They thought they had it handled. By Jay Minor Their mother had been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s, but the family felt like she was doing reasonably well. A caregiver came by a few hours each week, and from a distance everything seemed stable. Mom was in her own home.
How One Resident Chose The Covington Some choices announce themselves quietly. When Joan Trivett first stepped into her apartment at The Covington, the thing that stopped her wasn’t the brand-new countertops or fresh finishes. It was the light. Her house in Laguna Beach had faced the ocean. Though this apartment
By Jay Minor There is a moment many adult children know all too well. You have been watching your aging parent carefully. Maybe it was something small at first — a missed medication, a forgotten appointment, a moment of confusion that seemed to pass quickly. But over time the signs
By Jody Robinson When a loved one begins to need extra support at home, families are suddenly faced with a flood of questions. How much care is needed? Who can be trusted to provide it? And perhaps most daunting of all—how will we pay for it? For Dwight Brown, owner
By Jay Minor Caregiving is one of the most loving things a person can do. It is also one of the most exhausting. Across South Orange County, many families are caring for an aging parent while balancing careers, raising children, and managing busy households. Medications, meals, doctor appointments, and daily
By Jay Minor For many families, the idea of touring a senior living community can feel emotionally loaded. It may seem like taking that first tour means a decision has already been made — so instead, people wait. Often for far too long. Much of that hesitation comes from outdated
By Jody Robinson When a loved one begins to need help at home, most families know exactly what they want: safety, comfort, dignity, and compassionate support that allows someone they care about to remain in familiar surroundings. What they often don’t know is how to pay for it. Between private
How The Covington Fosters Belonging The first weeks in a new setting can feel uncertain. Unfamiliar hallways. Unfamiliar faces. A rhythm still finding its footing. Even when the decision to move is the right one, a quiet question lingers: Will I feel at home here? At The Covington, the answer
By Jay Minor Loneliness can have a serious impact on our health. Research highlighted by the U.S. Surgeon General suggests that prolonged isolation can carry risks comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. It’s a startling statistic—and a powerful reminder of how essential human connection is to our
By Jay Minor In early March, I had the pleasure of hosting our first Senior Living Discovery Tour for local families who are considering assisted living for themselves or a loved one. Eleven participants joined me, along with my co-sponsors Danielle Jackson (Compass Real Estate) and Marilyn Stemper (The Key
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