How to Evaluate an Assisted Living Community When you’re looking at assisted living communities, it helps to have a list of specific points to consider. It’s a good idea to take notes about each place you visit, and if permitted, snap a few photos so you can remember...

Spotting Signs That Your Loved One May Need Assisted Living As your loved ones age, it’s normal to be concerned about their health and ability to take care of daily tasks. While most people expect to help their elders occasionally with strenuous or difficult chores,...

When visiting your loved one here at Arizona Homestead, we recommend planning an activity. Not only will this fill your visit with fun, but it’s also a creative way to inspire your family member to think critically. Memory games are among the best options to...

It’s not always easy adapting to having a loved one in assisted living, especially on birthdays. This significant time typically involves coming together as a family to honor your person’s special day. While moving to an assisted living facility marks major changes in...

The decision to move your loved one from independent living into long-term assisted living is a difficult one, and you shouldn’t feel that you have to make it alone. You can discuss the decision with family, friends, a social worker or senior care advisor, and a...

There are so many things that can cause you and your loved one stress as your loved one ages. If you have the ability to have open and honest conversations with each other about how you are feeling, and if you are able to seek advice or assistance from an outside...

The assisted living community you choose may depend primarily upon the independence level of your loved one. If your loved one simply wants to live in a community with other people their age, they may not need the same range of services as someone who has been...

The changes that you will notice in your loved one’s ability to communicate may depend upon the environment, the time of day, and the stage of the disease. The progression of Alzheimer’s disease can be broken up into early stage, middle stage, and late stage. Each...

It’s no secret that socializing can have many benefits for our physical and mental health—and seniors are no exception. When it comes to caring for your loved one, one of the best things you can do is encourage them to be social. Arizona Homestead in Tucson...

Quality care doesn’t take a “one size fits all” approach. We understand that you want the best care possible for your loved one, which is why Arizona Homestead provides different levels of care for our residents. Our caregivers undergo regular training and are...

How to Ease the Transition to an Assisted Living Community Making the transition into an assisted living community doesn't need to be difficult or unpleasant for anyone involved. The transition will be much smoother if all of the family members involved in the...

Fun Activities to Do While Visiting a Loved One in an Assisted Living Home Visiting your loved one in assisted living home can be a fun, memorable experience for both of you, as long as you plan ahead. Planning a safe activity can keep boredom at bay and encourage...