When you first hear the term “senior living,” what comes to mind? Many times the first image that comes to mind is lying helplessly in a hospital bed. This image is so far removed from the realities of what senior living really can be! Let’s examine some of the myths about senior living and find… [Read More]
12 Must-Ask Questions when Searching for Subacute Rehab
When your loved one faces an illness or injury requiring hospitalization, he or she could spend some time in a subacute rehab facility before returning home. It may feel overwhelming during this hard time to choose the best subacute rehab facility. What do you need to know to find quality care? Here are 12… [Read More]
Ted’s Dad: A Subacute Rehab Story
When Ted got a call from Mom in the middle of the workday, he knew there was a problem. He answered the phone and Mom informed him that Dad had just been taken to the hospital by ambulance. He had been painting while on a ladder and fell. That night Ted visited Dad in the… [Read More]
Benefits of Socialization for Seniors
When your loved one lives at Pickering Manor, you can be sure that not only is your loved one safe, but they have a wide variety of opportunities for socialization. Socialization is vital for the health and well-being of all people, but especially for the elderly. Without regular social interaction, seniors can slip into overwhelming… [Read More]
Questions to Ask When Looking at a Senior Living Community
If you are ready to retire and looking for a place to live, Pickering Manor has some questions you need to ask before you pick a place. What do you want to do? This goes beyond the answer “retire.” Do you want to play tennis? Bridge? Do you want to keep a vehicle? How active… [Read More]
