Alissa has been working in marketing and the senior living industry for over ten years. With a B.S. in advertising from the University of Illinois, Alissa has worked all over the world as a freelance communications strategist and writer. Published in Forbes, Senior Finance Advisor, Alzheimers.net and on other leading senior care blogs, she leverages her working knowledge of the senior care industry with leading research and best practices to create engaging content benefitting seniors and their caregivers. In her free time, Alissa loves to travel, read, cook, and spend time with her family.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is a journey marked by profound emotional challenges and demanding responsibilities. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for individuals with these conditions. This role often comes at a significant personal cost, with caregivers experiencing high levels of...
Making the move from home to assisted living can be daunting. However, when done well, assisted living can actually improve mobility, fitness, and independence – even enhancing the quality of life for residents in a safe and effective way. Learn more about how assisted living can bring greater independence like it did for Faye, a...
We’ve all had those moments where we forget something that we know we know. We forget to lock the house, shut the garage door, turn off the coffee pot – we lead busy lives that can lead us to rush and forget to do the things we know we should do. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia...
Ski trips. Ballroom dancing. Photography. Fitness. Fashion. Are these activities ones that come to mind when you think of senior living? Leisure Care communities are intentional about building a strong sense of belonging among residents, and we do it by having Five Star Fun everyday. Meet two residents at Fairwinds – Brighton Court, an independent...
For many family members, it can be hard to watch a senior loved one age and become unable to take care of their homes and themselves. In fact, when family members deny that their loved one needs care, the results can be downright dangerous causing in-home accidents, falls, fires, and more. Taking the step to...
Communication is crucial to building and maintaining relationships because it is how we express needs, concerns, and relate to each other. Communication is more than words – it is a combination of attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. Ultimately, a person with Alzheimer’s will have trouble communicating in nearly every aspect. For...
Here at Leisure Care we are always looking for ways to grow and to expand our philosophy of five-star fun in senior living to new communities. We are proud to announce a new assisted living and memory care community at The Landing of O’Fallon. The Landing of O’Fallon will embrace our Three-Thirds Lifestyle philosophy of...
Mackenzie Place – Colorado Springs recently celebrated 10 extraordinary years as one of the top senior living communities in the area. It’s been 10 years of loving care, of meaningful connections, and, of course of fun! Known throughout the area for their record of excellence, luxurious amenities, and award-winning dining program, Mackenzie Place – Colorado...
Falls can pose a huge threat to senior health and independence causing hospitalization, hip fractures, brain injuries, and more. Preventing falls in and around the home becomes increasingly important with age. That’s why Heritage Estates independent living and assisted living senior living community is partnering with a local physical therapist to host a fall prevention...
You’ve seen the signs. You know it’s time to make a move to a place that can manage needs, handle housework, cancel yard work, and make every day an adventure. Assisted living communities are a senior living option for adults who want to balance independence and assistance – receiving some assistance with activities of daily...
