The topic of moving a loved one into senior living can be uncomfortable, stressful, and emotional for many families. It's not easy to get your entire family on the same page, let alone the loved one you're considering moving into a senior retirement or care facility.

​Often we hear from people that the general situation is that, “mom is digging in her heels”, “dad is saying he will never move”, and “they think I am just trying to get rid of them”. Being well equipped for ways to tenderly and genuinely approach these difficult conversations, having tips of what to say and how to speak about a “community” versus the concept of an "old folks’ home” is important and can make all the difference for you and your senior loved one.

It's best to plan out and have these conversations early on in the process so that you, your family, and your loved one have the FREEDOM to plan versus having an emergency situation occur that leaves you with limited options.

This week we are raising awareness of Alzheimer’s and Dementia while educating caretakers on best practices through Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Staff Education Week.
 
Melody Living’s Lake in the Hills memory care community provides award winning memory care in Lake in the Hills through 24/7 quality senior care and by engaging in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. 

Through the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and more, our Lake in the Hills retirement community strives to go above and beyond traditional senior care support. ​

​Getting to know each of our residents at our senior living Lake in the Hills community is one of the best perks of becoming a part of our family.
 
​We want you to get to know them as well. This February, we are featuring our assisted living community resident, David Rosenthal, who shared a bit about his life with us - keep reading!

​David was born and raised in Chicago IL, where he completed junior high and high school. He then attended the University of Michigan where he received his bachelor’s degree in engineering.

David has a beautiful wife by the name of Dr. Bailie Rosenthal. Within the same week of graduating with his bachelor’s degree, David married his wife before going into the U.S. Navy for three years. They have two children, a son and a daughter, four grandchildren and two great grand-dogs.

​Independent living at Melody Living in Lake in the Hills is coming soon! Opening in 2023, Melody Living will welcome our newest development, independent senior living adjacent to our assisted living and memory care facility.
 
Active seniors, aged 62+, in McHenry County can enjoy the luxury lifestyle comforts of independent living and start each day off right with ample opportunities and access to premier amenities for a more low-maintenance way of life. ​

​Enjoy chef-prepared onsite dining with three meals included each day, transportation services, a state-of-the-art fitness center, relax and rejuvenate in our onsite salon, treat yourself to a movie in our theater, kick back in one of our lounge areas, or gather together with friends and visiting loved ones in any one of our common areas or community life rooms. ​