Have you ever had an interaction with a person living with dementia with whom you live or otherwise provide care for that didn’t go precisely as you wanted it to go? Maybe we have a full agenda of personal care tasks we need to get done with them, and the person...
Hard Conversations
Tough Conversations: 6 Key Markers That It’s Time to Downsize
Whether it looks like buying a smaller house or condo, moving in with a loved one, or joining a senior living community, downsizing can be a huge help to seniors. How will you know when it’s time to encourage your aging parents to downsize their home? Here are six...
Tough Conversations: How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Hiring a Caretaker
Admitting that you need help is always difficult, no matter how old you are. It can be even more difficult for seniors to admit that they may need extra help with everyday tasks. If you feel your loved one needs assistance around the house and you are considering...
Tough Conversations: How to Discuss Senior Living With Your Loved One
Be Respectful First and foremost, enter this conversation from a place of respect. Also, empathize with the loss of autonomy your senior loved one may feel as they age, and make sure they understand this is a conversation and not a unilateral decision. It is important...
Testimonials
Lisa Battin
Culinary Director
Lisa has been with Northern Lakes since it opened! She runs an organized kitchen & values team work. Lisa wants meal time to be a highlight for residents. Delicious food & excellent service are her standard.
Northern Lakes has been a Godsend for my parents. My mom needs the added care and my dad can stay with her. The aides, caregivers and staff are so kind, caring, and professional. They provide such good care. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and well maintained. It feels homey.
Kathy
Northern Lakes is taking extreme care at keeping my mother safe, comfortable, and entertained. They have found a way to make personal visits, to continue the exercise routines and having the residents work out at their doorway. My mom sits in her doorway and plays bingo with those on her floor for prizes.
MBW
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