Having difficult conversations with aging parents or loved ones is never easy. For many families, two of the toughest discussions are about taking away the car keys and moving out of their long-time home. These decisions signal major life changes and can be emotional for everyone involved. At McCrite Plaza Senior Living, we understand the… Continue reading Tough Conversations With Seniors: When It’s Time To Take The Car Keys Away and Move Out Of Their Home
As we age, our healthcare needs evolve—sometimes suddenly, sometimes gradually. At McCrite Plaza Senior Living, with locations in Kansas City at Briarcliff and Topeka, we understand that transitioning to higher levels of care is a deeply personal journey. That’s why we provide expert-driven, compassionate options in Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care, designed to meet… Continue reading Advanced Levels of Senior Care: Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care
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
The Evolution of Nursing Homes Over the Past 50 Years Nursing homes today are vastly different from those of 50 years ago. In the past, nursing homes were often more institutional, resembling hospitals rather than homes. The rooms were usually shared, offering limited privacy, and the overall environment was stark and functional. The primary focus… Continue reading Not your Grandmother’s Nursing Home
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?
Where and how did the Nursing Home stigma begin? The definition of stigma is “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” For many years, that would describe the general public opinion of nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities as they are now often called. Over the decades of transformation of… Continue reading Killing the Stigma
