What to Expect When Your Loved One Is Hospitalized: A Guide for Family Members

When a loved one is hospitalized, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and have a host of questions about their care, your role in decision-making, and how best to support their recovery. Understanding your rights and options, particularly when it comes to post-hospital rehabilitation, can help you make informed choices that align with your loved one’s… Continue reading What to Expect When Your Loved One Is Hospitalized: A Guide for Family Members

Financial Planning for Retirement: What Seniors Need to Know

Retirement is a major milestone that brings opportunities for relaxation, new hobbies, and time with loved ones. However, it also requires thoughtful financial planning to ensure a comfortable and secure future. Whether you’re exploring independent senior living, considering assisted living, or planning for specialized care like memory care or skilled nursing, financial preparation is key.… Continue reading Financial Planning for Retirement: What Seniors Need to Know

Caring for the Caregiver: Why Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask on First Matters

In any airline safety briefing, the instruction is always to “put your own oxygen mask on first before helping others.” This image powerfully illustrates a concept essential for caregiving: to best care for others, caregivers must first care for themselves. This principle can feel counterintuitive, especially when taking care of aging parents or other loved… Continue reading Caring for the Caregiver: Why Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask on First Matters

Navigating and Preparing for the Senior World: Choosing the Right Senior Living Option

As our loved ones age or as we prepare for the future, finding the right senior living option becomes a critical decision. Whether you’re considering assisted living, independent senior living, rehabilitation services, or long-term care, understanding the range of care options available is essential. At McCrite Plaza Senior Living in Kansas City at Briarcliff and… Continue reading Navigating and Preparing for the Senior World: Choosing the Right Senior Living Option

Searching For A Retirement Community? Think Local and Family-Owned!

Choosing the right retirement community is a significant decision for seniors and their families. With so many options available, it’s essential to find a community that prioritizes personalized care, comfort, and a strong sense of family. If you’re searching for a retirement community in Kansas City or Topeka, look no further than McCrite Plaza Senior… Continue reading Searching For A Retirement Community? Think Local and Family-Owned!

The Importance of Special Memory Care Units in Retirement Communities

As we age, the risk of developing cognitive impairments, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, increases. For individuals living with these conditions, specialized care is essential. This is where memory care units in retirement communities come into play. These units provide a safe and supportive environment specifically designed to meet the unique needs of residents… Continue reading The Importance of Special Memory Care Units in Retirement Communities

Moving Through Levels in a Full Continuum-of-Care Retirement Community

A Continuum of Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also known as a Life Plan Community, provides a range of housing and healthcare options tailored to the needs of older adults. These communities offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing care, allowing residents to transition smoothly from one level of care to another as… Continue reading Moving Through Levels in a Full Continuum-of-Care Retirement Community

What is Assisted Living Plus?

Traditionally, CCRC (full continuum of care) retirement communities consist of four basic levels of care:  Independent Living  Assisted Living (Included in the area of Assisted Living, special Memory Care provisions are available.) Rehabilitation for short-term recovery after illness or injury.  Long-term care or Nursing Home care But as in all things in life, we don’t… Continue reading What is Assisted Living Plus?

McCrite Plaza Unveils New Memory Care Unit For Seniors in Topeka, KS

McCrite Plaza, a venerable presence in Topeka’s senior living landscape for nearly five decades, recently marked a significant chapter in its storied history with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Memory Care Unit. The ribbon-cutting ceremony drew notable figures, including Kansas Senator Rick Kloos, Councilmember Spencer Duncan, and Greater Topeka Partnership CEO Matt Pivarnik, highlighting the… Continue reading McCrite Plaza Unveils New Memory Care Unit For Seniors in Topeka, KS

Why Would Living In A Senior Community Improve Your Sleep?

The CDC suggests several ways to improve your sleep quality. Here are some of their tips: Maintain a consistent sleep schedule: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends  Create a comfortable sleep environment: Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet. Use comfortable pillows and mattress  Limit exposure… Continue reading Why Would Living In A Senior Community Improve Your Sleep?

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