Memorial Day is just a few weeks away! This holiday is often viewed as the kick-off of summer. Family and friends celebrate together over backyard picnics and the American Flag can be seen from far and wide. Amidst all of this fun and festivities, we can lose sight of the sacred meaning of Memorial Day and the soldiers who gave their life while serving our...
Read More
5 Ways You Can Make Someone in a Retirement Community Feel Special At times, it may feel difficult to think of new ways to make a loved one living in a retirement community feel special. Your visits may blend together and start to feel routine after a while. It’s important to continue to change things up so that each visit is a unique memory. Take...
Read More
5 Common Myths About Living in a Retirement Community Many people who contemplate the decision of moving into a retirement community have reservations and uncertainties about how this change will impact life as they know it. Unfortunately, many of these hesitations are founded on myths that simply aren’t true. There is no doubt that moving from your home into a retirement community will change your...
Read More
3 Reasons Why Our Residents Enjoy Spring at the Middletown Home If you haven’t caught on yet, pretty much every season at the Middletown Home is our favorite season, for different reasons. Spring is no exception. This warm and cheery season breathes fresh air and new energy into all of us here on the Middletown Home’s campus! We start to open more windows, sit on...
Read More
Tips for Healthy Aging As we age, our body’s change. It’s a fact we cannot avoid. However, we can make a conscious effort to make smart decisions now, and throughout the aging process, to provide our body with the things it needs to age well. Here are just a few ways you and your loved ones can make the aging process something beautiful and enjoyable....
Read More
Tips for Talking to a Loved One About Moving to a Retirement Community Whether it’s a parent or a spouse, talking to a loved one about the need to move to a retirement community can be one of the hardest conversations you’ll ever have. It’s a realization that they can no longer care for themselves or that the additional care you have providing to them...
Read More
7 Reasons Our Caregivers Love Working at the Middletown Home It’s almost Valentine’s Day and love is in the air! This is why we wanted to focus on some of the many reasons our caregivers love working at the Middletown Home. We are so fortunate to have a group of caregivers and residents who really form some special relationships. Learn about the 7 reasons why...
Read More
6 Tips for Improving Senior Safety in Winter The winter months bring the added challenge of cold weather, snow and ice. Especially for seniors, this can pose a dangerous threat to their health and well-being if proper precautions are not taken. If you or someone you know if at a higher risk for falls or ill-health during the winter months, take a look at these...
Read More
It’s the New Year which means a fresh start to make improvements and live the best life yet! Much like most of the people around the world, here at the Middletown Home, we also plan to set goals and New Year resolutions to make life even more enjoyable for our residents and staff. Take a look at our four goals and resolutions for 2017! Grow...
Read More
4 Things That Make Our Caregivers Unique We talk a lot about what makes our caregivers unique, and that’s because there is a lot to say! Their ability to care for our residents and create an atmosphere of love and compassion is a blessing to us all. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated team of servant leaders and we’d like to tell you...
Read More