Turning Point Blog

Learn more about the ins and outs of senior care through the Turning Point Blog. We’ll discuss all sorts of topics to help guide you through the process of transition.

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Senior Care Choices: Respite Care

This blog post is a part of a series entitled, “Senior Care Choices.” In each post, you’ll get an overview of a specific senior care option and the basic information...
A small black and tan Chihuahua rests its head on a person's arm; the person is wearing a white shirt and a wristwatch.

Senior Care and Furry Friends

Can your dog join you in your move to a senior care community? A Walk with My Furry Friend This past Saturday morning was the perfect kind of morning to...
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3 Habits You Shouldn’t Ignore in Senior Citizens

Keep an eye out for these 3 unhealthy habits. As we age and our lives begin to change, it can be easy to develop unhealthy habits. These three specific habits...
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The Stigma of Senior Care Communities

The Stigma There tends to be a stigma connected to senior care communities. This negative view is usually associated with “nursing homes.” When it comes time to discuss transitioning to...
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Hospice Care is More Than What Meets the Eye

I was sitting in the gorgeous central waiting area at Center For Hospice in Mishawaka with a client who was waiting to attend a bereavement therapy session. I realized, as I watched...