From the Hearth Blog
Should Your Aging Parent Move In With You?
When an elderly parent is facing a decline in health, or struggling to live independently, adult children often feel the loving, protective impulse to want to bring Mom or Dad home to live with them. And while there can be many positives to this arrangement, it’s not the ideal solution for every family. Some caregivers…
Honoring Our Senior Veterans
At Hearthstone Senior Living, we admire the courage and sacrifice of the veterans who have served our country and are honored to have them in residence at both our communities. Veteran’s Day is Sunday, November 11—a time for saluting these brave men and women for their military service. Hearthstone has these suggestions for honoring the…
Medicare Enrollment: Help Is Here!
Medicare annual enrollment is now open, and seniors (age 65+) have until December 7 to enroll for coverage. If this is you or your loved one’s first year of eligibility, chances are you have a lot of questions. Let’s start with the basics: Medicare is a federal health insurance program that helps seniors cover their…
Connect with Senior Resources at Two Special Events
One significant challenge of being a family caregiver is that you may not be aware of all the services and supports that are available for you and your loved one. Hearthstone Senior Living wants to make it easier for you to get connected to those resources, by letting you know about two free…
Just Keep Learning!
Most of us know the specific steps to take to keep our bodies healthy as we age: stay active, eat well, don’t smoke, get enough sleep, and keep up with doctor visits. But when it comes to keeping an aging brain sharp, the advice is often a vague suggestion to “use it or lose it.” …