As our parents age, planning for their comfort and care becomes a priority. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., part of our mission is to ensure that seniors are protected and well-tended during their later years. Our Certified Elder Law attorneys (CELAs) have been committed to serving Southeastern Massachusetts' senior community for...
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Assisted Living Week: Bridges by EPOCH at Mashpee
Chef Scott from Bridges by Epoch at Mashpee is sharing one of his most popular dishes, Coquilles St, Jacques. Scallops is a staple on Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts. This is a great dish because despite, it's fancy name, it is quite uncomplicated! if you are interested in learning...
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Assisted Living Week: All American at Wareham
Chef Teresa at All American at Wareham was kind enough to share with us her Blueberry Muffin recipe! We can't wait to make it ourselves! If you would like to have a tour of a community set in and idyllic setting over cranberry bogs, call Lauren Morison or Bonnie...
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Assisted Living Week: The Residence at Cedar Dell
Chef Gerami at The Residence of Cedar Dell was kind enough to share with us, one of their residents favorite seasonal soups: Corn Chowder. You can contact Eva-Marie Fey, Senior Sales & Marketing Director, for a personal tour of the community at 508-636-0590 or by email at efey@residencecedar.com
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Assisted Living Week: Prosper at Fall River
Thank you to Chef Jeff at Prosper at Fall River for sharing his quicky, easy and healthy recipe for Veggie Lasagna! If you would like to tour this wonderful community, please contact Lisa Lebreux, Marketing Director, at 508-324-7960, ext. 104 or by email to llebreux@prosperlifecare.com.
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Assisted Living Week: Autumn Glen Assisted Living at Dartmouth
Here is Chef Chris' delicious recipe for an area favorite: Kale Soup! If you are interested in learning more about Autumn Glen, you can call their sales director, Ann LaMere at 508-992-8880 or by email to alamere@autumnglenatdartmouth.com.
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Signs Your Aging Parent May Need Home Care
As Bette Davis wisely noted, “Getting old is not for sissies.” Aging requires a great deal of patience, adaptability, and fortitude. If you have an aging parent who is having increasing trouble with daily tasks or excursions, it is time to evaluate whether they need home care.
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Maplewood Senior Living: How To Help Parents Adjust to Single Senior Living After Death of a Spouse
The process of aging has many highs and many lows. One difficult aspect of aging for many is losing their loved ones, especially a spouse. Frequently, as couples age together, one spouse will end up providing care for the other, which can add complexity to grief and loss. Grief looks different for...
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AgingCare Article: How to Convince Your Parent to Move to Assisted Living
Conventional wisdom says that we all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. That is likely how most of our elders feel, but it’s not always in their best interest to do so. How do we talk with them about the realities and dangers of staying...
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Keystone Place Article: Long-term Care Insurance (LTCI)
If you own long-term care insurance (LTCI) or are thinking about purchasing coverage it is important to understand how the policy works and what it covers. Adult children should also be familiar with the details of their parents’ coverage because they will likely be involved with coordinating LTCI benefits when the time...