Advent Christian Village Resource Center

Assisted Living vs Skilled Nursing: What’s the Difference?

When looking at care options for older adults, there is often confusion between assisted living and skilled nursing. Both provide medical care to older adults who are not able to live independently, but the two options are not the same. What sets them apart?

How to Preserve Your Family History

How much do you know about your family history? Memories fade, but photos, letters, journals and family trees can help preserve those memories for generations to come. We learn from each other and can see how we’re different, and at the same time, not all that different, from the generations that came before us.

5 Signs You May Need an Assistive Mobility Device

Your retirement years should be filled with activities you find meaningful – spending time with family and friends, learning new hobbies or just spending time outdoors enjoying God’s creation. Thanks to assistive devices, common parts of aging, such as loss of balance, don’t need to slow you down. Many common assistive mobility devices such as a cane, walker or even a wheelchair can help you

Moving to a New Retirement Community? How to Make it Feel Like Home 

Moving to a retirement community can be a wonderful, fresh start. Even though the change may be bittersweet, it can be an exciting and positive transition to make changes that fit your changing life in your retirement years. You are about to experience new places, meet new people and maybe even find new hobbies and interests.