Ways an Assisted Living Retirement Community Can Help You Age in Place While Basking in an Amazing Quality of Life
It’s ok to be completely honest - Does the thought of moving into assisted living facility scare you a bit? Of course, it may! That’s completely normal, but this transition doesn’t have to be scary. Becoming an active member of an assisted living community can...
Retirement Living at Its Best: The Top Three Benefits of Residing in an Assisted Living Community
It’s that time - you’re excited about the next chapter of your life and looking into a retirement community! If you’re a senior or a family member searching for a loved one, congratulations on taking this first exciting step! You’re headed in the right direction – and...
7 Qualities to Look for When Selecting an Assisted Living Community
During these uncertain times of COVID-19, with senior living communities in quarantine and with social distancing orders, it can be daunting to figure out how you or a loved one can find the care you need. Sometimes, even with these conditions, you may not be able to...
Pets Make Great Roommates at Argent Court
For some of our residents, calling Argent Court home means calling it home for their four-legged and winged family members too. And we love that. As a pet-friendly senior living community, Argent Court has been home to dogs and cats as well as the occasional fish,...
A Day in the Life
I was talking with a resident the other day and I asked her what an average day looks like for her. She started by telling me she does not like to get up early so she gets up when she feels like it and takes her time dallying around. She likes to piddle by putting...
It’s Never Too Late
Grandma Moses, an artist who began painting at the age of 78 proved it's never too late to learn a new skill. She originally used her talents to do embroidery but when arthritis affected her hands, she took up painting. Our activity director in our Seguin facility...
What Makes Argent Court Different?
I have often been asked, “What sets Argent Court apart from other assisted livings?” I think the most important thing that sets us apart is longevity of staff, meaningful activities, and trained and caring staff. We have numerous staff that have been with us over 5...
The Perfect Caregiver
At Argent Court we strive to find caregivers who embody our vision. Our Mission Statement is as follows: Argent Court is committed to providing exceptional assisted living that demonstrates our dedication to improving quality of lifestyle choices for seniors, and at...
Licensed versus Unlicensed
I recently came across a news article about elder abuse. It was a horrible account of abuse in a San Antonio home. Although the article didn't specifically mention it, I am almost certain it was an unlicensed home. The woman was charging $600 a month to allow...
It’s All About Choices
In almost twenty years in the assisted living industry, the one thing I have come to realize is with the elderly people at this stage it's all about choice. I've tried over the years to put myself in their shoes. They have been living for a long time independently...