760.547.2863 Careers Search Home Services Communities Our Story ISL News ISL Programs Senior Living Blog Contact Senior Living Blog Information to Enhance your Quality of Life Senior Living Blog There’s so much to be thankful for at Integral Senior Living Posted On 1 Nov 2021 By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living Leave a comment During this season of gratitude, Integral Senior Living is reminded of all the dedication that our associates, residents and their families give to each other and their communities that allow for our senior communities to thrive year-round. We are entering into a blissful season to spend time with family and create memories with those in our community, while we reflect on all of the moments from our past. It is a time to assess accomplishments that we have made over the last year, and recognize how we’ve moved forward despite the challenges faced. It’s also a time to create goals and aspirations, both as communities and as individuals for the upcoming year. No matter the season at Integral Senior Living, we are committed to providing you with a remarkable senior living experience. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we know that food is a big part of the tradition when gathering with friends and family. Our senior living communities offer Elevate® dining, a traditional culinary experience that transforms every dining experience into a celebration. Our chefs are dedicated to spicing up your meals for the holidays, and will offer one of your very own family recipes. We are committed to carrying out your family traditions in your community year-round, and especially during the holiday season. If you’ve been craving that old pecan pie recipe that you enjoyed at every Thanksgiving dinner, we welcome you to share it with us, so that our skillful chefs can bring your traditions into our community. Allow the fun to continue even after you’re done gathering around the table. Most of our residents have activities or hobbies that inspire, engage and add fun to their daily lives. Our Vibrant Life® signature program goes above and beyond to help all of our residents bring their passions to life. No hobbies or interests come to mind? We’ve got you covered! Whether you have a dream of skydiving or simply want a quiet place to paint or play games with friends, we have a Vibrant Life® director who can help make sure you have everything you need. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the food and fun with those you love. We wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season. Assisted living? Memory care? Senior living services explained Posted On 4 Oct 2021 By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living Leave a comment Senior living has changed rapidly in the last few years. Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach. Now senior living communities across the country are tasked with providing not only topnotch care, but care that fits each resident’s unique needs. Generally, there are three main types of services that senior living communities offer: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. At ISL, we can serve as a resource to help you make the decision to move to senior living, and help you determine what services you or your loved one needs. We know the process can be overwhelming, so let us help you every step of the way! Independent Living Independent Living is best for people who can still live independently but want to enjoy amenities and live life without the burden of chores like maintaining a yard or home, housekeeping, and laundry. They will also have access to care, if needed. How ISL helps: ISL’s independent living communities are ideal for seniors looking for a carefree, vibrant environment that encourages simplicity and pursuing activities that mean the most to you. Whether you’re looking to travel, volunteer in your community or visit with family, independent living at ISL strives to make life easy and pleasant. Assisted Living Assisted Living is best for people who need some level of medical and personal assistance in their day-to-day lives. This is a great option for people who are no longer able to live alone but may not need 24/7 care. How ISL helps: Our Assisted Living program is designed to help you live a vibrant life by connecting with the people and community around you. As needs and plans may change, our staff is readily available to help you or your loved one. We center our care around each resident’s specific needs, assisting them with daily tasks while encouraging their independence. Memory Care Memory Care provides a more structured environment and is best for residents who may have Alzheimer’s or dementia. How ISL helps: With specially designed and dedicated Alzheimer’s and memory care accommodations like our Generations Memory Care program, ISL ensures the comfort and security of your loved one. Communities have on-site resident care professionals who are always there to oversee the administration of medications, as well as other basic care needs. No matter what your specific needs are, ISL is a perfect fit. You can learn which services our ISL communities offer in your area here. Schedule a tour and learn how our communities could be your perfect new home! How to find the latest information on what we’re doing to stay safe, healthy Posted On 1 Sep 2021 By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living Leave a comment As the leaves start to change and autumn approaches, the country continues to face uncertainty regarding COVID-19. The health and well-being of all residents continues to be our top priority, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we navigate through this pandemic. As protocols and mandates change based on new information and local regulations, we want you to be assured that we are here for you. We welcome you to ask any questions and share your thoughts and concerns with us. As we continue to rely on the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the National Academy of Medicine, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for information related to the COVID-19 vaccine, we have also created a resource for you on our very own website to find information. Please visit our dedicated website (isl-updates.com), for information on how we are maintaining the health and safety of our residents and their families, updates on plans and protocols, vaccine information, communities with confirmed cases of COVID-19, and frequently asked questions. We are committed to sharing information with you regarding COVID-19 policies, vaccines and mandates, and we encourage you to regularly check our website for the most up-to-date information. If you have other questions and/or concerns that are not found on our website, please feel free to contact your community executive director. We are all in this together, and ISL greatly appreciates you and your family. A thank you to our community members, associates and more for your efforts Posted On 2 Aug 2021 By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living Leave a comment The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many new challenges to our community members, associates, families and loved ones. As we continuously experienced ever-changing protocols, we, as a community, did not lose hope. Together, we took every new turn and twist in stride, to ensure that our residents continued to have the best senior living experience. Our associates have done an incredible job easing fears about the virus and helping protect our residents and their families. Not only did they continue to provide topnotch care, but they reimagined what it means to work in the senior living care industry. Now that we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, the team at ISL would like to thank you and your families for your patience and for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself and those in our community. Your efforts to get vaccinated and follow protocols will protect our vulnerable populations as we move forward toward normalcy. We have celebrated incredible occupancy growth across the ISL family, but we are not done yet. In the past eight months, we’ve added 17 new communities to our portfolio, and we have many more planned for 2021. ISL is stronger than ever, and our growth is a blessing compared to the last year and a half of challenges we’ve faced. Thank you to each and every one of you and your family members for your continuous dedication to ISL. We are looking forward to watching our family of communities continue to grow as our associates and caregivers work together to change lives and provide exceptional care. A senior living community experience tailored to your needs Posted On 1 Jun 2021 By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living Leave a comment Every ISL community takes pride in creating a lifestyle and support system tailored to each individual resident. After all, we like getting to know what makes our community members unique! To help support that goal, we offer lifestyle programs with three tiers of support. Independent Living If it’s a breeze for you to manage activities of daily living on your own but you’re looking for a shortened to-do list, independent living may be for you. It offers a vibrant environment, free from the normal chores and burdens of owning or renting a home. With us, you can remain independent, yet enjoy the conveniences that make life easier and more pleasant. Planned activities, group outings and delicious chef-prepared meals are just a few of the perks you can experience in our independent living communities. Assisted Living Our Assisted Living program is designed to help our residents feel safe and right at home with helping hands available 24/7. We provide personalized care when needed, so our residents can focus on connecting with the people and community around them while maintaining their independence. We are there when you need them, and out of the way when you don’t. Memory Care We provide a community for our residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Our highly trained staff works with our residents on a daily basis to support them through their memory loss. We believe in providing special support for those living with memory loss. Our team works closely with our residents to monitor their health, safety and well-being. We get to know the whole person so we can ensure that we promote purposeful activities to suit their individual needs. Call us today! Our service lines are designed with you in mind, and with flexibility at their core. No matter what kind of support you or your loved one is seeking, the perfect fit is just a phone call away. Give your local ISL community a call today! Vibrant Life® Is Gearing up for Summer Posted On 3 May 2021 By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living Leave a comment Our signature Vibrant Life® program, available at each Integral Senior Living community, is designed to keep residents entertained, active and engaged. Whether you’re a social butterfly who loves a packed daily itinerary, a craft-lover who’s content to sit and scrapbook all day, or you want to enjoy a walk with friends, we have the amenities, staff and support system to tailor every day to exactly what you or your loved one wants. We believe that the key to living well is creating an environment where every individual is celebrated and encouraged to pursue the things that bring them joy, whether that’s old hobbies or new. With summer coming quickly, we’ve put together a list of our top tips to live vibrantly, even when Mother Nature cranks up the heat. Stay hydrated! If you’re outside and basking in the sun, it’s important to replenish your fluids, especially if you’re also being active. Don’t forget the SPF. UV rays can be vicious even on the cloudiest summer days. Consider a sunhat or visor to protect your face and eyes. A little bit of shade goes a long way! Take breaks. Especially in the afternoon, brief visits to areas with air conditioning will help you stay cool. We are excited to help every ISL resident be the best version of themselves and lead vibrant, fulfilling lives, no matter the weather. Let our team show you how. Contact the Vibrant Life® director at your community today! Ideas for safe outdoor activities this spring Posted On 1 Mar 2021 By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living Leave a comment Here at Integral Senior Living, we’re so excited to finally be moving toward spring. The thought of being able to spend more time outside is like a breath of fresh air! Here are a few ideas for activities you and your family and friends can do outside this spring, while staying safe and socially distanced. Outdoor wine tasting picnic – Have each person bring a bottle of wine for the group to try. Have the host hide the bottles and pour samples for everyone, then ask guests to guess which sample came from which bottle. Art – Create a masterpiece with chalk on your sidewalk for the neighborhood to see, or bring the supplies outside to paint a beautiful picture to hang in your apartment. Charades – This game is fun indoors and outdoors. Spice it up by adding different rounds, like a round where you can only use one word, or a round where you can only make noises that aren’t words. Talent show – Put on a show and let everyone see what special hidden talents you have. Sing a song, dance, play an instrument, recite a poem or anything else you have up your sleeve! Go birdwatching – Choose a few birds that frequent the areas where you live, and make a list of the ones you want to find. You could even have a competition with your friends and try to find them all first! Need more ideas for socially distanced activities? Give the Vibrant LifeⓇ director at your or your loved one’s community a call! ISL president, CEO share a message about the importance of getting COVID-19 vaccine Posted On 1 Feb 2021 By grege In Senior Living Leave a comment For this month’s blog, we want to put an emphasis on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Check out this video of Sue Farrow, Integral Senior Living’s founder and owner, and Collette Gray, ISL’s president and CEO, talking about their vaccination experience. Or simply read through the transcript below! Video Player https://islllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/video%20(5).mp4 00:00 04:18 Transcript: Sue: Hi, I’m Sue Farrow, and I’m the founder and owner of Integral Senior Living and Solstice Senior Living. Collette: And I’m Collette Gray. I’m the president and CEO of Integral Senior Living and Solstice Senior Living. Sue: This coronavirus has so drastically changed the way we work, the way we communicate and the way we engage with each other. Collette: We’re so thankful that you have been a part of this journey with us and have remained positive advocates for change during this entire pandemic. Sue: We are so excited to see the light at the end of this very long, very dark tunnel. And we’re here today in Marin to, well, we already have, we’ve gotten our first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Collette: So along with the WindChime of Marin family, we’re here today to tell you a little bit about our stories. I am 50 years old, I have a compromised immune system as I have multiple sclerosis, and I chose to get vaccinated after speaking with my neurologist and understanding that it is much better to be vaccinated than to get COVID. Sue: And because of my advanced age, I’m also in a high-risk category. And so, we really, today, wanted to relay to you how incredibly safe and easy it is to get this vaccination. Collette: We ask all of you to take the opportunity to get vaccinated at the first available opportunity you have in your community. Sue: And again, we are so thankful and eternally grateful to all of you who have been working tirelessly to get us to this point, and we humbly ask you to join us in this next, very important step, so that we can continue to keep our residents and fellow associates safe. Thank you. Our favorite resolutions for 2021 Posted On 1 Jan 2021 By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living Leave a comment We can’t believe it’s already January again! With 2020 behind us, we’re excited for the opportunity to plan for the future and set new personal goals for 2021. Setting resolutions can be a wonderful way for seniors and their loved ones to inspire changes that will provide a better quality of life. If you can’t decide what you want to make your resolution for the year, we’ve provided a few of our favorites below. Eat Healthy Thanks to our Elevate® dining program, our culinary service associates ensure that our residents have high-quality, freshly prepared meals each day. Our customized menus are also tailored to the needs of the residents we serve. By enhancing the presentation of menu selections to accommodate dexterity challenges and modified diets, we promote dignity and independence in each dining experience. If your loved one is part of one of our communities, make your resolution to eat freshly prepared options like your loved one does! Be Active Staying active is critical for every person, no matter their age. Make a concerted effort to exercise daily. Going for a walk and participating in yoga or water aerobics are all great ways to stay limber, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your balance, posture and mood. In our communities, residents are offered fun daily activities to ensure that they stay active and live a vibrant life. Stay Cautious Although we’ve entered into a new year, we’re still facing the challenges that COVID-19 has brought. Continue to follow the CDC and locally set guidelines for your area, and wear your mask! We’re counting on you to help us ensure that our residents stay safe. Learn more about what we’re doing to keep our residents protected here: isl-updates.com We hope everyone makes at least one resolution for 2021 that will result in a positive change in their life. Happy New Year from all of us at Integral Senior Living! Help spruce up your loved one’s senior living space for the holidays Posted On 1 Dec 2020 By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living Leave a comment Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to turn our minds to decking the halls and enjoying all that winter brings us. Of course, we all know there will be some things that look a little different this year. At our communities, associates are dedicated to ensuring that our residents have the tools they need to embrace both familiar and new holiday traditions, and have the best holiday season possible. One thing you can do to make sure your loved one is able to get into the holiday spirit is to help them decorate their apartment! Here are a few ways your loved one can spruce up their space to add some festive cheer: Set up a small artificial tree. These mini-evergreens are sure to bring big smiles to the faces of residents – especially if they’re adorned with ornaments and mementos from their past. Hang up a few stockings – on the mantle, if you have one, or even just on the counter! We don’t want Santa to be left without a place to put smaller presents for your loved one when he passes through. Utilize the window space to hang a wreath, drape some glowing LED lights or stick on some holiday-themed removable decals! Decorate doorways with garland, or even mistletoe! Send supplies for your loved one to make a new ornament for their tree. They’ll love a thoughtful gift like that, and have an opportunity to engage in a creative outlet. Swap out the knick-knacks that typically lie on your dresser, counter or even your table for festive options. Create a Christmas-themed town, set out Santa and his reindeer, or replace them with holiday photos of loved ones! It’s so important to find new ways to lift our spirits during the holidays this year. And what better way to do that than to transform your loved one’s living space into a festive holiday area? Their room can become a warm, cozy and inviting living space throughout the season with just a few easy changes. 1 2 3 … 17 Next » Senior Living Blog There’s so much to be thankful for at Integral Senior Living Assisted living? Memory care? 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