Culpepper Place provides monthly resources on the topic of assisted living and maintaining a happy and healthy lifestyle while aging. Seniors, families, and caregivers can all benefit from reading the topics on the Culpepper Place blog.
If you’re transitioning into assisted living or know someone who is, there are plenty of posts that we’ve included that will help you and your loved one adjust with a sense of optimism. We cover topics such as how to discuss moving to an assisted living facility with your parent, the cost of in-home care v. assisted living, and how assisted living enhances quality of life.
For caregivers, we have posts that cover caregiver guilt, dementia, and more.
Of course, you’ll need to browse through our blog posts to find out more! We hope you enjoy reading the resources that we’ve created for you.
Picture yourself as a child again, starting the first day at a new school. A sea of unknown faces, a building you’re unfamiliar with and a group of people who are supposed to be responsible for taking care of you. It can feel frightening, right?
There are few worse feelings than loneliness. No matter whether you’re a child sitting alone at lunch or an adult settling into a brand new city, feeling alone can be a crippling kind of sadness. Humans need social support to flourish, and this doesn’t subside
The longer days and warmer temperatures may have you heading outside for a little fresh air and sunshine. Just don’t let bug bites spoil your summer fun. The CDC is warning that pest-borne illnesses have tripled in the United States over the past decade, with
Life changes can be some of the biggest stressors one may experience. Learning an unfamiliar routine and settling into something new can be scary at first, no matter your age. This is especially true when a senior is preparing for the move into assisted living.
Memory loss can strike at any moment. You might be about to leave to visit your grandchildren when, out of nowhere, you can’t seem to remember where you put your car keys. Should you be worried that your forgetfulness is developing into something more serious?
If you have trouble walking, or if you use a wheelchair, you may be concerned about maintaining your overall health and whether exercise is still an option for you. There are many challenges that may affect your mobility as you age: Injury Disability Weight problems