Taking care of a loved one who has dementia requires patience and the ability to set up a comfortable environment that helps create a routine that will make everyone feel safe. Today, many smart-home products help allow loved ones to live safely in their home with great success. Some of these great tech toys would be useful for anyone, but…[...]Continue Reading
Do you know why we celebrate Flag Day and how it came about? After the flag's creation, several people in the late 19th century had a helping hand in creating the holiday—but it's unclear who officially suggested its' creation first. One key person was B.J. Cigrand, a Wisconsin-born schoolteacher, who continuously proposed an annual observance of the flag in magazine…[...]Continue Reading
Father's Day was invented by American Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honor her father. He was a veteran who had raised his six children as a single parent. The first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910. The first American president to support the concept of Father's Day was President Calvin Coolidge, who did so in 1924……[...]Continue Reading
We’ve now done two Cottage Country Stores and it’s been a hit with our residents! Whenever residents play bingo, they receive one Bingo Buck per win (5 for coverall). They then get to spend these Bingo Bucks at our Cottage Country Store which we schedule on the last Friday of every month at 2:00 where residents can choose from prizes…[...]Continue Reading
This year for Cinco de Mayo, we learned about the history behind the holiday! Residents learned about the Battle of Puebla and how a small army defeated a big one. All were surprised to learn about how the little guys won. We also enjoyed some tasty snacks made by our wonderful Food Service Coordinator, Justin, which included guacamole, pico de…[...]Continue Reading
Back in April, we began the process of starting our herb and tomato gardens, and boy are they sprouting! Residents have been amazed each day to see how quickly they have grown overnight. Soon we will be enjoying our cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, beefsteak tomatoes, and a bounty of different herbs! In addition to our garden, some lovely landscapers came…[...]Continue Reading
One of the many joys our team members cherish is the ability to engage with our residents and to listen to the truly unique and all-inspiring life stories. Given that no one has ever experienced exactly the life you have, I encourage us all to consider that God’s purpose for you may be for you to share your special story…[...]Continue Reading
When it’s time for your parent or other loved one to transition into a retirement community or assisted living facility, you might be giving up a caregiving role you’ve grown used to. This time can be challenging for many, with some people experiencing guilt, grief, or other emotions about the situation. But transitioning from caregiver for a family member to…[...]Continue Reading
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs The Cottage was ready to watch the hometown Philadelphia Eagles take on the Chiefs in the biggest game of the year![...]Continue Reading
Who needs store bought flowers when you can arrange your own bouquet! The ladies enjoyed picking loose flowers and assembling their own colorful arrangement for Valentine’s Day! [envira-gallery id="4804"][...]Continue Reading
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