Assisted Living: How to Choose the Right Facility Assisted living facilities are frequently confused with nursing homes. Senior citizens are often reluctant to go there because they feel that they have lost their independence and now depend on strangers to help them 24, 7’s with simple tasks. These concepts are quite opposite of the reality. Assisted living facilities do just what their names suggest; provide assistance when needed. Residents at the Encore at Avalon Park assisted living facility in East Orlando experience daily, the distinctions between assisted living facilities and nursing homes as they are encouraged to be independent. Assisted living residents are generally: Mobile and not bed ridden Those…

5 Essential Questions about Respite Care If you are a senior citizen or caretaker of an elderly person, you may have heard the term respite care. Many question may come to mind: What is it? Who should use it? Is there an associated cost? Etc. Here, Encore at Avalon Park answers the five essential burning questions about respite care that will clear the air for many persons. 1) What is respite care? Respite care is the temporary institutional care of a dependent elderly, ill, or handicapped person, providing relief for their usual full time caregivers. Caregivers receive a recommended break so they can refresh and remain in good health to…

An excerpt from the book “Transitions” By Encore’s Director of Environmental Services  Robert Milstid 26.2   Harry had a fast walker that was custom painted cherry red.  It had special pads on the front two legs that were slick and made out of some weird polyurethane. The walker sported racing stickers from various running events that his son had applied. He also added a small red license plate that had his dad’s name Harry printed in big white letters giving the walker a not only a personal touch but doubling as a reminder so his dad would be able to remember that this fine walker was his. Harry came from…

The Five Key Legal Documents Every Adult Should Have By Tracy A. Zanco, Esq.   According to many surveys, a majority of Americans do not have any estate planning documents in place.  Some people think they are unnecessary and some people intend to have them drafted, but never quite get around to doing it.  Here is a list of the five documents that everyone 18 years or older should have in place as part of an estate plan.  Depending on an individual’s particular needs, additional documents may also be helpful. Last Will and Testament. This document controls the disposition of your probate property at your death.   By having a Will…

An excerpt from the book “Transitions” By Encore’s Director of Environmental Services  Robert Milstid A Germ-a-phobic’s Nightmare   I thought my first day would be a quiet one. Most first days tend to be that way; you don’t know what you’re doing and you don’t know where anything is. Mrs. Whitfield told me to ease into the day and get to know the building. She most likely knew that this being a memory care center would take some getting used to.  I thought that I would be able to adjust to the atmosphere and I knew to expect to be slightly out of my comfort zone on the first day.…

Companionship within a community is an essential ingredient for successful aging. At Encore we believe that activities are key in providing the highest quality of life by creating a stimulating environment for our residents.  According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, older adults that stay socially active and maintain healthy friendships are able to maintain better physical and emotional health and cognitive function, and live longer than those who become isolated.*  Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago recently did a study that showed highly social seniors had a 70 percent lower rate of cognitive decline than their less social peers.*** What activities does Encore offer? Whether we are heading…

Miriam Clark Joins Encore at Avalon Park as Director of Business Services   Avalon Park, Fla. (May, 2016) – Miriam Clark, the former area director for Primrose Schools in Avalon Park and Lake Nona, has joined Encore at Avalon Park as its director of business services. In this role, Clark will be overseeing all aspects of accounts receivables related to our residents, accounts payable for our vendors and human resources for the assisted living facility in Avalon Park. “I love what Encore represents in this community,” Clark says. “There is a special place in my heart for my Elders and it is an awesome privilege to oversee the care of…

Encore at Avalon Park Assisted Living and Memory Care community is pleased to announce that we are now offering Adult Day Care Services.  Participants are able to come 1 day to 7 days or any combination in between and enjoy: -Open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. -Open 7 days per Week -Three Meals Daily, with snacks in between -Resting Area with Lounger for Mid-day Resting -Daily Scheduled Activities -Routine Observation -Ancillary Services Available (Such as Bathing, Salon, Etc.) -Nursing Staff on Duty at All Times -Medication Administration To schedule a tour please call or email:  Stephanie@EncoreAtAvalonPark.com or 407-427-6073.  

NOW HIRING Encore at Avalon Park is Now Hiring for Full Time Chef, Full Time and Part Time PRN LPNs, Full Time and Part Time PRN CNAs.  Interested Candidates should contact:  Jobs@EncoreAtAvalonPark.com.