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The Significance of Social Interaction & Neurological Connection As It Correlates to Dementia & Depression in the Elderly

  The decision to move yourself or a loved one into assisted living is fraught with many layers of emotion overlayed with worry, practical concerns, and the desire for the best outcomes. There is a lot to think about. Among…
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How to Help Dad Be Excited About This Move to Assisted Living

You might very well be excited that your elderly father has chosen to move into assisted living. He might be excited, too. But, what if he’s not all that excited? What if this decision was more about practicality than desire?…
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A Great Activity Some Seniors at Assisted Living Still Enjoy

When was the last time you went to a local park? Maybe it has been a long time. If you have young kids, though, you may go on a regular basis. You take them to the playground or to a…
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There’s Nothing to ‘Forgive’ When You Help an Aging Parent Recognize the Value in Assisted Living

October 29 is National Forgiveness Day. While you may not have realized this was actually a day of celebration to some degree, it can actually be an important one for a lot of people. It’s a time to remember that…
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Yes, Mom Will Likely Be Nervous for a Move to Assisted Living, and Here Are Some Ideas for You to Help Her with That

Your aging mother might very well be nervous about this upcoming move. Assisted living is a great elder care option for people of advancing years, whether they need help on a daily basis or are relatively independent, still. Your mother…
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Technology at MD Senior Living

AT MD Senior Living, we strive to utilize technology to improve the day to day experience of our residents.
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MD Senior Living Opens Two New Locations

We’re happy to announce our two newest locations, Valencia at 19th 1 and Valencia at 19th 2. These two properties are located across the street from each other on a peaceful cul-de-sac in North Phoenix. Both homes are licensed for…
Assisted Living Phoenix, AZ: Behavioral Issues

Two Powerful Reasons You Should Avoid Visiting TOO Often When Mom First Settles into an Assisted Living Facility

When your elderly mother is first moving to assisted living, she may be worried. She might be scared. She may even have that familiar homesick feeling most of us have experienced, usually in our younger years. Expect that. It doesn’t…
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What are Kidney Stones?

At MD Senior Living we take a special interest in making sure our residents' health and well-being are our top priority. Dr. Reyes, one of our board-certified Nephrologists, discusses kidney stones and how they can be prevented. Kidney stones are…
Assisted Living Phoenix, AZ: Avoiding Assisted Living

What Reasons Might a Senior Give for Avoiding Assisted Living?

It is easy to make excuses. Everybody has one. And, for an aging senior who might be struggling with basic care at home, their loved ones, their adult children, spouse, siblings, friends, and maybe even neighbors could be discussing assisted…

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