For many, a discussion about transitioning a loved one to an assisted living facility is not a desirable one. As much as we often loathe the prospect of aging, we can’t escape the inevitable - and neither can those we love. How to know when it’s time for assisted living, whether for ourselves or a [...]

By Jo Strausz Rosen I’m staying focused in the present but find myself thinking about the future.  I speak of it with our residents. We reflect on the past and wonder about what lies ahead. Some anticipate greatly the weddings and mitzvahs of their grandchildren. Others share memories of their lives, trips with spouses and [...]