Moving a parent into assisted living stirs up a mix of feelings. Relief that help is close by can sit right alongside guilt, worry, and a little sadness about leaving a longtime home behind. A parent may feel many of the same things, plus nerves about new faces and new routines. Knowing the basics of…
When families start comparing assisted living options, the checklist usually covers apartments, meals, activities, and cost. One factor deserves a spot near the top of that list: team turnover in assisted living. The caregivers who help with morning routines, meals, and medication reminders shape a resident’s day more than any amenity space can. At The Courtyard…
Tuesday, November 17 | 2:30 p.m. Bring your lucky dabber and an appetite. This month, bingo pairs with a Russian-inspired appetizer spread and a full house of players. Newcomers are welcome, and we are glad to walk you through your first card. To RSVP, fill out the form below or call (586) 257-2553 by Monday,…
Saturday, December 12 | 11:30 a.m. The Courtyard at Auburn Hills invites you and your family to a Christmas brunch, with a visit from Santa himself. Bring the grandkids and gather with your loved one for a holiday brunch served right in the cottage where they live. Santa will make his rounds, so have your…
Tuesday, December 15 | 2:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of bingo and Australian-inspired appetizers. Pull up a chair, bring a friend, and settle in for good food and good company. To RSVP, fill out the form below. Your Name* Your Email* Number of guests* Your Phone Your Street Address* Your City* Your State*…
Thursday, December 17 | 5:30 p.m. The holidays have a way of bringing people together, and there’s no better time to see how warm a community can feel than around a tree. ’Tis the Season: Christmas carols around the tree Fresh-baked cookies served throughout the evening A chance to meet residents and team members RSVP…
Families often start looking for assisted living apartments on their own, suggesting it to their senior parents to help them manage daily life more easily. Adult children may notice their parents getting winded on the stairs or putting off yard work, but they still want them to keep their independence. Finding an assisted living apartment…
Many families struggle with the reality of their parents getting older. As their abilities change, so does your confidence in them. Someone who used to take care of their property themselves, pay everything on time, and meet everyone for dinner with no trouble at all now seems unsteady. When observing these activities of daily living,…
Families searching for an assisted living facility in Auburn Hills often start with a pretty bleak picture of long, dark hallways, shared rooms styled after hospital beds, and schedules built around containment more than comfort. This now-outdated vision of traditional care options and the old “facilities” doesn’t represent modern assisted living communities, which really are…
Independent living and assisted living can sound similar, but these senior living options cater to significantly different needs. For families across Sterling Heights, Michigan, confusion about what exactly each service includes can make an already emotional decision harder than it needs to be. Here’s a practical guide to the definitions of independent living vs. assisted…