When most people dream about retirement, they look forward to the end of their working career. But…retirement isn’t just about the end of your working life. It’s the beginning of the rest of your life! Retirement can be the beginning of… New hobbies. Or at least jump-starting the ones that you already have. Dust off… [Read More]
The Joys of Downsizing and Cottage Living
It doesn’t take long to hear from seniors who move into the cottages at Pickering Manor: “I love it here! My only regret is that I did not move here sooner!” Why don’t seniors move in sooner? One of the things that hold seniors back from deciding to move to a cottage is the seemingly… [Read More]
The Comfort and Elegance of Cottage Living
I am excessively fond of a cottage; there is always so much comfort, so much elegance about them. –Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility Although Pickering Manor has several different living options for residents ranging from independent living apartments to Personal Care, we agree with Jane Austen’s sentiment and remain excessively fond of our cottages. Our… [Read More]
Physical Therapy for Seniors
When Dolores broke her hip, she was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. While in the hospital she underwent surgery. The surgery went well and when the time came for her to leave the hospital the doctor informed Dolores that she needed to stay in a rehabilitation facility so she could receive therapy. Dolores,… [Read More]
Why Do Seniors Need Speech Therapy?
When people hear the term “speech therapy” they often think of children in a school setting. But there a number of situations in which seniors need speech therapy. For example: Bob was in a car accident and suffered a head injury in addition to a broken arm. Because of his head injury, he needs to… [Read More]
