The latest news and information on elder care issues for seniors, families and caregivers.

Assisted Living “Just what is assisted living, exactly?” Here at Carillon, we get asked that question pretty frequently. And for good reason. In the world of senior living, assisted living begs for definition. See More »	Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Eric Blackwelder brought his mother, Kay, to live at Carillon Assisted Living as many adult children of a parent with Alzheimer’s do; with fear, guilt and a sense of failure. See More »
Having the Conversation Before initiating a conversation with your aging parents on long-term care issues, timing and forethought are crucial to a good outcome – for you and your parents. See More »	Caregiving at Home Four of every 10 Americans today care for an elderly loved one at home. It’s a difficult and often isolating task, but one that can be made easier with the right information and approach. See More »
Resident and Community Life From the time she was born, everyone loved to hear Maxine Kirk sing, and she, in turn, loved to sing for them. Today, Maxine has found a new way to sing at Carillon Assisted Living. See More »	Fall Prevention Determined to do all they could to keep their elderly mother from falling, Mrs. Smith’s family introduced new tools to keep her steady. But those new tools only served to make her more unsteady on her feet. See More »
Respite Care Respite care is an invaluable option for families who, for whatever reason, temporarily need help providing care for a loved one. Families often turn to Carillon’s respite care program when planning a vacation or business trip. See More »	Financial Options When calculating the cost of assisted living, remember to factor in the savings. At Carillon, there are no monthly utility bills, groceries, home maintenance, cleaning or repair fees. See More »