Addison Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Glastonbury, CT

How to Celebrate the Holidays with Your Loved One in an Assisted Living Community

celebrate holidays with your loved one in assisted living

When your loved one is in an assisted living community, celebrating the holidays may feel odd for both of you. After all, you’re used to spending holidays at home, surrounded by familiarity. While transitioning to an assisted living community can have its challenges, holidays and special occasions can be just as meaningful at Addison Place … Read more

Cold Weather Activity Ideas for Your Senior Family Member

cold weather activity ideas for seniors

Aging can bring additional challenges, like a weaker immune system and loss of mental dexterity. Plus, as we age, it can be harder to maintain the right body temperature, and experiencing cold temperatures can result in illness. That’s why it’s so important for elderly people to maintain a safe body temperature and not stay outside … Read more

November is National Family Caregivers Month

family caregivers and caregiver burnout

Burnout and How Assisted Living Can Help As much as we care for our aging loved ones, being a caregiver can cause stress and exhaustion. While you may feel that being the primary caregiver for your loved one is your responsibility, you shouldn’t ignore the signs of burnout. Burnout can harm both of you, as … Read more

How Assisted Living Keeps Your Loved Ones Safe

How Assisted Living Keeps Your Loved Ones Safe

Everyone ages differently and will have a specific set of physical and emotional needs. For many, mobility issues make it difficult to do things like pick up groceries and attend medical appointments, or they may have trouble with cooking and cleaning or basic tasks like bathing and taking medications. Even if a senior is physically … Read more

Summer Activities for Seniors

Summer Activities for Seniors

At Addison Place, we make sure our residents can live life to the fullest, which includes social, artistic, musical, and physical activities. Fun activities can keep their minds and bodies sharp, which is why we offer a full calendar with a wide range of different events and pastimes to choose from. Everyone will find something … Read more

How to Keep Seniors Hydrated Throughout the Summer

How to Keep Seniors Hydrated Throughout the Summer

Hydration is essential at any age. For seniors, dehydration is a more serious issue since they are more likely to become dehydrated, less likely to notice their dehydration, and less able to recover from the resulting health complications. Here at Addison Place, we understand the risks of dehydration in seniors and know what steps to … Read more