The Lodge at Stephen's Lake

Finding the right fit in a senior living community can be a daunting task for seniors and their families but one simple way to make it easier is to ask yourself the right questions first. By defining your personal wants and needs, it’s easy to create a plan for comparing communities on a level playing […]

Many seniors are adamant about aging in place in their home, but over time their families may feel their loved one would be happier, healthier and safer in a senior living community. To assess if it’s time for senior living, take a look at the following tell-tale signs that living at home is no longer

Alzheimer’s disease is something that no one wants to talk about, but with more than 500,000 people diagnosed each year – it’s becoming increasingly important to know the warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s before a crisis occurs. As many Americans have been driving since they were a teenager, having the ability to drive is

Stress is the body’s way of responding to the demands and pressures of daily life. People manage stress in different ways–and the way you respond to stress makes a big difference in your overall wellbeing.  But managing stress isn’t easy, especially in later years as cognitive efficiencies decline and memory-related structures in the brain begin

While chocolate covered strawberries and bouquets of red roses adorn the celebrations of love for Valentine’s Day this month, it’s also a good time to give your own heart some extra TLC. February is American Heart Month, a time for people to focus on their cardiovascular health and wellness. You can add more years to

More than 1 million Americans live and thrive during their golden years, in senior living communities. Choosing the right place for your senior, however, remains an intensely personal task. It’s a common challenge faced by many families that want to give their loved one the best care but cannot do it alone. How do you

The Christmas season is a time of family togetherness and making memories that last a lifetime. For young families, it’s a time of wonderment spent with grandparents and cousins…but what happens when you arrive in town–kids in tow–and Grandma suddenly has trouble remembering names, or struggles to find the words for common, everyday objects?

At this time of year, many people are ushering in the Christmas spirit and buying gifts to give others. Some are easy to buy for–and some, including older adults, are more difficult. For those loved ones who are in assisted living or memory care, there simply isn’t room for random items just sitting around.

Maintaining independence as we age is everyone’s goal in life, yet statistics indicate that well over 90% of older adults need help with at least one activity of daily living. Often these seniors are very hesitant to leave the comfort of home and risk losing their independence.