Elder Parent Care as an Only Child
Caring for an aging parent can be difficult in many ways. An adult child providing elder parent care can feel isolated, depressed and exhausted.
Assisted Living and Thanksgiving Dinner
Holidays can be difficult for those in assisted living.You may be wondering if it is advisable to bring them home for Thanksgiving dinner. We can help.
How do you talk to children about dementia?
We recommend that the conversation with children about dementia is best had gradually and often rather than just one conversation.
Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors
As the body gets older, the immune system weakens and puts an individual at a greater risk of the flu, Here are important flu prevention tips.
Do We Offer Respite Care?
Families typically will turn to respite care when they’re either unsure about moving into an assisted living facility or even if they have a planned absence like a vacation.
Can Someone with Dementia Travel?
Can someone with dementia travel? The answer is generally yes. However, there are some steps you should consider in order to make the travel as easy on the dementia patient as possible - as well as to reduce your own stress and anxiety.
Can Visitors Stay Overnight?
The answer is: Absolutely! We actually encourage it and we have a dedicated staff that is more than accommodating for overnight visitors
Resident Spotlight – October, 2019
Don was born in Wisconsin, but was raised in Missouri. After high school he was drafted and served in the Army during the Korean War. After college he moved to Ohio and worked as a mechanical engineer designing power plants, where he met his wife, Sally.
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's disease is the number one cause of dementia in the United States. November is set aside as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
Dealing with Depression in Seniors – 8 Tips
As people move into their senior years, life can get overwhelming. When seniors face uncertainty and change, depression is sometimes an unwelcome byproduct.