You’re ready to get out of the rat race. You’ve spent your whole life working, and you’re ready to transition out of your career and into an exciting new chapter in your life. But what if you need a helping hand now and then? Millions of American adults want to retire, but are tired of…
Chances are you’re familiar with the devastating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects your brain. It’s also very common. Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 5 million Americans who are over the age of 65, according to the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. It’s statistics like this that demonstrate how important it is to…
Assisted living activities are about much more than bingo. We know that our senior residents benefit a lot from regular activities, and the National Institute on Aging agrees! These activities help keep the mind and body healthy in addition to helping form social relationships. So what are some meaningful activities for seniors? Take a look at…
It’s time to celebrate someone special in your life. Perhaps it’s a grandmother who shared a secret family recipe, or maybe a grandfather who took you fishing on Saturdays. Maybe it’s the parents who went to your school plays and cheered for you from the sidelines during sporting events. This May is Older Americans Month,…
Change is hard. It’s a transformative process, and it’s not taken lightly. Especially when that means where you’re going to spend the next chapter of your life. When you realize it’s time to move into an assisted living community, a flood of emotions can easily overcome you. What about your house? How can you even…
Dementia-related diseases are particularly cruel. They rob those you love of the very essence of their memories, blocking remembrance of the most treasured events in their lives. You may be surprised to learn that around 5.7 million Americans struggle with some form of dementia. Among those, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 to 70 percent of…
The safety of our residents is at the center of all that we do. That’s why we’re not allowing visitors until further notice. We believe that there is a difference between panic and preparation—and we want to assure you that, at Cedar Cove, we are prepared. There have been no cases of COVID-19 at Cedar…
When the temperature drops, it’s normal to have cold hands and feet. However, if you’re constantly cold, this could point to serious blood circulation problems. It’s not at all unusual to have several people within assisted living communities with circulation problems. It’s important to remember that poor circulation is not a diagnosis—instead, it’s an indication…
Has your loved one decided to leave the headache and expense of home maintenance behind and spend the next chapter of their life in a senior living community? There are a lot of choices and tons of options to choose from. Or perhaps someone you love has reached a point where you feel they are…