by | Oct/Tue/2022 | aging topics
As the leader of a nonprofit, I’m constantly advocating for the value of our volunteers. When we write grants or I explain what we do to a new donor or community partner, I am answering that one underlying question. What intrinsic value do our Heart2Heart volunteers...
by | Oct/Mon/2022 | aging topics
Deciding that an assisted living facility is the right choice for you or for a loved one is only the beginning of your research. The next step is choosing the right location.Unfortunately, some of that choice may depend heavily on your budget. Assisted living...
by | Sep/Fri/2022 | aging topics
This month, we took a deep dive into assisted living facilities. Today, I want to discuss how to make that ultimate decision. What should family (or friends) consider as they debate whether or not to move a loved one into an assisted living facility? First, I want to...
by | Sep/Mon/2022 | aging topics
This week is National Assisted Living Week. At Heart2Heart, we applaud the assisted living facilities that are doing a good job caring for our seniors who need assistance caring for themselves. However, even as we celebrate the great facilities, we must acknowledge...
by | Sep/Mon/2022 | aging topics
In celebration of National Assisted Living Week later this month, I want to explore assisted living facilities, or care centers, as we call them. Simply put, assisted living facilities are designed to serve adults who need help with everyday activities like walking,...
by | Aug/Mon/2022 | aging topics
Edith Kelson is a Heart2Heart volunteer who is 73 years young. When she worked with us as a volunteer coordinator earlier this year, we learned that nothing can stop Edie when she’s on a mission! We asked her, and three others, to tell us what it means to grow older....
