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Assisted Living Stigma

Donna Nichols • February 1, 2024

This gentleman came into the office to find out about his options for him and his wife; he couldn’t decide if they should stay in their home or move into assisted living. His wife had suffered a stroke, and he is her caregiver. He does everything for her; she is ambulatory, but she cannot cook or clean and has a tough time feeding herself, dressing herself, and bathing herself. His problem is that he keeps losing weight; he is down to 110 pounds and cannot put any weight back on.

When I mentioned assisted living, his face said it all. The stigma about assisted living is still with people. No matter how many blogs are written, how many videos are shown, or how many testimonials are posted, people still have the thought that assisted living is a death sentence. This could not be further from the truth.


I showed him the information we have on a new assisted living being built and he could not believe that was what assisted living is like. People still think of living in an assisted living as being in a nursing home. I showed him that you have your own apartment, you receive three square meals a day, housekeeping, laundry, utilities, transportation (if needed), and all the many other amenities included. I also pointed out that his wife would have the care she needed and that the burden on him would be lessened.


He said he still drives, and I told him that was fine, he can keep his car and with his wife being cared for, he is free to come and go as he pleases. As it is now, he must wait until she falls asleep or wait until he can find someone to sit with her until he can leave the house. I pointed out that this issue would be solved, if he wants to go to the store at 10:30 am, he can because there will be someone to watch over his wife.


I wanted to point out so much more to him, but he said I gave him so much to think about and that he did not realize assisted living has so much to offer. I took his information and am having an advisor reach out to him because I believe he and his wife will thrive in an assisted living community as will so many of you.



It is now February, the month of love, so show yourself or mom and/or dad how much you love them by looking into assisted living for you or them. The upkeep of maintaining a house is strenuous and expensive; why put yourself or them through all of that? Assisted living is the new way to live your life to the fullest!! Call us today, our services are FREE! 386-847-2322. If you do not call us, PLEASE call a senior advisor or a placement company, do not go this alone! We are here to help YOU and we will do it for FREE!

Make Valentine’s Day Special for Seniors

By Donna Nichols • February 5, 2025
Valentine’s Day tends to zero in on romantic love, but what about our seniors? They too often get forgotten. We have some ways to make Valentine’s Day special for them too. Spend the day with your loved one. Spending quality time with a loved one is more important to a senior than anything else. There is no greater gift than time and please make sure you have enough, so you are not rushed. Do your elderly loved one have a favorite meal? Perhaps you can prepare it for them, or if they are able, you can prepare it together. How fun would that be for you both? Be sure to discuss the enjoyment it brought you while you are sharing the meal together. How about a game of name that love song? You could prepare a playlist of love songs from the generation and play them to see how many they get correct. Or, if you can sing, you can sing some for them and see if they can recollect them. Take some time for reminiscing, go through old photo albums, or ask about old times. Ask them about when you were young and what trouble you caused; this will give you all something to laugh (or cry) about. Has your loved one been cooped up all winter? Take them out for a nice lunch, or weather permitting, a picnic in the park. Go for coffee and a donut, then head out to see a movie. Make a “date” of it. Maybe your senior is into crafts. You can design special Valentine’s Day cards for other family members. This way your senior can express their love for them and send it to them in their own unique way. You can create other greeting cards as well. Bake some special treats together. Does your senior have some favorite cookies or cake? You could bake it together, or you can bake it for them. Then you can enjoy it after you have the meal you prepared together. Yummy, delicious!! You can watch some romantic movies together if they prefer to stay in the house or the weather isn’t so good. If they like to color, you can buy them some of those large coloring books and you can color together. Don’t forget the decorations and the flowers! Make the house or apartment as festive as possible. Even if they live in as assisted living community, you can still decorate their room to the nines! Make it as festive as possible! If you live in another state or can’t be close to your senior for Valentine’s Day, how about sending them a specially crafted care package. You can hand make some gifts, add some photos of family and friends, and send a personally recorded message. You can bake some homemade treats and incorporate some things that are of personal interest to them. This will show how much you care for them and make their Valentine’s Day extra special even if you can’t be with them.  There are so many ways to make Valentine’s Day special for seniors. Let’s not forget about them; make sure to show them they are so loved too!

February is National Heart Month

By Donna Nichols • February 4, 2025
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Hydration Tips for the Winter

By Donna Nichols • January 8, 2025
I’ve written many blogs about the importance of staying hydrated in the summer, but did you know it’s just as important to stay hydrated in the winter months? I’ve shared some important tips on how to stay hydrated in the winter and why. Cold, dry air can dehydrate you easily and quickly. Even if you don’t feel thirsty. Proper hydration can help regulate your body temperature, maintain healthy organ function, and prevent fatigue, dry skin, and headaches. In the colder months, you do not feel thirsty, that’s why it’s so important to make sure you drink plenty of water. Why is winter hydration so important? Colder air tends to be drier causing moisture to evaporate through your breathing which can cause dehydration. In colder weather, you may not feel as thirsty, causing you to become dehydrated quickly. Also, wearing more clothing traps sweat inside your clothing causing more fluid loss. What are some of the benefits of staying hydrated in the winter? • Drinking enough water helps keep your skin hydrated and prevents dryness. This will help with that dry, itchy skin feeling we all get in the winter. • Water helps your body maintain a regular core temperature. Which is so important to maintain in the winter. • Drinking plenty of water supports your immune system, which helps fight off winter colds and the flu. We all want to fight those germs off! • When you are dehydrated, you become tired easily, so drinking plenty of water helps keep your energy levels up. How do you stay hydrated in the winter? • Make sure you drink plenty of water. Set reminders if you must; you probably won’t feel as thirsty in the winter, but you need to keep drinking that water! • You don’t have to drink cold water; room temperature water works. You can also drink tea or water with lemon, as long as you’re getting your water. • If you’re going out, carry a water bottle with you to ensure you have water to drink. • Eat fruits and vegetables that contain water. Tomatoes, lettuce, strawberries, watermelon, cauliflower, mushrooms, cucumber, apples, and pineapple are just a few that contain high water contents. • If you think you’re dehydrated, check your urine; if it’s a darker color, that can suggest dehydration. Urine should be a pale, yellow color. As you can see, staying hydrated in the winter is just as important as staying hydrated in the summer, if not more. In the winter you don’t realize you are thirsty therefore you tend not to drink as much water as you should. This has the potential of wreaking havoc on your body. Please make sure you drink plenty of water in the wintertime as you do in the summertime. We have rebranded our company, we are now Assisted Senior Services! Call us for ANYTHING SENIOR!! 386-847-2322!
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