Anyone who has been touched by the disease of Alzheimer’s knows the pain of losing a loved one or family member this way. Nearly 44 million individuals were reported to have Alzheimer’s in 2015, meaning hundreds of thousands of individuals and families are watching a loved one slip away slowly, one

End of life is as much a part of life as birth or graduating high school or getting that first big promotion. Yes, end of life situations can be sad or difficult or even arrive sooner than expected, but we believe that talking openly about one’s wishes for care during those final days is an

Six years ago, my dad started losing weight and having difficulty swallowing. As a nurse, I knew that we needed to find the cause. My dad’s tests showed that he had stage 4 esophageal cancer. Tears started to roll down my face, my emotions ranged from anger to sadness to worry and blame, then of

For seniors, a fall or an accident in the home can have serious and lasting consequences. About 75 percent of home accidents for seniors involve a fall, and usually occur in the bathroom or the kitchen. Prevent falls and avoid injury with these helpful safety tips.

Here’s a Riddle: When are you in the hospital, but not “in” the hospital?

I recently watched with pride as my son crossed the stage receiving his hard-earned college degree. I have also watched his excitement and anxiety as he began looking for his first “real” job. The thrill of accepting a position immediately brought another stress in finding a place to live in a new

I have had the opportunity to work for assisted living communities that are nationally owned as well as locally family-owned and operated. A family-owned and operated community has a much more personal and interactive feel compared to a national organization, simply because it is!

Special memories: we all have them and love to share them from time to time. Have you thought about immortalizing those special memories to share with your family for generations to come?

Recently, we welcomed Danielle Murphy, a Consumer Educator from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office, to our Crystal Waters Retirement Community to give a seminar on avoiding scams. Ms. Murphy understands the difficulties senior citizens face when it comes to avoiding scams and has some tips

Cypress Hospice is a new hospice provider with a long history of caring. The principals of Cypress Hospice have been providing skilled nursing, assisted living and home health services for more than 45 years. We service Cuyahoga county and surrounding areas. Our company is committed to honoring the