As providers of senior living in Hot Springs, we’ve had the pleasure of helping many families find peace and security for their elders. Whether it’s a mother who’s become very lonely since her husband passed away, or an uncle who’s no longer able to live on his own due to worsening dementia, we provide a calm, comfortable place for people to live, socialize, and visit with the ones they lo…Read More
One of the scariest factors about getting older is the thought of not being able to maintain optimal brain function. As we age and experience more instances where we forget names, lose our keys and forget that our glasses are on top of our head, where we left them, anxious thoughts of growing senile begin to pester even the most healthy of among us. Even watching our parents deal with forgetfulnes…Read More
Ensure long-term health and happiness by researching potential retirement communities Having to make the decision to place mom or dad in an assisted living facility is rarely easy. Horror stories from the media, guilt and financial concerns often turn a very logical decision into one that is fraught with melancholy and an array of conflicting emotions. Remembering all of what needs to be consider…Read More
With so much talk in the news lately regarding childhood immunizations, it got us thinking about others who are at risk for serious illness and of course, the subject of seniors and the health risks they face surfaced. Though we tend to think of immunizations as those prevention measures that typically affect the young, there are a number of illnesses that the elderly face where immunizations can …Read More
No matter where they’re from or what brought them to Pine Hills, there’s one thing almost all of our residents have in common: they love to talk about their families! Some seniors worry that moving to a senior living facility in Hot Springs, SD, means they won’t be able to entertain their children and grandchildren like they did when they lived in their own home, but this couldn’t be furth…Read More
In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week, scheduled as December 7-13, we wanted to extend a special reminder to make sure to get your loved ones their annual flu shot. Flu shots are particularly important for the elderly as they are at increased risk for serious health risk posed by the flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 200,000 Americans are hospitalized fro…Read More
Your parents are your role models. For your entire life they’ve always been there for you, offering advice and encouragement. You know they’d do anything for you, and now it’s time to return the favor. Many people are hesitant when it comes time to talk to their parents about the next phase of their life. Oftentimes our elderly relatives don’t want to admit that the time has come to transi…Read More
Having to make the decision to place mom or dad in an assisted living facility is rarely easy. Horror stories from the media, guilt and financial concerns often turn a very logical decision into one that is fraught with conflicting emotions. Remembering every consideration when choosing an assisted living facility can be difficult when the aforementioned factors come into play. When visiting and…Read More
The importance of being independent is twofold for seniors. Independence is sometimes the only thing seniors may feel they can control as certain aspects of their life change as they age. No matter our age, we all strive for and enjoy independence. Our assisted living in Hot Springs, SD is designed by people who know exactly what retirees are looking for. Independence is instilled in us throug…Read More
When you were planning for your retirement, what did you imagine it would be like? For many people, they hoped their retirement years would be filled with travel. Whether it was around the country in an RV or flying abroad to exotic locations, you retirement years should be filled with the kind of adventures you wanted to take. Our senior living facility in Hot Springs, SD is the ideal place to li…Read More
