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Staff Spotlight: Trameka Rollins
When you have a really great caregiver at your community, you want to shout it from the rooftops (and make sure they hear how valued they are), so that’s just what we’re going to do with our Staff Spotlight! We want to call out Trameka Rollins, who’s been a Resident Assistant in our nursing department Read More
How Senior Residential Living Improves Quality of Life
When it comes to overall well-being, quality of life takes priority. From having access to clean water to being able to see friends regularly, feeling secure in your own life and having your basic needs met can make all the difference for your physical, emotional and mental health. It’s when the essential aspects of your Read More
Is it Safe to Move into Senior Living During COVID? The Ebenezer Difference
It’s likely that you’ve seen news reports about how COVID-19 is hitting senior living communities where residents may be vulnerable to the disease. Because of that, you may be concerned about moving your loved one, or yourself, to one of our communities at this uncertain time. We get it, we’ve seen the reports, too. There’s Read More
Ebenezer COVID-19 Update from CEO Jon Lundberg
Want to know what we’re doing about COVID-19? Watch this video from Jon Lundberg, Ebenezer’s CEO, on the latest news and updates related to Ebenezer’s COVID-19 actions and strategies. The video includes information about our health screenings, infection control procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols, and critical surveillance testing for residents and staff. Jon also discusses Read More
Understanding Medical Assistance and Elderly Waiver
As a loved one to an older adult that needs care, or someone thinking about care for yourself down the road, you may be worried you don’t have the financial income or savings that you need for a senior living community. You may be asking yourself, “what happens if I run out of money?” You Read More
Making the Best of In-Home Care for Seniors
The moment you realize your parent or an elderly loved one is not able to take care of themselves in their own home, you may be faced with some difficult decisions. Knowing the importance of home care for the elderly, you may feel torn between keeping them in the home they’re familiar with and finding Read More
How to Resolve Sibling Disputes When Choosing Care for Elderly Parents
Family planning can be difficult no matter the circumstance, whether it’s organizing a family vacation, hosting a holiday gathering or finding suitable care for your elderly parent. Clashes can arise quickly and escalate sibling conflicts that may have been put on hold for long periods of time. What can make sibling conflict over care for Read More
Caregiver Burnout: What to Do About it and How to Avoid It
Having a loved one in assisted living during the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for family members. The restricted visiting hours have caused some relatives to welcome their loved ones into their homes instead of having them stay in communities. There have also been other families in need of assisted living, but have decided to Read More
Cherrywood Chefs’ Corner – Coconut Macaroons
When you love to cook (and eat!) you can’t help but share that love and that joy with others. Chef Jerry at Cherrywood Pointe of Roseville at Lexington does a cooking demonstration for one of his favorite recipes, Coconut Macaroons. You can watch the video of his demonstration on our YouTube channel by clicking here. Read More
How to Boost Your Loved One’s (and Your Own) Morale During COVID-19
Social distancing is critical in preventing the spread of COVID-19, but higher-risk populations, including the elderly, are more prone to the negative effects of extended periods of isolation as they exercise extra precaution. Loneliness, depression and even some physical symptoms are tied to long durations of isolation. On top of these effects, the constant worry Read More