The Arbor Company Senior Living Blog

We all forget things sometimes. But as we get older, it gets harder to distinguish between common forgetfulness that comes with aging, and actual dementia. 

Our Arbor dementia expert, Susan Robbins, sits down with Melissa Lee to discuss the topic of the upcoming webinar Senior Living LIVE: Dementia or Normal Aging? As a preview for the full webinar, scheduled for September 29, Susan compares dementia and forgetfulness, and gives some signs to look for and when to see medical help. 

For more information, watch the recording below. And make sure to sign up for the full webinar later this month for more helpful information about dementia. 

When making the move from living in a single-family home to a senior living environment, some worry about the adjustment needed to live among other people. 

One positive outcome from sheltering in place is that the extra time together caused many families to strengthen their bond as a unit. For residents living in senior living communities, that togetherness includes other residents and staff. With many families unable to visit safely as often as before, staff found creative ways to celebrate milestones, and keep residents connected to special moments with their families. In this episode of Senior Living LIVE, host Melissa Lee talks with Mallorie Richardson about purposeful living over the last six months in senior living. Watch the recording for more about how staff stepped up to create deep connections and meaningful moments for residents in Arbor communities.

John Dove, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, gives us a preview of the upcoming free webinar, Senior Living LIVE - Outsmart the Scammers. In the webinar, Mr. Dove sits down with host, Melissa Lee, to discuss the warning signs to avoid a fraudulent encounter.

Older adults often desire to “age in place,” remaining in their homes until end of life. However, many overlook the physical, medical and emotional costs of aging in place, says Brandt Ross, a resident at an Arbor Company senior living community.

The Arbor Company has worked hard to create a sense of normalcy for residents and staff during the last few months, which has required a lot of outside-the-box thinking.

In this episode of Senior Living LIVE, we spoke to Paul Kelley, who talked to us about the importance of music in our lives and the senior living communities he visits. From drum circles to concerts, individual playlists and ambient music, he sees the part that music plays in making resident's lives happier. Watch below or read the transcript of our conversation.

We have a new face at Arbor Company - Michelle Hamilton, our Senior VP of Operations! Watch our episode of Senior Living LIVE as we get to know Michelle, why her mother was a huge reason she works in senior living, and why she is going to miss the smell of chocolate. Watch below or read the transcript of our conversation.