If you’re helping care for an aging parent the idea of long term care insurance may come up. Typically, long term care insurance is purchased when adults are between 50 and 65 years of age. The later it is purchased the higher the premium, but the earlier it is purchased the longer that premium will… Continue reading Long Term Care Insurance
Category: Assisted Living
Why Time Passes Faster as We Age
Chances are, you’ve started to think “Why does time go faster as we get older?” You may hear your elderly parents or friends say that or you may be experiencing that feeling yourself. But why? Why does time seem to go faster as we get older? There are several reasons that probably come into play,… Continue reading Why Time Passes Faster as We Age
Assisted Living vs a Nursing Home
If you or a family member are experiencing an increasing level of health issues that make living alone at home a concern, you may be wondering about senior care options to meet those changing needs. Many people look at assisted living homes or nursing homes as the next step, but there are differences that may… Continue reading Assisted Living vs a Nursing Home
Attitude of Gratitude
At BeeHive Homes there is an opportunity to serve others in a capacity that is unlike most places. The honor and satisfaction that comes from caring for the residents of our homes is sometimes overwhelming, and is often the most rewarding. We wanted to share a note from one of our many valued team members… Continue reading Attitude of Gratitude
Choices for Senior Housing
As we grow older, many senior adults also become less independent. The time may come when the senior is not safe living in their home alone, possibly due to the risk of falls, forgetting to take medications, or the inability to maintain proper nutrition. There are many options in Texas for senior housing. And the… Continue reading Choices for Senior Housing
Medical Alert Systems for Elderly
For the elderly living at home, the threat of a fall or a medical event can be very real. When emergencies happen, you need to be able to call for help. A smartphone or portable landline phone could be helpful but having a medical alert bracelet or necklace is assurance that you can call for… Continue reading Medical Alert Systems for Elderly
Living in a COVID-19 World
Beginning in March 2020, the entire world underwent remarkable changes to our daily lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For many elderly residents, it has meant many changes, particularly staying at home to prevent exposure to the virus. Even for those who’ve been vaccinated, the ongoing variants of the virus make some hesitant to be… Continue reading Living in a COVID-19 World
Welcome Juhree to BeeHive Homes
We are super excited to welcome Juhree Knowles to the BeeHive Homes family as our newest Administrator. She will be directing the wonderful care rendered in our assisted living home in Granbury. Juhree’s love for her family, education, and the senior community can be seen in all she has accomplished. And we look forward to… Continue reading Welcome Juhree to BeeHive Homes
Memory Care vs Assisted Living
If it’s no longer safe for you or an aging family member to live alone, you may need to find an assisted living home that provides care and assistance with the activities of daily living. Some assisted living homes are strictly that, a group setting where staff provides assistance, meals, transportation and activities. Others, like… Continue reading Memory Care vs Assisted Living
The History of Assisted Living
Home to Facility Care for the elderly over the last 100 years has most often been in the home of a family member. However, the 1965 enactment of Medicare and Medicaid brought about a rise in residential group care for seniors. Often, these facilities were more hospital-like nursing homes. But some residential care facilities took… Continue reading The History of Assisted Living