One of life’s greatest pleasures is entertaining guests — and that’s something that can remain a part of your life when you move into Sweetwater Retirement Community. “First and foremost, the community is your home, and we encourage our residents to welcome their friends and families,” said Melanie Perry, Primrose* life enrichment and cognitive well-being… Read more
Sponsored content by Nikki Easton, Brand Ave. Studios contributing writer You walk into a room and can’t remember why. You watch a movie and can’t recall the name of its famous star. You lose your train of thought in a conversation and ask, “What were we just talking about?” People often call these “Alzheimer’s moments.”… Read more
Sponsored content by Nikki Easton, Brand Ave Studios contributing writer There’s a myth about assisted living that couldn’t be further from the truth — at least at Sweetwater Retirement Community. You don’t have to lower your expectations of what life can offer just because you need special care or help with day-to-day. As an assisted… Read more
A checklist for a smooth transition when moving to assisted living
Sponsored content by Maxine Nunes, Brand Ave. Studios contributing writer Moving from your home to an assisted living community is a significant transition that takes time, careful planning and physical work you’ll want help with. It can also be an emotional experience as you sort through a lifetime of memories and meaningful possessions. “There are… Read more
Assisted living is a term often used when discussing senior care options in this blog post, we will explore what assisted living is and provide you with a comprehensive understanding of this popular retirement living option. Understanding Assisted Living Assisted living is a specialized form of senior housing that provides support and assistance to individuals… Read more
As individuals age, the need for long-term care becomes a significant consideration. One popular option for those who require some assistance but wish to maintain independence is assisted living. In this blog, we explore the costs associated with assisted living, whether Medicare covers these expenses, and alternative ways to fund this form of care. According… Read more
Maintaining happy and healthy living environments for our resident isn’t just part of the Sweetwater Mission, it is what our staff members strive for during every shift of work. Sweetwater staff members are the reason that our residents are able to exclaim ‘THIS IS LIVING!’ Please take a few moments to enter your post of… Read more
At Primrose Retirement Communities (parent company of Sweetwater Retirement Community), we have the privilege of serving residents across the country with luxury apartment homes and amenities that allow them to stay social, happy, and active in their communities. We also want them to live on their schedules without worrying about maintenance or other household responsibilities… Read more
Relocation Stress [What Is It & How To Help Someone Through It]
In a previous article, we shared a checklist on how to help your aging parents relocate from their family home to an assisted living apartment. And although there are many tools and services we mentioned that can help you stay organized and keep the relocation process running smoothly, moving is still a big change—at any… Read more
If living at home is starting to become an obstacle for your mom, dad, or both parents, it can be difficult to broach the subject of assisted living. After all, no one likes to hear that it might be time to sell the family home and move into a new community. At Sweetwater, we understand… Read more