Story Cottage

It is Letter to an Elder Day, the perfect time to write a note to your aging loved one, friend or family member to let them know how much you care. Seniors experience loneliness more often than any other population, and one letter could make a world of difference.

February is American Heart Month, and it is important to understand the key components of heart health. Exercise, diet, quitting smoking, managing stress and keeping up with doctor's appointments are all ways to keep your ticker healthy as you age.

At Story Cottage, your loved one will have the benefit of consistent care, an important aspect of building a trusting relationship with a caregiver. It is National Family Day, and it fits to honor our caregivers, who become like family to our residents.

Today is National Caregiving Day, and we would like to take the time to thank all our amazing caregivers as well as those who are caring for their own aging or sick family and friends. Caregiving is a difficult, important job and just know that we see your hard work and love.

Our residents benefit from an enriching environment that can be completely tailored to meet individual needs on a day basis. From hobbies to cooking to taking trips down memory lane, our low ratio of caregivers to residents makes all of these things possible.

We love our residents every day, not just on Valentine's Day, but we hope that everyone has the chance to celebrate with someone they love today and always!

As we age, socializing and maintaining relationships becomes even more important for our physical, mental and emotional health, especially when dementia is involved. Today, celebrate Galentine's Day by helping your aging loved one make plans with friends! ed.gr/dvkl0

Here at Story Cottage, we are passionate about providing our residents with a unique environment that has proven to be effective in helping those suffering from memory loss.

We know the athletes playing in today's Superbowl are a pretty big deal, but we have the privelage of working with heroes every day. Our caregivers are exceptionally driven to make a difference in the lives of our residents daily. Now that is something super!

Today is National Wear Red Day, bringing awareness to American Heart Month and the increasing statistics for women regarding heart disease and stroke. Make sure to rock your red today to remind those you love to take care of their heart!

Happy Groundhog Day! Our residents love to celebrate holidays and traditions. Having these guideposts can help those with dementia to thrive, so we take advantage of fun holidays and chances to provide our residents with enriching activities!

At Story Cottage, your loved one's care is completely tailored to their needs and the needs of your family. We offer a small and intimate setting, a low staff to resident ratio and caregivers who are knowledgeable in helping those with dementia lead a fulfilling life.

Read this inspiring testimonial to see why Story Cottage is truly a unique gem in the landscape of memory care.

Have you checked on the seniors in your life to make sure they aren't feeling lonely or isolated this winter? Read about the importance of this today in a blog from Senior Home Companions. ed.gr/ds9ne

A calm environment matters in memory care, which is why we have set up Story Cottage intentionally to be both relaxing and enriching. Call us today for information about rooms available to to check on our waitlist.

Today is considered the hardest day for mental health nationally. Isolation and seasonal affective disorder can cause many troubles for seniors, especially. Today, make sure that your aging loved one has some social events planned to help relieve the feeling of loneliness.

An aging loved one can find comfort inc creativity. One great way to spend time together is creating a memory box. See our blog to find out how to create this keepsake. ed.gr/ds9nb

Our staff is not only compassionate about caregiving, they are also professional. Timely communications with resident's families is just a common occurrence here at Story Cottage.

For memory care patients, a lot of power lies in reminiscing. Feeling nostalgic and telling stories can feel incredibly comforting when life feels so confusing. Our exceptional staff are here to help your loved one remember joyous times using a tailored and caring approach.

One of the biggest reasons our clients thrive at Story Cottage is because of the consistent care of our professional, knowledgeable and loving staff. Consistency, including activities, people and environment are incredibly important in dementia and memory care.