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Assisted Living Facility vs. Family Care Home Posted on Jun 15 2018 by Avendelle Assisted Living

With all the senior living options available, it’s important to find a place that feels like home. At its core, Avendelle has something in common with larger facilities in that we all provide assisted living solutions for aging seniors. What sets us apart is our devotion to individualized care for every resident. To keep that individualized focus, we provide assisted living services in the atmosphere … Continue reading Assisted Living Facility vs. Family Care Home »

The Importance of Caregiver Ratio Posted on May 9 2018 by Avendelle Assisted Living

What really matters when it comes to resident-to-caregiver ratios? As you evaluate long-term care options for your loved one, it’s important to understand resident-to-caregiver ratios and what they mean. It may come as a surprise that discretion over staffing falls directly to the assisted living facilities providing care. The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) says merely: “ALFA supports staffing requirements that allow assisted living … Continue reading The Importance of Caregiver Ratio »

Is It Time For Assisted Living? Posted on Jan 30 2018 by Avendelle Assisted Living

Is It Time For Assisted Living? Aging can be a scary time for your loved ones and for you as you try and help them. Is your loved one skipping appointments with their doctors? It is actually a common scenario where an elderly family member will either insist they are still healthy enough to work or if they’re retired that they don’t need help with … Continue reading Is It Time For Assisted Living? »

Making Sure Your Senior Loved One Is Safe This Winter Posted on Jan 12 2018 by Avendelle Assisted Living

Senior Safety is paramount in winter. This time of year can be especially dangerous for seniors because of slips and falls. Nearly three million American seniors suffer falls every year according to the CDC. Tragically, the number of seniors who lose their lives to unintentional falls is getting higher every year. If you live in Texas, you may not see much ice and snow country … Continue reading Making Sure Your Senior Loved One Is Safe This Winter »

Is It Time For Your Loved One To Transition To Assisted Living? Here Are The Signs. Posted on Jan 4 2018 by Avendelle Assisted Living

You’re Not Alone. Millions of Americans devote time and energy to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, in fact over 15 million. And over time as things progress, the cost of caregiving may become very high. Family members and friends often find themselves unable to bear the burden of providing home health care without wearing … Continue reading Is It Time For Your Loved One To Transition To Assisted Living? Here Are The Signs. »

Avendelle Assisted Living Franchise News Posted on Nov 27 2017 by avendelle-doug

Milestone update and brand growth for Avendelle Assisted Living franchise brand! Avendelle Assisted Living finalized new partnerships and franchise business in the country of Turkey today! We signed off on a master development agreement with an upfront 100 franchise location expansion commitment, with an additional 400 franchise location commitment in the pipeline! We are looking forward to the future of the Avendelle Assisted Living brand … Continue reading Avendelle Assisted Living Franchise News »

Is Assisted Living in Raleigh NC the Answer To The Needs of the Aging? Posted on Oct 25 2013 by Avendelle Assisted Living

There will a come a time in your life when you will need to assess the condition of your elderly loved ones. A grandparent may need to be reminded of taking medication or a great-uncle may have to be assisted when taking a shower. The question, however, lies on the type of care that should be provided. Should the elderly be simply reminded of … Continue reading Is Assisted Living in Raleigh NC the Answer To The Needs of the Aging? »