Written by Bob Kleinfelder, Birches Assisted Living resident and senior editor emeritus of The Lions Club’s LION Magazine Challenges! Most …
Written by Charlotte Lillquist, resident blogger for The Birches When I moved to The Birches two years ago in October, I must admit, I hadn…
Written by Jenny Smiechowski, staff writer for The Birches Unless you’re ill or of a certain age, you probably haven’t completed advance di…
Written by Jenny Smiechowski, staff writer for The Birches What’s the difference between assisted living and a nursing home? That’s a quest…
“I recently moved into assisted living, and I can’t help but feel I gave up all of my independence. I don’t want to continue to feel this w…
“What should I look for when I tour assisted living communities? There seem to be a lot of new places around my neighborhood.” —Ingrid Dea…
“What can you do besides Bingo? That’s all I hear about, and frankly, I don’t like Bingo. Do you like it where you live? Thank you for your…
Written by Jenny Smiechowski, staff writer for The Birches In 2008, 69-year-old Charlotte Lillquist was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, an infl…
“I am perfectly happy at home, and my kids want me to move. I told them I don’t want to talk about it. I am torn.” —Dorothy Dear Dorothy,…
“I am fearful there will come a time soon where I’ll need assisted living, but I don’t know where to start. I’m overwhelmed.” —Marge Dear …