More and more people across the country face one of the most difficult conversations of their lives: the talk with an aging parent about elder care, assisted living, or a nursing home.

It is not always easy to address the need to make a move to a senior living community with a loved one, especially a parent. As hard as it may be to start a discussion about a move, it can reduce a lot of stress—and even prevent a serious emergency—in the long run.

Too many children put off having this talk with their parents until a crisis occurs. Unfortunately, too many people wait to start the discussion until they are forced to make a decision. Often it is some type of health scare or crisis that forces an immediate decision. Given that we cannot predict the future, now is the best time to start considering future options.

Senior living counselors were on hand to facilitate the support group discussions, and to answer any questions or concerns family members may have about the issue.

Attendees discovered triggers that warrant the need for assisted living as a guide in future planning, enlisting your senior as a team member, how to start the family meeting, how others in similar situations are feeling, and more.

For more information on how to speak to your loved one about senior living, please call Arroyo Vista Senior Living at 575-546-0546.

In the United States, more than 65 million people, 29 percent of the population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year, spending an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one.

Caring for a loved one or friend is not easy, nor is it something most people are prepared to do. After learning the basics of caregiving, there are often still times when family or friends feel overwhelmed or unable to care for their loved one or friend’s needs.

Forty to 70 percent of family caregivers have clinically significant symptoms of depression with approximately one quarter to one half meeting the diagnostic criteria for major depression.

As a family caregiver, it is vitally important to take time to care for yourself as well as your family member.

Representatives from Ambercare Hospice, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Gila Regional Home Health were on hand to share good ways to go about doing just that.

Attendees also discovered how to prevent caregiver burnout, how to find a little time for one’s self, how others in similar situations are feeling and more.

As part of the mission to provide exceptional, loving and dignified care to seniors in the Deming community, Arroyo Vista Senior Living is proud to host an educational event to assist those in our community in doing the same.

Prior to the grand reopening celebration, The Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m.

The assisted living community for seniors, formerly known as Willow Manor, has undergone some recent changes.

“For too long, many seniors in Deming have had to seek quality, long-term care services out-of-town. Now Arroyo Vista Senior Living of Deming is the local solution to this great need,” said Steve Thomas, owner of Arroyo Vista Senior Living and President of Sawgrass Healthcare, LLC.

The community is professionally managed by Arrow Senior Living Management. The company has an exceptional industry reputation for developing and fostering a resident-centered culture at senior living communities.

Rooted in a mission of exceptional, loving and dignified care for seniors, Arroyo Vista prides itself on a fresh, new look and purpose. Resident-centered care is the motivation for the community’s enhancement of programs, services, and physical environment.

The community offers seniors amenities such as meals freshly prepared with locally purchased meats and produce, daily and weekly housekeeping services, personal laundry services, scheduled transportation upon request, personal care services tailored to meet individual needs, 24-hour protective oversight and emergency response system, social and entertainment events and programs and complimentary wireless Internet.

Arroyo Vista is currently employing over 20 employees and continues to grow.

The grand reopening will feature a full dinner provided by Adobe Deli and St. Clair Winery. During the events, representatives from the community will be available to answer questions and give tours.

The public is encouraged to attend both events. Those planning to attend are asked to please R.S.V.P. by Wed., Sept. 8 to (575) 546-0546.

The seminars will take place on Tues., Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. and Tues., Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.

The Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit is a little-known benefit available to veterans and their surviving spouses that is in addition to a veteran’s monthly pension. The benefit can provide up to $1,632 a month for a veteran, $1,055 a month for a surviving spouse and $1,949 a month for couples.

The benefit is available to those that need the help of others to assist in activities of daily living. The Aid and Attendance Benefit is considered a “pension benefit” and is not dependent upon service-related injuries.

Both seminars will be held at the community, located at 815 W. Adobe Drive in Deming. Interested parties may attend either session, each will contain the same information.

The presenter, Stephanie Harris, Attorney at Law, will provide attendees with basic information about the benefit and the process of applying for the benefit. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions during the presentation and Harris, along with community representatives, will also be available for questions after the seminars.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Transportation is available upon request.

Seating is limited. Those planning to attend the seminar on Tues., Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. are asked to please R.S.V.P. to (575) 546-0546 by Mon., Aug. 22.

Those planning to attend the seminar on Tues., Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. are asked to please R.S.V.P. by Mon., Sept. 6.

For further information on the upcoming seminars, please contact Patrick Remmick at (575) 546-0546.

Arroyo Vista Senior Living invites residents to take an active role in the programs and services offered. However, your daily lifestyle is entirely up to you. Perhaps you will enjoy reading in the living room, watching a movie in the community’s multi-media center, visiting with friends on the patio, or taking a day-trip around Luna County. No matter how you choose to spend your day, you can simply relax knowing we will take care of life’s daily chores for you.

Each resident will enjoy the security of 24-hour staffing and emergency response, the comfort of three home-cooked meals a day, weekly housekeeping and linen service, on-site maintenance, and the peace of mind that all utilities (except phone and extended cable) are inclusive.

Our staff will work with each resident to customize services needed. We have attentive, 24-hour care and protective oversight available that promotes each resident’s sense of dignity and well-being. This includes routine assistance with activities of daily living and 24-hour emergency response. Our trained staff monitors residents’ care needs through comprehensive evaluations of their health and well-being. Our goal is to empower residents to maintain independence and enjoy life with confidence. We encourage you to call today and learn more about how Arroyo Vista Senior Living suits your needs.

Providing exceptional, loving and dignified care to seniors.

For too long, many seniors in Deming have had to seek quality, long-term care services out-of-town. Now Arroyo Vista Senior Living of Deming is the local solution to this great need.

Rooted in a mission of exceptional, loving and dignified care for seniors, Arroyo Vista prides itself on a fresh, new look and purpose. Resident-centered care is the motivation for the community’s enhancement of programs, services, and physical environment.