UMC MVP: Kathy Moss
Each month, we will pick associates who go above and beyond in the community. for UMC MVP. This month, in honor of CNA Week, we
June 21, 2022
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UMC Community Corner - The Shores
Five Tips for Transitioning to Assisted Living
For many seniors, the thought of moving to a new home in an assisted living community is an intimidating one. Resistance to the idea is
June 21, 2022
How Does Respite Care Work?
Respite care is a valuable service for every family caregiver, helping to prevent burnout and provide professional support for mom or dad when you
June 7, 2022
What Do You Think of When You Think of Senior Living?
By: Brooke Chappell, Marketing and Sales Director, United Methodist Communities at The Shores Close your eyes. What is the first thing that pops into your
June 6, 2022
5 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day in Assisted Living
Memorial Day is so much more than a holiday – it’s a time to remember those who have died while serving our country and celebrate
May 23, 2022
UMC MVP: Margaret “Pegi” Platt
United Methodist Communities at The Shores is proud to introduce UMC MVP, a new way to recognize our amazing associates! Each month, we will pick
May 12, 2022
Stimulating Activities for Seniors with Memory Loss
Our brains are a lot like our muscles, in that if we don’t keep using them, they will lose their capacity and abilities. While memory
May 6, 2022
Senior Communities and Family – Stay Connected
Staying connected to friends and family outside of assisted living is very important for the mental health of seniors. Today that means using the internet,
April 26, 2022
How to Respond When Someone with Dementia Keeps Repeating Themselves
Dementia impacts short-term memory and directly causes repetitive behavior like repeated speech. Because this can be frustrating, it’s important to equip yourself with techniques on
April 11, 2022
Sound Advice on Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Hearing loss is a common effect of aging, affecting over 33% of Americans over the age of 65 and over 50% of Americans over the
March 21, 2022
For St. Patty’s Day, There’s More Than Corned Beef and Cabbage
Are you looking for St. Patrick’s Day foods that are easy to make and not the typical corned beef and cabbage? Here are some of
March 7, 2022
Why it’s OK to Lie to Someone with Dementia
Growing up, we’re always told to never lie – but honesty is not always the best policy when it comes to a loved one with
February 21, 2022
5 Most Common Chronic Conditions in Seniors & How to Manage Them
The best way to keep seniors healthy is to understand the most common chronic conditions for their age group and how they develop. After all,
February 7, 2022
5 Tips for Visiting Someone with Alzheimer’s
Just because your loved one with Alzheimer’s is now in a memory care community doesn’t mean that they can’t have or won’t enjoy visitors. However,
January 24, 2022
New Year, New Exercises for Seniors!
It’s a new year, which means it’s a new opportunity to get in (and more importantly, stay in) shape! Working out has many physical and
January 10, 2022
