BBQs and more, our communities put on fun, festive events that show case why we are Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home! A few of our communities brought a taste of the tropics to residents and families…

Breakfast, lunch and dinner with friends. Fitness and wellness classes. Day trips. Learning new hobbies and skills. Happy hours. Movie nights. At Prestige Senior Living, that’s a day in the life for many of our residents. It’s not enough to just meet basic needs, we strive to create days filled with memorable events in a…

Throughout the month of May, our communities are hosting open houses to showcase all the fun we have! With casino nights, speakeasies, spelling bees and fashion shows, we are truly Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home! To give you a sense of the creativity of our teams in putting on terrific events, here are just a…

From Wii bowling to manicures to happy hours, at Prestige, the fun never stops. Of course, it takes a talented team to put together the events that bring joy and fulfillment to our residents, and a key member of that team at each community is the Life Enrichment Director (LED). Our LEDs oversee the activity…

When most people think about assisted living, they think two things: bus rides and bingo. At Prestige Senior Living, we strive to break the typical stereotype of senior living by making life enrichment, wellness, and fun our top priority. We take this mission so seriously, in fact, that we’ve coined our communities “Not Your Grandma’s…

The sun is out and the temperatures are up – which means baseball and softball fields all over the country are filled with kids pitching, hitting and fielding. For many families, a day at the ballpark watching the grandkids play is a great afternoon of togetherness and bonding. But what happens when grandparents live in…

At Prestige, fall prevention is at the heart of what we do. Our fitness programming and classes help provide residents with the tools they need to reduce the chance of falling. In this interview we speak with two members of the leadership team at Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster: Karen Marin, the Executive Director, and…

If an aging parent requires long-term care, ideally, the entire family will come together to examine the different available options, create a sensible budget, divide the tasks evenly, and reach a consensus on the best path forward. Ideally. In reality, decisions among siblings surrounding the care of an aging parent can re-open olds wounds, or…

At Prestige, our Wellness Coaches lead the fitness programming that keeps our residents fit and strong, helping them to reduce falls. They play a vital role in ensuring our residents live life to the fullest and stay safe. In this blog, we interview Sofia De La Cruz, the wellness coach at Prestige Assisted Living at…

A rug not fastened to the floor. A slippery surface in the bathroom. A small pet running around. Each of those are common in the homes of many older adults, and all are among the hazards that can lead to falls in seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year…