We’ve touted the benefits that boutique senior living offers–more personalized care, the feel of home, the comfort of familiar faces, to name a few–but you may not realize that the smaller setting could actually be safer during COVID-19 than traditional senior living. In this article, we will discuss why smaller senior living centers are the […]
To us, creating an alternative to the institutional feel of traditional senior living is personal. In fact, it’s inspired by the experiences of our founders with their own families in senior living. That’s why it’s so important to us that our residents live with dignity and enjoy active, enriching lives in a safe, comfortable home […]
Naturalist and writer, John Muir, once said, “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” We couldn’t agree more and, in fact, research has also consistently agreed that nature benefits us in a number of ways, particularly as […]
Let’s be honest, no one is exactly ‘over the moon’ to move from home to senior living. Even if it’s the best practical decision; a change this big can be scary and emotional. What’s more, if your loved one is moving to traditional senior living, the institutional feel and large campus can be such a […]
Has your loved one had a recent health scare? Is a chronic condition worsening? Are you concerned about their safety at home alone? Is it becoming harder for them to manage the household or their personal hygiene? If the answer is ‘yes’ to one or more of these questions, you may be considering assisted living […]
Change is never easy but moving from home to senior living is likely one of the biggest transitions you or your loved one will make. Aside from the logistical challenges of downsizing and making the move, there’s the emotion and fear of the unknown that also comes with it. Some of the most common fears […]
I don’t know about you, but for me, this whole coronavirus thing has been…weird. As humans, we are wired to try and make sense of things, so I have no doubt I am not the only one sitting at home having what sometimes feels like really profound “a-ha” moments; nor will I claim to be […]
When searching for senior living for your loved one there’s so much to consider. There are the accommodations, the food, the amenities and services available, the activity options and the location just to start. It can easily become overwhelming and much of it is subjective. For example, what feels like a welcoming environment to you […]
If you’re looking for senior care, we know how confusing it can be. Luckily you have plenty of options from which to choose, but where do you start? The answer is surprisingly simple: with your needs and wants. That’s right, senior care today is focused on the level of support needed as well as your […]
As we age and begin to need help with daily activities, you may think that means choosing between care at home which can be costly or moving to traditional senior living which can feel institutional. Not so fast. You do have another option to consider. Boutique senior living is an alternative that’s gaining in popularity […]
Shepherd Premier Senior Living is bringing dignity and compassion back to senior living with industry-leading care services within magnificent residential homes
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