The ever evolving electronic world provides applications for improving the lives of residents within an assisted living community. In a paper Medication Administration Record (MAR) environment, nurses utilize a medication cart and a large binder containing reams of paper with each resident’s

Christopher Michael Milo is not what you expect him to be when you first set eyes on him. There’s something very special about him. Born March 14, 1972, Christopher has had a strong love of music since he was just a child. He started piano at the age of five and had already written his first piano

I have had the opportunity to work for assisted living communities that are nationally owned as well as locally family-owned and operated. A family-owned and operated community has a much more personal and interactive feel compared to a national organization, simply because it is!

The Veterans Aid in Attendance Benefit is a resource that makes assisted living a possibility for many people who may not have been able to afford it on their own. It also helps stretch private funds, making them last longer, allowing an individual to stay in assisted living rather than move to a

There is no doubt about it, adding kids to any Senior care community adds a charge of energy almost immediately! Creating a program that engages the elderly and encourages reading success among children is a project that everyone can support. Here is the recipe to make programs in your community a

Often, one of the biggest fears a senior has when considering a move to an assisted living community is the loss of independence. In reality, the exact opposite is true. Nothing has to change, except relieving the burdens of managing a home such as laundry, housekeeping, meal preparation, and

Yes, we’ve all done it. Using the internet to self-diagnose an unusual ache, pain, or nagging cough. Unfortunately, this may be causing more harm than good.

Special memories: we all have them and love to share them from time to time. Have you thought about immortalizing those special memories to share with your family for generations to come?

We will all move into a new residence at least once in our lifetime. Some of us may move several times depending on where life takes us. Think about the planning and stress that we experienced when we made such moves. The financial planning, packing, logistics and even that one minute in the middle

Recently, we welcomed Danielle Murphy, a Consumer Educator from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office, to our Crystal Waters Retirement Community to give a seminar on avoiding scams. Ms. Murphy understands the difficulties senior citizens face when it comes to avoiding scams and has some tips