Kathy Thomas, a Registered Dietician and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, joined Country Meadows in November 2018 as VP of Dining and Culinary Services. She has spent nearly all her career developing …
We’ve developed a few simple questions to ask your doctor about the need for senior care for a loved one, based on advice from clinicians who work with older adults …
We know choosing a retirement community can seem overwhelming. Our online calculator only takes a few minutes and can help you easily compare current living expenses with the cost of …
“Senior moment” or something more serious? Here’s a look at the different levels of memory loss to help you decide. We’re here to help you support a loved one with …
Talking about touchy topics with aging parents can be challenging. But these tips can make it easier. We hope this video gives you some helpful tips about touchy topics about …
Thinking about retirement living? Here are 3 common misperceptions you should know before choosing a retirement community. We know choosing a retirement community is a big decision. That’s why we’re …
If you or someone you love is finding it increasingly difficult to manage daily routines, you are not alone. Many families struggle with the right combination of support and services …
Most of us, at one point or another in our lives, have contracted a urinary tract infection or “UTI” as they are more commonly called. As you age, UTIs may …
Moving can be a difficult transition, no matter your age or circumstance. But seniors may find moving especially hard when they want to hold onto belongings and keepsakes that hold …
A memory support program is an immense undertaking whether considering care at home or in a retirement community. It also is a very individualized experience, and everyone needs to evaluate …
Making this decision for a loved one can seem overwhelming. There are more memory care options today than ever before. To help you choose a quality program your loved one …
From childhood into early adulthood, our parents were tasked with caring for our physical, emotional, and financial needs. As we matured and grew self-reliant, our parents began to relax their …
The feelings that older adult experiences at the onset of dementia and memory loss—namely frustration, anxiety, and fear—are also felt by family members. And just as the person with dementia …
Choosing a retirement community lifestyle is an easy decision for many retirees and their family members. They like the idea of having no responsibility for home maintenance and feel a …
Let’s take a moment to acknowledge and recognize all you do to care for someone else on top of your other priorities. It’s an undertaking not everyone can do. We …
Country Meadows Retirement Communities and our non-profit sister community, Ecumenical Retirement Community, have cared for many older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and helped their families re-connect with them to enjoy …
Older generations can benefit greatly from being online and utilizing social media platforms. But because of its fast nature – between how quickly it keeps evolving and how savvy one …
A good night’s sleep is so vital that the average healthy person will spend nearly one-third of their lives sleeping. As we age, it’s common that sleep patterns will change – …
Ben Franklin knew a bit about organization and time management—at least, his words suggest as much. He said, “a place for everything and everything in its place.” He also said, …
The changing seasons bring bright fall foliage, happy holiday celebrations, and time with loved ones. As the temperatures dip, however, a myriad of health concerns can arise in older adults …
