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Placing a Parent in Memory Care: When is the Right Time?

As the signs of memory loss begin to appear in your parent or loved one, you may be tempted to search for in-home care options. While care at home is possible for seniors experiencing dementia or alzheimer’s, it sometimes is not comprehensive enough to meet all his or her needs. Here are six signs that…
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StoryPoint Saline Resident Receives Ride of A Lifetime

Here at StoryPoint, we strive every single day to make each moment something special for our residents and staff alike. Whether it’s good food, friendly conversation or an exciting excursion, we do everything we can to make our residents happy. Over at StoryPoint Saline, we took this to heart by making the dreams of resident…
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Long-Term Care Insurance Questions

Long-term care insurance. While this topic is often discussed, the number of people who actually purchase a policy is less than you’d think. This type of insurance, however, can greatly help fund a future move into a senior living community. Check out a few long-term care questions and tips to help you find the right…
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What To Ask When Touring A Senior Living Community

Transitioning to a senior living community is a big move that requires thorough planning. The best way to ensure you find the perfect fit is to conduct research and schedule visits to several different locations.  Touring a senior living community allows you to meet its staff and residents, see how the interior and exterior are…
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Retirement Living & Keeping Your Independence

Many seniors have the perception that a retirement community is equivalent to the dreaded “old folks home.” However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Today’s retirement communities are full of fun activities, services and amenities designed to promote the utmost independence and privacy for residents. Your Own Apartment Retirement communities are designed with your…
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When to Transition from Independent Care to Other Care Options

Independent Living is perfect for highly independent seniors requiring minimal assistance. But what happens when a resident’s needs begin to grow? There are numerous other living options available for seniors to maintain their independence, while receiving the care choices that they need. Here’s how to tell when your loved one should transition from Independent Care…
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Assisted Living Staff: Why It Matters

Whether you’re just beginning to look into assisted living for your loved one or have a few communities in mind, don’t forget about a key assisted living feature that is commonly overlooked: the staff. Having the right staff at an assisted living community can be a determining factor on your loved one’s happiness and well-being.…
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What to Look for in a Senior Living Community

As your loved one begins to age, it may be necessary to make the transition into senior living. With so many options available, choosing the right community can be difficult. Here are a few things to look for in a senior living community to help make the decision a bit easier. Services Available Before you…
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Senior Living Guide To Moving

As you begin getting ready for your move into senior living, you may be a bit confused on what to pack. While your new senior apartment will have plenty of space, there’s just no way you can bring everything in your current home. Here are some tips to help you determine what to bring with…
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Assisted Living: Finding the Right Fit

When it’s time to move your elderly family member into an assisted living community, it is important to weigh out your options. It can be hard deciding when and where your senior should move to. Independence Village is here to help guide you in the process by providing some potential questions to ask yourself when…
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Independent Senior Living: What to Bring With You

Once you’ve found a community to call home, it is important to bring what means the most to you, with you. Independence Village knows that moving can be stressful but we are here to help relieve the burden of that process. See our four tips on what you should bring to your new senior living…
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StoryPoint Portage Construction Updates 11/7/2016

It’s been a couple months since our last construction update on our new community in Portage, MI. Our beautiful community is finally coming together and ready to be viewed – call 269-459-3750 to speak to our Community Specialist about taking a tour! With landscaping and roads going, it is really starting to look different. Now…
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Spaghetti Squash Soup Making All The Raves!

Our very own Sous Chef Addison from Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) rocked it out in the Healthy Soup & Stew Challenge at the Orion Area Healthy Body and Mind Expo. Taking place this past week, Chef Addison wowed the crowd at the expo with his unique soup recipe: Spaghetti Squash Soup! Attendees were walking…
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Memory Matters Symposium 2016 – StoryPoint Rockford

StoryPoint Rockford is proud to have Dr. Susan Gilster, PhD, RN, at our Memory Matters Symposium 2016. A leader and pioneer in Dementia care, Dr. Gilster founded & operated The Alois Alzheimer’s Center, the 1st dementia specific care facility in the United States. For over 25 years, Dr. Gilster created effective caretaking practices & programs…
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Memory Matters Symposium 2016 – StoryPoint Saline

StoryPoint Saline has proudly partnered with Senior Helpers this year to have Mrs. Teepa Snow at our Memory Matters Symposium 2016. Mrs. Teepa is an occupational therapist working as a dementia care and dementia education specialist. She has over 33 years of clinical experience in the field of geriatrics and dementia care, as well as…
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