As Mother’s Day approaches, it is a great opportunity to celebrate the special bond you share with your senior mom or grandmother. While traditional items like flowers and chocolates make wonderful gifts, making Mother’s Day memorable involves thoughtful planning and activities that cater to your mom’s interests and needs. Here are some meaningful ideas to

Broaching the topic of assisted living with your aging mom or dad can be a sensitive and challenging conversation. However, addressing their changing needs and exploring the benefits of assisted living can lead to positive outcomes and improved quality of life for both parents and their adult children. Here are some signs it’s time to

Downsizing can be both exciting and challenging for seniors as they transition to a smaller living space. However, with the right decorating tips, downsizing can become an opportunity to create a comfortable and inviting home that meets their needs and reflects their personal style. At Country Place Senior Living, our beautiful and spacious suites can

If your elderly loved one lives alone, you may have questions about their quality of life, including concerns about their physical health, safety, emotional well-being and social connections. There may come a time when you must decide if your loved can safely age in place, or if it is time to explore long-term living options.

Respite care is a beneficial service that offers family caregivers a break from their daily responsibilities. What many people don’t realize though is that it can also benefit seniors who are on the fence about a move to long-term senior living. At Country Place Senior Living, our respite care program allows seniors to experience what

If your older parent or loved one has dementia, you may not know what to expect when you visit them in memory care. Some family members fear their loved one will not remember them. Others feel anxious about what to say or how to behave. The truth is, visiting a loved one in memory care

For seniors, building and maintaining friendships is crucial for mental, physical and emotional health. Unfortunately, making friends when you’re older isn’t always as easy when you were younger. Social circles wane with time as friends move away or pass on, leaving some older adults longing for companionship and connection. Health problems and mobility issues can

Choosing the right long-term care community for yourself or an older family member is an important, life-altering decision. With so many different options and choices to make, it’s easy to see why some families become overwhelmed, or even delay their decision out of fear of making a wrong choice. At Country Place Senior Living, we

As you reflect on 2023 and consider plans for the new year, it’s important that you take time to consider ways you can improve your health and happiness in the future. For seniors who live alone, the new year is also a great time to explore different living options. Is it time to downsize from

The holidays can stir up a lot of mixed feelings for family members affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. While typically a time for celebration, families may experience a sense of loss or disappointment for the way things used to be. At the same time, your older loved one may feel confused,