Making the move to assisted living is already a big life change for seniors. Having to leave a beloved pet behind only makes that more difficult. Pets offer ample health benefits to seniors. That’s why more assisted living centers have responded to residents’ wishes...
Gary and Mary Jo Rossignol are always eager to share a quick story about their parents’ years at Chesterwood Village and Birchwood Care Center. Even though time has passed since their residency, the impact of the array of activities and family-centered care will be...
After a tumultuous time at another facility, Heather Bittner has nothing but gratitude that she discovered Birchwood Care Center for her 76-year-old mother, Carol. Heather’s journey to find the perfect situation started after some ER visits. Due to insurance...
Diane Bihl keeps meeting burnt out caregivers. Avoiding COVID-19 is hard enough let alone taking meals to mom and dad, doing their parents’ housework while masked and running their errands. “Our community’s senior adults have experienced world wars, the Great...
Much has been said about the isolation senior adults feel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Less has been discussed about their spiritual needs during this period of quarantine. Liberty Township’s Pastor Doug Dunlap has created the perfect remedy to reach seniors longing...
