If moving day is around the corner, you might be wondering how you can best support your senior loved one’s transition to assisted living. Whether they are excited to make
A community like Bristol Glen that is certified as a CCRC or Continuing Care Retirement Community can be an excellent option for seniors. CCRCs provide certain financial incentives for seniors
February is known as the month of love but fittingly, it’s also heart awareness month. This is the perfect time to raise awareness about heart disease and share some tips
If you have a loved one who is struggling with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you may be trying to figure out the best way to help them. Handling all the
Thyroid-related illnesses are much more common in seniors than most people realize. The symptoms can range from “fluttering of the heart” to loss of strength in legs and difficulty swallowing
It’s that time of year again, and you probably feel the pressure to think of a good New Year’s resolution that you can actually manage to keep. There’s a lot
Seniors are often sticklers when it comes to maintaining their holiday traditions. However, at UMC at Bristol Glen, we have a few rebels in the bunch who are always up
We confess we are big fans of the no-bake desserts. Who needs to deal with the oven anyway?! No-bake treats are perfect for anyone to make: kids, adults, and seniors.
For most of us, the holidays are joyous and filled with celebrations. However, for some of us the season can bring up mixed feelings. If this is your first holiday
November 11th is Veterans Day in the US, and we are definitely observing the holiday here at UMC! We are honored to say that over the years, thousands of Veterans
Each month, we will pick associates who go above and beyond in the community for UMC MVP. This month, in honor of National Physical Therapy Month, we’d like to highlight
Most of us accept that aches and pains are a normal part of aging. Arthritis, for example, is a very common condition among independent seniors that causes pain if it
Each month, we will pick associates who go above and beyond in the community for UMC MVP. This month, in honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, we’d like to highlight Dr.
Many children with senior parents struggle with deciding between getting their loved ones in-home care or moving them into an assisted living community that provides a continuum of care. Before making
When you’re looking for an assisted living community or a space for your loved one to receive memory care, the most important thing you can do is get to know
