The Cottages Blog
Seniors Need to Know the New Guidelines for Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is an extremely common health condition that affects over half of the adults in the United States. Among other health problems, high blood pressure has been linked to blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. Because this “silent killer”, as it’s...
5 Ways to Keep Your Eyesight Healthy
It is estimated that half of Americans have poor eyesight. While poor eyesight is often a matter of genetics, it is still important that you take steps year-round to keep your eyes their healthiest. Protection and prevention are your best defenses against poor...
6 Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet for Senior Health
The Mediterranean diet is a diet that is low in red meat and processed foods and high in fruit, vegetables, and olive oil. Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, as well as a study done at the University of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy, shows...
Florence: Thank you for celebrating with us!
Columbia Cottage in Florence recently marked its 20th year of serving seniors. To celebrate, The Cottage hosted a party for friends and family of The Cottage, as well as vendors and individuals who have helped us serve the community throughout the years.
Incorporating Music in Mom’s Daily Routine Could Help Slow Dementia
English poet and playwright Congreve was well ahead of his time when he observed “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” Although he wrote those famous words more than three centuries ago, recent studies have proven just...
How Do I Tell My Senior Parent It’s Time to Move into Assisted Living?
When it comes to talking to your senior parent about moving into assisted living, knowing what to say and how to start the conversation can be the most difficult part. Below are a few tips to help you start your talk with mom or dad in the best way possible. 1....
Country Cottage in Decatur Turns 15!
We are excited and honored to celebrate 15 years of serving Decatur and its seniors. Country Cottage opened in August of 2002, but the inspiration for a warm, home-like, and charming community for our seniors began long before that. During a family vacation to...
What Is Long-Term Care Insurance and How Can It Benefit Your Senior Mom?
According to the 2017 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, a private, one-bedroom, single occupant unit in an assisted living community costs a national average $45,000 per year. This cost includes 24-hour help as well as other amenities, such as meals, housekeeping, and...
5 Lifestyle Factors That Contribute to Dementia
Currently, it is estimated that about 47 million people in the world are living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to about 131 million people. While we cannot fight against genetics in our battle against Alzheimer’s and dementia,...
What Are the Benefits of Moving into Assisted Living Early?
Assisted living is senior care that offers assistance to seniors who live independently but might need some extra help with tasks of daily living. Residents live in individual units and have shared gathering spaces. Assisted living communities offer services such as...
