What are Advance Directives? And Why Do You Need Them No Matter What Your Age?
Advance directives are legal documents that outline your wishes for end-of-life care. Why is it a good idea to complete these...
The Difference Between Assisted Living and a Nursing Home — What You Need to Know
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home is a question a lot of people ask when they start sifting through...
How Do I Stay Positive When I’ve Lost My Independence?
Making one’s own decision seemed to be the most important quality of having independence. Find new ideas to embrace and new ways...
Memory Care Residents Celebrate National Garden Week with Art, Gardening and Giving Back
Residents of Birches memory care neighborhood kicked off National Garden Week by combining three of their favorite hobbies: art,...
Do I Have to Play Bingo if I choose to live in an Assisted Living Community?
There are many other games to play while living in an assisted living facility, such as Uno, Scrabble, and Bridge. There are other...
Harp Lessons Heal Assisted Living Anxiety
Charlotte moved to Birches Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clarendon Hills in 2016, and even though she moved to The Birches by...