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Deciding to downsize to a smaller space is a big decision for an older adult, and the process can be time-consuming and overwhelming. However, keeping your attention on the positives, like the chance to reminisce with family members over a lifetime of memories, will make the process of packing and moving a more enjoyable one. …

To understand the difference between assisted living and a nursing home, first you need to know more about the residents who typically make each of these senior living options their home. In an assisted living community, the goal is to help residents remain as independent as possible. Residents have a great deal of freedom and …

Nearly everyone searching for a retirement community wants a place that’s full of fulfilling amenities and activities for seniors. And why not? Hobbies are proven to have vast benefits for older adults. Especially arts and crafts. However, many people fail to ask if communities have an arts studio or arts programming, even though research has …

With more senior care options available today than ever before, choosing the right care for your parent, family member or loved one can be overwhelming. If the senior in your life needs long-term or short-term skilled nursing care, there are a variety of factors to consider. While some  basic types of care and services are …

Throughout our lives, we make choices about where we’d like to reside and raise our children. Considering where you’d like to retire is also a big decision. After all, these years can offer the ultimate freedom to do as you please and pursue dreams that may have been put on hold. If Des Moines isn’t …

Sometimes there are clear mental or physical signals telling family members a senior living community is the right place for an aging parent. However, barring a medical event or an accident that leaves no doubt, you may find yourself wondering, when is it time for assisted living? There’s no perfect equation and many variables to …

After decades of responsibly caring for your family, home and career, you may feel like you’re well past due for a break. You’re not alone. More and more older adults are choosing senior independent living communities long before health and mobility concerns arise so they can take advantage of the lifestyle these communities afford. As …

As you plan for your future, two variables likely top your list of considerations: your finances and your health. A Life Care community is an attractive option for many older adults because you can count on high-quality care for life, at predictable rates, for less than you’d pay on the open market. Beyond the financial …

COVID-19 continues to have an impact on us all. At Deerfield, we talk with older adults and their families every day about common myths of the virus and its impact on senior living communities like ours. We hope the following information will help provide clarification around this topic to alleviate concerns and assist you and …