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Welcome to our senior living blog! We're glad you're here. This is where seniors, families, and trusted advisors can find information on senior living, types of care, and successful aging. We offer tips on topics such as planning to move to a retirement community, what life is like in senior living, and how to pay for all levels of senior care. We also share stories about our organization's history, campus events, and life at Fellowship Square Phoenix. We hope you enjoy it.

Understanding the Costs of Independent and Assisted Living: Who Pays for Senior Care?

If you’re wondering, "How much is Independent Living?" or "Who pays for Independent and Assisted Living?" - you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll explore the costs and financial considerations of Independent and Assisted Living, shedding light on who pays for senior care, what’s included, and the available financial assistance options. Read More

Categories: General , Independent Living , Assisted Living

Tags: Cost of Independent Living , Cost of Assisted Living , How to pay for senior living

Essential Heat Safety Tips for Seniors

As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature; this and other physical factors make it harder for seniors to cool down. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body overheats and cannot cool down properly. Understanding the causes and risk factors associated with heat exhaustion in seniors is essential to prevent its occurrence. Read More

Categories: General , Independent Living

Tags: Summer safety , life in senior living , Senior Living in Phoenix

A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing the Perfect Independent Living Community

If you or a loved one are considering a move to an independent living community, you're likely full of questions: what to look for, what to ask while touring a community, and more. In this post, Fellowship Square Phoenix has created a step-by-step guide to help you choose the ideal senior living community that suits your lifestyle, location preferences, interests, and budget. Read More

Categories: General , Independent Living

Tags: life in senior living , Independent Living Phoenix , Questions to Ask

Senior Living vs. in-home care: How to Decide

As we age, we often face tough decisions regarding our living situation. People often research and compare two options: receiving in-home care versus moving into a senior living community. This post will look into the different types of home health care services, examples of each, and the costs involved. We will explore the same points in senior living so you can easily compare the two options side-by-side to determine the best option for you and your family. Read More

Categories: General , Independent Living , Assisted Living

Tags: in-home care , home health care

A Tale of Two Sunnysides...

Fellowship Square Phoenix was built in 1981, and before construction began, our address was recorded with Maricopa County as 2002 W Sunnyside Drive. Forty-plus years later, we haven't been able to determine why our address was recorded that way - did the sign always say 'Avenue'? Did it ever say 'Drive'? Read More

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From a Resident's Perspective

Sometimes we all need a little reminder to take a step back and look at our blessings in life. A few months ago, one of our residents, Lucille C., shared her musings about finding joy with us. We loved it so much that we asked if we could post it on our blog, and she agreed! Whether it's COVID or anything else going on in the world, looking for small things Read More

Categories: General , Independent Living

Tags: Senior Living in Phoenix , Resident's Perspective , life in senior living

Reflections' Memory Care Activities

Humans are multifaceted beings. We have the basic needs of food, water, shelter, and clothing, but we are so much more than our basic needs. Those needs don’t just go away when living with dementia. In Reflections Memory Care, we focus on 6 specific areas of mental and physical wellness: Intellectual, Social, Environmental, Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional. Read More

Categories: Assisted Living , Memory Care

Tags: Memory Care Activities , Memory Care , Living with Dementia , Alzheimer's care

We Still Serve the 1%

Eighteen months later, here we are. We can move more freely and are forever thankful to see our residents' smiling faces again, who we missed so much last summer. And yet, 18 months later, we are still in a pandemic. Getting vaccinated gave me the confidence to go out and about, knowing that not only was I protected, but I was also safeguarding those around me Read More

Categories: General , In The News

Tags: COVID-19 Vaccine , covid-19 and seniors , life in senior living

Four Tips for Downsizing

Unless you are one of the few people who follow the mantra, "if I haven't touched it in a year, I don't need it," preparing for a move almost always feels like a daunting task. The longer we live in our homes, the more 'stuff' we accumulate. And while some items Read More

Categories: Independent Living , Assisted Living , Memory Care

Tags: Senior Independent Living , Independent Living Phoenix , Assisted Living , Moving into senior living

Moving into a Senior Living Community During COVID

While speaking with a colleague last week, she mentioned that a friend is looking for Independent Living for her grandmother. Still, she and her grandmother are both nervous about moving into a retirement community during the COVID pandemic. Read More

Categories: Independent Living

Tags: life in senior living , covid-19 and seniors , Senior Living in Phoenix , moving into retirement community

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