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Prestige Living LLC, 700 Greenbriar Drive, Fort Collins, CO (2026)

05/26/2026

Prestige Living LLC
“Focus on Early on”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

What does their budget allow? Where can I find alternative funds to assist in the care and supplies they may need?
Let's start with how much income they have coming. What does their Medicare plan look like? Military Options? Can they qualify for Medicaid? What do your Local, State and federal resources offer?
Are you dealing with an in state or out of state placement? Not every state is equal in cost. Where is the family and can they assist?
If in-home care is an option, some states allow for families to provide the care and get paid. Always check into respect care provisions so you can take time to breath when needed.
We will not always make the perfect choice and we can always pivot.
Check in with the doctor to discuss your Loved one's status and abilities. This helps in the right placement.
Yes, there is more to say on this topic: Levels of Care, which home fits for my next post.

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family.

05/17/2026

“That Thing we DO”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

Over thinking UGH
When working through the process for putting our loved ones in the care of someone else, this does not mean we go radio silent. We can still be involved OH SO MUCH!
They still need us and our love OH SO MUCH!
In some ways are we better for it and to them.? We can pick our times to be involved when we are at our best to handle come what may. Sometimes stepping back and looking from a distance we can see clearer what they need. We are better equipped to give that they extra love and attention.
On the flipside, some of us, thrive on caring for our loved ones. We were raised and made for this moment. What does your personality type say you can do? Listen to you and plan on this in advance. Talk about it with family before it becomes a tidal wave heading right for you. Remember you may be the oldest child or even the youngest but you are not alone. Turn to those in the know or family to help you with this very important choice.

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family.

05/08/2026

Prestige Living LLC
“Continue that thought”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

We are talking about knowing when it is time. Only you can really know when it is time to move your loved one.
Things to think about
Can you focus on them when They need you too?
Is your family onboard with helping you?
Do you have the space for that support equipment that they might need going forward?
Can you afford respite care or bring in home health, when you are ill and need that extra help?
Do you have the proper help so you can take time for yourself to rejuvenate?

What does their current doctor say about their heath and what their needs will be going forward? Is it something you feel you can handle?
Things like oxygen, walker, wheel chair, special bed, special toilet, proper shower place,
ability to walk around without a tracking device or monitor?
So many things that we just do not think about. We know we can give them Quality time!!!
And yes, there is more to this discussion, until next week

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family.

04/28/2026

Prestige Living LLC
“When do you?”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

When do you know when to place your loved one in a place that can care for them.
We are all different and it depends on where you are in life. Are you capable of managing life with also managing your loved one’s care? So, many of us do not know how much time and focus it can take. This does not say you are not capable but some of us have more help with siblings and outside help to manage.
I say start with what does the loved one’s benefits offer? Medicare/Medicaid or additional insurance. Maybe talk to friends and family that have been through this process for better clarity. We also have to think about our own physical limitations.
When taking this into consideration talk to some of the local area homes that maybe can help you determine what might be best for your loved one. We are never out of the picture and can always step in and offer help. We are not abandoning our loved one. We are just trying to provide them the best place that we can help them with their best opportunity to live their best life wherever they are. There is so much to be said here and I will touch on this again.

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family.

04/20/2026

Prestige Living LLC
“Can I get some of that”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

Respect Care
What is it and can I afford to take a break. Some of us choose to care for our loved ones at home and that is awesome. On the flip side, it can be very challenging and stressful. Sometimes, we need a breather to regroup and recover from our busy lives.
What can you do about that, well there is something call Respect Care. Some places offer this care, if only for a day to a week, sometimes longer. The expense of this can sometimes be very different depending on the level of care needed. Some medical plans can offer financial assistance. I did a quick search on (Enter State) medical assistance for respect care. This will mean you have to do a little digging but may be worth the time. You might find that a little time to do selfcare is all you needed to come back rejuvenated. I believe some care facilities also have day programs that you might want to check out as well.

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family.

04/11/2026

Prestige Living LLC
“Let the Sunshine IN”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

How much time outside in the sunshine is beneficial for our loved ones? I did a search on the internet on how much sunshine is beneficial to our loved ones and read where it is beneficial in supporting those that have dementia. It helps with the Circadian regulation and it is crucial for them to have this for proper sleep. It makes me think if those masks that help with giving them the red-light therapy, does it help as well? This is one of the things I read and thought it was interesting. I am not suggesting anything but maybe do a little research and see what might work best for your loved one.
Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), is being studied as a non-invasive treatment for dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Research suggests it may improve memory and cognitive function by breaking down harmful substances in the brain and enhancing cellular activity.

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family.

03/27/2026

Prestige Living LLC
“Day in and Day Out”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

What engages your loved one? I know when I stay in the house for a weeks, I go stir crazy.
Lots of our loved ones never get a chance to get out and about to engage their brains in new energy. If, what they see is the same every day, does it get them numb? Can we get them feeling something more than their surroundings? This is where OUR contact comes into play, a little love from a loved one can get them moving and keep them thinking. We hold more power for them at this stage in their life than we think we do. Our engagement can mean a difference on the way that they go from this life to the next. Let’s love them with a passion!!

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family.

03/21/2026

Prestige Living LLC
“Skills that mean something”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

I do a bit of homeschooling with my granddaughter (building her foundation) and I was pondering how could these somewhat simply tasks help our loved one. I do not mean treat them like they are 4 but the tasks our kidos learn develop skill and muscles to get them prepared for school.
What we are concerned more for our loved ones is keeping those mussels and skills up.
Coloring, simple math activities, puzzles, using scissors.
I did a quick search on Senior Brain activity level one books
Senior memory level one books
It gave me so many options for activity books to do with our loved ones to keep their skills up but with a small challenge. We do not want to over engage them to the point of frustration but to the point of entertaining them to keep them wanting to do more.
Purchase one for yourself work together, make yours a little more challenging and see if they want to help you. Enjoy the conversation and time together.

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family.

03/12/2026

“Songs with Movement”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

Try a little Hokey Pokey or Jazz it up with a few oldies!
Get them moving to a beat, or a call to action. Sometimes all it takes is a little music to get them moving.
What was your loved one’s favorite genres? Can you do a search and bring along to your next visit a little music to get them moving. I still move when I hear an old son that I danced to when I went to school dances. Who knows what kind of memories or inner joy this might bring up. It is all about the joy these days and reminding them if not outwardly, inwardly of the joy that they moved too. Oh, the GOOD OLD DAYS!
I did a simple search on Songs for seniors to encourage movement. It brought up a plethora of ideas.

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family.

03/04/2026

“Less than a Month”
Thoughtful reflections in 2026

SPRING is coming, SPRING is coming!!!
March 20th is soon to be here. A time of renewal, reflection, new growth and grounding.
Let’s get our loved ones prepared for the upcoming sights, smells, and energy of life. Do they have proper shoes for those walks, is their equipment up to date and adjusted for the possible changes that occurred over the winters nap? Do they need a pedicure to keep their feet moving?
Proper clothing for that springtime weather? Do they have seeds to plant and décor to match the upcoming time of year? Let’s get them excited and make them smile for those signs of new life that bring them joy and memories of the past.

Be it temporarily or long term stays here at Prestige Living LLC in Fort Collins, CO, we encourage families to stay connected and engaged with family members living with us. It is so vital to their feelings of well-being that they are at home when they can share their space here with family. We hope that what we do helps people stay ahead of the curve!

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