Approximately 60% of people will require assistance with performing daily activities at some point in their lives, according to the Administration for Community Living. That’s no small [...]
If you or a loved one is facing a difficult diagnosis, you may have already been introduced to one or more of the 5 stages of palliative care. It’s totally normal to have questions about [...]
Independence should be the cornerstone of any quality assisted living community. At first glance, this may seem counterintuitive to some. Meemaw doesn’t need her independence… she [...]
There’s been a lot of fun and excitement at The Ohio Eastern Star Home recently, but a visit from Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr, was particularly memorable. Marci Thomas, Director of Life [...]
Physical therapy is a crucial part of recovery for people of any age, but physical therapy for seniors can be especially important. Ensuring that a senior guest meets or exceeds functional [...]
Sometimes a particular holiday can feel so weighty that you don’t quite know how to properly celebrate it. It’s a feeling that I suspect many of us get when reflecting on the [...]
Dealing with cognitive decline can be scary. Adding to the challenge are the facts that 1.) some of the language around dementia is easy to misunderstand. 2.) Things like discussing symptoms, [...]
The difference between assisted living and nursing homes may seem like a matter of semantics. Don’t these terms basically mean the same thing? Well… not really. That said, it’s [...]
