The holiday season is upon us and that brings friends, family, food and togetherness. In this season, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and forget the blessings we have. This year, why not start a practice of daily gratitude with your aging
If you have a loved one with dementia, you know how difficult it can be to maintain a connection. Knowing how to connect and communicate with a person who has dementia isn’t intuitive; it is a learned skill. And there are ways you can connect with your loved one who
For those of us with aging parents, it goes without saying that communication issues are one of those frustrating things we have to deal with other and over again. How – and when – to communicate with our aging parents causes a great deal of stress, but luckily, there are
There is still plenty of summer left, so if you have a loved one in Columbus assisted living, plan and get out there and have some fun! This area is rich with summer fun activities for folks of all ages, and if you have an older adult relative in Columbus
Whether you are a dog person or a cat person, there is no denying that a pet can bring a lot of joy to your life. If you live in a residential care facility, you might be wondering if you can have a pet and whether it’s a good idea.
Taking care of a loved one who is aging, ill or at the end stages of life can be a blessing for sure. However, it can also be incredibly taxing – both physically and emotionally. At Abbington Assisted Living, we understand. Being a caregiver can cause burnout and we are
When most people thing of moving into an assisted living community, they think of someone elderly or in need of a great deal of help and support. After all, many folks want to stay independent and in their familiar home, right? However, there are benefits to moving into to an
Making the choice to leave your home and enter assisted living isn’t always easy. How do you know if an Ohio assisted living community is right for you? Like any real estate decision, making this big move can come with questions and uncertainty. However, there are some easy ways to
For many caretakers and adult children, talking to a senior loved one about giving up driving is a tough conversation. After all, how to do you tell mom or dad to stop driving? Your Columbus senior living authority is here to help. Just like making the decision to move your
For seniors, few things are as scary as memory loss. It can be as simple as repeatedly losing your car keys to forgetting a common word or phrase, but there are ways to improve your memory. Memory loss isn’t something to brush off and there are things you can do
