Entries by Cheryl C

FAQ Friday: How can I help my parent with dementia?

When a parent has a diagnosis of dementia, our AEC Living community, has a Memory Care area called “The Garden”, which provides excellent care for our residents. Our caregivers there are well trained in assisting seniors with dementia to accomplish the activities of daily living and in encouraging them in the pursuit of good health

FAQ Friday

What is Leisure Living?
Leisure Living at Waters Edge Lodge is designed for active seniors who long for the social aspects of community living, but don’t need the services included with assisted living. Leisure Living residents are able to enjoy the same caring staff, beautiful gardens, majestic views overlooking the lagoons, and an exceptional activities

FAQ Friday: “How’s the food?”

“How’s the food? ” is one of the most frequently asked questions that families and prospective residents have when touring an assisted living community.  Everyone loves their favorite restaurant because those chefs make gourmet dishes that are often loaded with lots of butter and salt.  Assisted living communities are required to provide residents with menu

Connection is More Important Than Ever

Connection,  how do we find it?
In today’s world of concern about the COVID-19 pandemic, when we can no longer go to gatherings of more than 5 or, at most, 10 people, and when we are required to stay 6 feet away from everyone, (except those we actually live with) and where rules dictate that

Staying Calm and Carrying On

The health and safety concerns of our residents at  our AEC Living communities and corporate headquarters during this heightened alert to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is now our primary focus.  At the same time, we also need to remember how important it is to “Stay Calm and Carry On”.

Let’s practice self-care by

Fall Fun Fest at The Lodge

Celebrating Fall and enjoying a gorgeous sunny Saturday by the lagoon at The Lodge, residents, staff and their families were all smiles at the Fall Fun Fest on October 17th. The festivities included a cupcake walk, a ghost lollipop pull, pumpkin decorating, and a farm animal petting zoo. The petting zoo, Little Red’s Barnyard Friends, featured a donkey, a pony, two chickens and a bunny, all of which were petted, hugged and fed.