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How to Move a Parent to Assisted Living: Downsizing and Planning Finances

August 27, 2021
Learn the signs that it may be time for your loved one to move to assisted living, as well as how to tackle each step of...
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What Does Assisted Living Provide and How Can it Accommodate for My Senior Loved One?

August 13, 2021
If you’re the caregiver of an elderly parent, you might have considered moving your loved one into an assisted living...
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Rehabilitation in Senior Living: Adjunct to Nursing Homes

March 31, 2021
Differentiating between nursing homes, assisted living communities, and senior rehabilitation facilities can be confusing....
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What Makes an Assisted Living Community Top Rated?

March 15, 2021
There are many considerations to take into account when searching for a top-rated assisted living community for your loved...
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Why Having a Plan for Financing Assisted Living Is the Best Investment

March 15, 2021
Moving a loved one to an assisted living community can seem stressful and daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Breaking...
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Assisted Living: Not Your Grandmother’s Nursing Home

January 31, 2021
“Shady Pines, Ma.” Those three simple words were the thinly veiled threat issued by Bea Arthur’s character Dorothy...
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COVID-19 Vaccine at White Plains: What You Need to Know

January 22, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is now here at The Kensington White Plains. Our team is excited to take this next step in helping...
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The Kensington White Plains Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Announcement

January 15, 2021
The Kensington White Plains is thrilled to announce that we successfully completed the COVID-19 Pfizer-Biotech vaccination...
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Let’s Talk About Sex (over 65) Baby

January 6, 2021
Written by: Joann Parliament, Registered Nurse, MS, BSN, RN   “Older adults do not or should not have sexual...
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How to Approach the Search for Senior Care

December 23, 2020
Sometimes it’s clear when your senior loved one needs more help. Maybe they suffered from a fall in their home, or they...
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Addressing Senior Fall Risk Before Seeking Emergency Care

October 30, 2020
Having a senior fall prevention plan is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as doctor’s visits, emergency...
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Senior Safety: Planning Ahead Before a Health Scare

September 30, 2020
As your loved ones age it is a natural tendency to want to keep your senior comfortable and cared for in their beloved home....
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