April is National Volunteer Month, a time when we come together to promote volunteerism and honor the contributions of those who give their time and energy in service of others. No matter what your cause may be, providing assistance can be a rewarding experience in more ways than one. Today, the team at Summerset Senior
Developing a Partnership with Your Loved One’s Caregivers
Making the transition to a senior living community can be a difficult adjustment for any senior. If you have a loved one who is living with medical conditions that require skilled care or they have recently moved to a senior living community, they may have a hard time getting acclimated to having caregivers who are
How to Downsize as You Make the Move to a Senior Living Community
Have you decided to make the transition to a senior living community? If so, there are many decisions you will have to make. You have spent a lifetime accumulating possessions; unfortunately, you won’t be able to bring them all with you. Downsizing can be a stressful process, both for the seniors who are moving and
How to Communicate More Effectively with Your Senior Loved Ones
As your loved ones get older, the time will come to have some difficult conversations. Topics like health issues, end-of-life planning, and the possibility of moving to a senior living community can all be hot buttons that lead to arguments. If you want to communicate more effectively with your senior loved ones about these and
Balancing Care and Life for Caregivers
At Summerset Senior Living, we provide skilled care and senior living communities for residents of Lincoln, Rancho Cordova/Gold River and other Central Valley areas. Because we always strive to provide the best care possible to the people living in our communities, we understand how much focus and energy it can take. While we are professional
Alzheimer Support for Family Members
Caregiving is a singular situation that might result in feelings of loneliness or isolation, and in turn, guilt for experiencing those negative feelings. Caretakers shouldn’t have to deal with these feelings alone; instead, we encourage our Caretaker community to reach out to people that can empathize with the challenges of caretaking.