Words of Wisdom
Understanding and Managing Caregiver Burnout
Being a caregiver can be a rewarding and challenging role. On one hand, it can be fulfilling to care for a loved one. Many caregivers develop deeper connections with those they are caring for and take comfort in knowing they are improving their quality of life. On the other hand, there will be frustrations to overcome. […]
Creating a Season of Joy: Managing Caregiver Stress During the Holidays
During the holiday season, it’s normal to feel stressed as a spouse, partner, friend, or adult child caregiver. With parties to plan, loved ones to visit, and desserts to indulge in, it’s easy to forget about self-care. Remember, you must take good care of yourself so you can continue providing the best love and support […]
Veterans Aid & Attendance: How We Can Help
At Commonwealth Senior Living, we created Our Promise to Veterans to provide exclusive benefits to veterans and their spouses. One of these benefits is a rate lock for two years, ensuring that the rate on a veteran’s suite remains the same during this period. We take pride in recognizing and honoring our veteran’s service, and […]
Maintaining Traditions: Tips From Paula Harder
Visiting family over the holidays often fills us with a mix of emotions. The hectic build up of getting everything together, packing, traveling, and the flurry of parties can be stressful. But at the same time, it’s wonderful to see everyone and catch up. Adding in the potential concern about your loved one’s safety and […]
Surviving the Holidays & Making Them Count
Many of us are anticipating the holidays with both excitement and trepidation. In fact, one family member told us, “We’re thinking of just skipping Thanksgiving this year. Between taking care of Dad and getting the house ready for out of town guests, it feels like too much.” Other families have mentioned that the influx of […]
5 Tips for Long Term Care Planning Month
Oftentimes seniors find themselves blindsided by the need for additional care. Consequently, the choice of a senior living community ends up being made by an adult child or family member. Planning in advance can be an incredible gift to your family. Talk to them about any concerns you may have about senior living and what […]
Family Caregiver Week: Honoring Caregivers at Home
As a team of caregivers, we know caring for an aging family member can be difficult and stressful. On this special Family Caregiver Week, we want to take time to celebrate these individuals and share their stories. This year, we asked a few of our residents’ loved ones, and previous caregivers, what it means to […]
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