Tag: 5 Benefits of Friendship
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Avel eCare Telemedicine Partnership
Partnership provides Primrose facilities nationwide with 24/7 access to Avel eCare’s innovative telemedicine services to enhance care for residents and help reduce burnout among staff. Sioux Falls, SD., February 9, 2022 – Avel eCare’s footprint continues to grow nationwide following the recent expansion of its strategic partnership with Primrose Retirement Communities. From piloting an initial…
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Why Are Relationships Important As We Age?
Happy, positive relationships play a major role in our mental and physical wellness. As humans, we crave socialization and the ability to connect with others who share our same values, passions, and circumstances. Relationships are not limited to family or spouses, however. You may have close friends, neighbors, or community church members with whom you’ve…
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Relocation Stress [What Is It & How To Help Someone Through It]
In a previous article, we shared a checklist on how to help your aging parents relocate from their family home to an assisted living apartment. And although there are many tools and services we mentioned that can help you stay organized and keep the relocation process running smoothly, moving is still a big change—at any…
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Moving Parents into Assisted Living
If living at home is starting to become an obstacle for your mom, dad, or both parents, it can be difficult to broach the subject of assisted living. After all, no one likes to hear that it might be time to sell the family home and move into a new community. At Primrose, we understand…
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Easy Christmas Crafts for Seniors
These days it seems like homeowners, and even renters, are getting more creative and BIGGER with their holiday decor and lighting this time of year. And many choose to make these festive decor items at home vs. buying them at the store. Whether you’re a family caregiver, or a senior looking to spruce up your…
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Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Parents & Grandparents
Trying to find the perfect gift items for loved ones is hard enough. Now, pair this with parents or grandparents who are trying to downsize their homes, and this annual task becomes a whole new challenge. Whether your loved ones are in the process of downsizing, or maybe they’ve already relocated to a retirement community,…
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Investing in Resident & Employee Experience
November 30, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medallia, Inc., the global leader in customer and employee experience and engagement, today announced that Primrose Retirement Communities selected Medallia as the resident and employee experience platform of choice. Medallia will help Primrose address the changing expectations from residents entering senior living, their families, and the demands…
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3 Key Nutrients for Seniors
With the holidays well underway, it’s easy to get swept up in the fun festivities and overindulge a bit on too many sweets and comfort foods. Pair this with the fact that the New Year is just on the horizon—meaning you might be already thinking about how you’ll make better meal choices come January. But…
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities [How Do They Work?]
Deciding to sell your home and move into a retirement community is a big decision. It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions—some good and some not so good. The act of moving, itself, is a major life event. But if you’re relocating from your family’s home into a retirement community, you may feel anxious…
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Assisted Living with Memory Care
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans are living with this neurological disease. It’s projected that by 2050, this number will reach 13 million. Age is believed to be the biggest risk factor associated with this condition. Although a family history of Alzheimer’s may also put you at greater risk. Quite often…