• About Applewood Our House

    We always strive for the best.

    Integrity

    Do what's right, even when there is no one watching. Be considerate of others and their feelings; your co-workers, residents and their families, your friends and loved ones. Showing up to life on time and give it your all. When your integrity grows, so does the trust others place in you.

    Passion

    To find what makes you happy and gives you fulfillment. To have a strong desire to repeat and to achieve a higher level. The reason you get up in the morning and do it all over again. When it does not matter what you receive, but what you can give.

    Purpose

    Creating new memories for our residents and families while treating each person as an individual, who deserves respect and dignity while receiving outstanding and passionate care.

  • What We Offer

    Learn why we are one of the highest rated assisted living facilities in the Denver area.

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    Memory Care

    Where New Memories Begin

    It sometimes seems as if those suffering from the symptoms of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are living in their own separate worlds. That means that our staff is always up to the task to help overcome these barriers and help our residents regain awareness to memories that is seems they have lost.

     

    Memory care is about elderly people whose lives are suddenly characterized by a sense of emptiness, loss, and despair. It is our job to help them express those memories that are often repeated, and to help them often remember other parts of their past that they have forgotten.

     

    We use many years of experience to help extract a wide range of positive memories from our residents. Simple objects, such as their favorite photos, personal favorite clothes, or music can help trigger positive memories.

     

    Once that happens, the relationship between residents and our staff quickly changes. Memory care is beneficial and vital to seniors who have dementia.

     

    Most people with dementia begin suffering short term memory loss. However, their long term memory usually remains intact. That's why it is good to talk about their youth and other earlier times in their lives, because they will usually remember them quite vividly.

     

    Memory care for seniors with dementia is challenging, but at the same time it is very rewarding. Our motto at Applewood Our House is "Where new memories begin." Those memories begin the minute our residents walk into our facilities for the first time.

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    Assisted Living

    Caring for Seniors, Who Cannot Care for Themselves

    Seniors are living much longer than they did in recent years. Even though they need support, many of them still want to be active. Many families cannot provide long-term care and need professional assistance.

     

    We provide assisted living in a way that still gives seniors dignity and respect. We also help preserve as much independence as possible, while keeping our residents secure. We do everything possible to to make our houses feel like their homes.

     

    Assisted living facilities in Denver, Colorado provides quality care for the elderly. However, people should not confuse this type of service with that of a nursing home or independent senior living.

     

    Assisted living communities are for seniors, who aren’t able enough to care for all their basic demands, but don’t require constant care. For people who are looking into assisted living to supply elderly help then there are a few elements which ought to be thoroughly considered to be able to find the very best.

     

    Assisted living homes supply services, which help to make sure that seniors are not being taken care as if they were in a hospital or nursing home, but that they are living under conditions that are similar to what they would find in their own homes. Residents should always have a choice at what they can do, because no individuals are the same. So, they should have a variety of activities, and the assisted living facilities should not expect or require them to participate in every activity.

     

    Assisted Living Denver

     
    Assisted living could be the middle ground between independent living and a nursing home regarding the kind and degree of care given to residents. This may bring a different degree of safety and basic care to all assisted living facilities. This concept of an assisted living community is quite different from the choice of a nursing home.

     

    There is an amazing cultural and social environment, beautiful neighborhoods which are enjoyed by men and women every single day across the United States. They are some of the best choices when a family can no longer care for their elderly loved one. Most are situated near some of the best medical facilities.

     

    New gadgets will help in the typical management of a facility. This helps caregivers to provide a greater degree of care whilst still respecting the privacy which makes assisted living what it is.

    No matter the sort of independent living you select, it’s crucial to keep selected considerations in mind. These specialized homes give seniors some independence, while providing them the help you’ll need.

     

    Advances in medicine and the total quality of life within the last century means that we’re now living longer than ever. Some of the elderly have more family support than many others.

     

    Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) are not for seniors who require 24-hour medical care, or for those who cannot care for themselves at all, they’re for those elderly people who are able to do a lot of the daily life tasks (like dressing themselves), but desire additional assistance and watchful eye to produce certain that they are okay.

     

    The elderly appreciate having privacy along with assistance in daily living requirements.

  • Assisted Living Facility in Denver - Choosing a Senior Care Home for My Father

     

    Question: I’m considering moving my father into an assisted living facility or other type of senior home. The problem is, I have no idea how much they cost and what is included. What should I be asking as I begin my search for the best place for his needs?

     

    Your best choice for an assisted living facility, memory care home, or other senior housing will mostly depend on your father's current condition, what you can afford, and what meets your father's social, emotional, and physical requirements. There are over 100 million seniors in the United States, and special emphasis has been placed on assisted living for the past few decades, because of the overwhelming demand.

     

    There are many essential steps that you need to follow when selecting assisted living facilities that suit your individual preferences, and allow your loved one to spend his golden years with the best comfort and care.

     

    The reality is that there are many different types of senior care homes. You need to first have an idea which kind you are interested in, and narrow your search based on compatibility and price.

     

    Let us first discuss some of the most common senior care facilities:

     

    Senior Apartments - These housing units are for an older adult community. It could be the same as living in your own neighborhood, without the kids and loud music. Seniors, who live in these apartments, are still able to full look after and take care of themselves. They are living in complexes that are restricted to senior citizens.

     

    The Housing and Urban Development – H.U.D. provides the lowest priced subsidized housing in the United States. Each state has a listing for the type of senior housing available, and what services are provided.

     

    Senior Independent Living - Here you can find senior housing facilities that provide a variety of activities and services. Independent living facilities provide transportation for seniors. The also provide home cooked meals, and have scheduled social gatherings. The goal is to get seniors to interact with each other, and have ongoing activities to keep seniors active.

     

    Assisted Living - Assisted living is a nice option for seniors, who like their privacy, but need occasional or regular assistance with getting dressed, taking medication, receiving meals and personal hygiene. Generally speaking, most seniors, who choose assisted living, have their own apartments or rooms within a complex or independent community.

     

    Continuing Care Retirement Community - Also referred to as CCRC's, provide a complete set of services in one package. You are provided accommodation with meals, and assisted living, but you are still living in an independent environment. Full nursing is provided if needed, too.

     

    Continuing care retirement communities are the most expensive options for choosing a senior care facility. There is an initial fee to join, which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. After you are a member, you still need to pay monthly fees that can be a few thousand dollars a month. Some of your initial investment can be reimbursed, depending if it was used towards developing the CCRC project.

     

    Nursing Homes - These senior housing facilities help those with chronic illnesses, and help those, who can no longer take care of themselves. Seniors are provided 24-hour medical care, and there are regular activities for seniors, who are healthy enough to participate.

     

    There are many nursing homes across the U.S. connected with Medicaid programs, which greatly reduce all costs.


    Costs of Senior Care Housing


    After you've decided which type of senior housing you might want your father to live in, you should look at and make comparisons of services and prices.

     

    Although some general prices were listed above, prices vary a lot from each facility, as well as from city to state.

     

    Here is a good place to start your search online:

     

    Eldercare Locator

     

    Eldercare is provided by the U.S. Administration on Aging to help the elderly and their families locate services and facilities.


    Questions You Should Ask About an Assisted Living Facility


    By visiting the site listed above, some of your questions should have already been answered. However, if you live in the Denver area and still have questions, why not contact Appewood Our House. Our Stepping Stones program provides for up-to-date information for senior housing placement. Specify exactly what your needs are, and we will be able to provide you with expert help, and point you in the right direction. Visit Our Stepping Stones today.


    Conclusion


    Looking for an assisted living facility or other senior homes can be a lengthy process. However, don't try to rush through and accept the first thing you are offered. You or your loved ones could be spending many years in a facility, and you want to be as comfortable and happy as possible. So, take your time, discuss it with your family, and choose the best possible option.
     

  • Applewood Our House Locations

    It feels like home, because it is!

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    Applewood Our House Arvada

    Our Third Memory Care and Assisted Living Home

    6435 Garrison Street
    Arvada, CO 80004
    CALL NOW - +3034246435.

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    Applewood Our House Golden

    Our First Memory Care and Assisted Living Home

    1365 Yank Street
    Golden CO 80401
    CALL NOW - +7203989743.

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    Applewood Our House Lakewood

    Our Second Memory Care and Assisted Living Home

    1900 Upham St
    Lakewood CO 80214
    CALL NOW - +3032051900.

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    Applewood Our House Lakewood IV

    Our Fourth Memory Care and Assisted Living Home

    1182 S Van Gordon Court
    Lakewood CO 80228
    CALL NOW - +7206394207.

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    Applewood Our House North Arvada

    Our Fifth and Newest Location

    6595 Garrison Street
    Arvada, CO 80004
    CALL NOW - +303.956.9037.

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