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What Are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? A Plain-English Guide for Families
Do you know the term every family hears first when seeking compassionate, caring professional care for a loved one? It’s ADLs. Whether it’s a doctor’s medical evaluation or a care assessment for senior living, the term "ADLs" may sound unfamiliar and even strange. One sibling might be eager to know what the term means, while [...]
What to Bring to Assisted Living: The Complete Move-In Packing Checklist
At Vista at Simi Valley, we recognize how vital and life-changing an assisted living move is for an older adult. Even after the senior and family have found and toured their preferred community, deciding what to bring to assisted living can feel overwhelming. Packing from the first box to the last can feel like a [...]
Is Assisted Living the Right Move for Your Loved One?
At Vista at Simi Valley, we recognize that figuring out whether assisted living is right for an aging parent or other loved one is tough. Most families experience a mix of guilt and worry. You want your loved one to be safe. You want them to be comfortable. At the same time, you want them [...]
How Memory Care Specialists Enhance Quality of Life Every Day
At Vista at Simi Valley, we recognize that specialized healthcare requires specialized care solutions. People living with cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s and dementia require structured, routine support provided by memory care specialists. These professionals have the training and experience needed to address complex behavioral and care needs. Memory care specialists enhance residents’ daily lives [...]
How Families Can Find The Best Assisted Living Community
At Vista at Simi Valley, we recognize the value of professional assistance that assisted living offers to older adults. With socially engaging activities, tailored support, daily living support, luxury amenities, and convenient services, it can exceed what an older adult may expect from a senior living community. But families often struggle to find and [...]
Dementia Misconceptions: Six Things Families Need To Know
At Vista at Simi Valley, we recognize dementia as one of the most common, yet misunderstood, cognitive conditions. There’s a lot of misinformation and misconceptions about this degenerative disease. For families with an aging loved one, it’s important to know what this commonly diagnosed condition involves so that they don’t confuse facts with myths. [...]