Author: McKnight Place
Assisted Living Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
As our loved ones age, ensuring they receive the care and support they need becomes increasingly important. Transitioning to an assisted living community, such as McKnight Place, presents an opportunity for seniors to thrive in a supportive environment tailored to their needs. However, making such a significant decision requires careful consideration and planning. To aid […]
Benefits of Speech Therapy for Older Adults
Enhancing Communication, Quality of Life, and Cognitive Skills Speech therapy is an essential service for enhancing communication and quality of life in older adults. At McKnight Place, our commitment to providing exceptional senior care includes offering skilled speech therapy services to our residents. Our highly qualified speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work diligently to address various communication […]
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
Activities of Daily Living, commonly known as ADLs, encompass fundamental self-care tasks necessary for maintaining an individual’s well-being and independence. These tasks can be categorized into basic activities of daily living (BADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Basic ADLs (BADLs): Instrumental ADLs (IADLs): Assessing ADLs and Tailoring Care Plans: Assessment tools, such as […]
McKnight Place: Named a Best Assisted Living and a Memory Care Community by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report—the organization that ranks the best colleges, hospitals, and other crucial services in our lives—has placed McKnight Place on its list of 2023-2024 Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care communities.
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
Many believe that “nursing homes” are a catch-all phrase for senior living, but in reality, it’s actually one separate form of senior care all on its own. For example, a nursing home’s focus is on providing skilled nursing care while assisted living’s main goal is housing that provides certain care assistance. All-in-all, both types seek […]
When to Move from Independent Living to Assisted Living
Our needs can change as we age. And, as our needs change, so too do our living situations. For older adults living in senior living communities, this can mean making the move from independent living to assisted living. But just when is it time to make that move? Is it time for assisted living? There […]
Caregiver Stress Syndrome: Symptoms, Risks, and Tips to Reduce Burnout
People take on the task of caregiving for many reasons that range from a feeling of obligation to simply loving and caring for the individual. If you are a caregiver yourself—no matter what the reason you chose to take on this role—you know that caregiving can certainly be rewarding, but there are also many stresses that you are bravely facing.