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...
Help Relieve Muscle and Joint Stiffness Achy muscles and joints generally are associated with muscle tightness, arthritis or inflammation, even certain medications. Muscle attaches to our skeleton via connective tissue such as our tendons and is prone to constriction...
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...
Energy conservation is often overlooked as a wellness component for mature adults and those with respiratory challenges. Managing our energy minimizes muscle fatigue, joint stress and wear, and physical pain caused through daily tasks. The primary goal is to make...
Chesterwood Village assisted living resident Kay Matson just received the official news of a lifetime. She is one of a handful of living descendants of the Mayflower. Since visitors are not allowed in the facility during the COVID-19 crisis, the official confirmation...
Since 1952 Bill Murray has dreamt about skydiving. He joined the military directly out of high school so he could become a paratrooper during the Korean War. Unfortunately he was rejected for wearing glasses. Bill instead served with honor as an Army infantryman....
The holidays are stressful for most everyone. Add the care of a person starting to experience memory loss and the stress level can feel unbearable. Here are some tips to help better cope during this season when dealing with a forgetful loved one. Communicate It’s...
“The butterfly is the ultimate symbol of a person’s grief journey,” ~Sheila Munafo-Kanoza Why Butterflies & Companions on a Journey Our lives are marked and measured by when significant people enter and exit them. Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Funerals become...
