McLean Senior Living Blog

The birds are singing, the grass is green. Ah, warm weather is upon us. And since we’re all spending more time at home this summer, it’s the perfect time to start your cleaning and decluttering project. It’s a good bet you’ve noticed a few items around the house taking up more space than they’re worth. …

What is emotional wellness? The term refers to an awareness, understanding and acceptance of your emotions, and the ability to deal with challenges and change. Remaining in the present moment is also vital to your emotional health. Emotional wellness for seniors is key to a happier, healthier life. In fact, it can help older adults …

Eating a healthy, balanced diet can lower your risk of illness, help you stay trim, and give you more energy. This includes selecting menus with nutritious foods for a healthy immune system, ones that add up to the right number of calories and eliminate unhealthy choices from your diet. Some of the best foods to …

As we head into summer 2020, we can reminisce about, and again look forward to, the joys of book clubs, coffee klatches, cocktail parties and tennis matches. But for now, we must find new enjoyment in the era of social distancing. Good news! There are countless hobbies for seniors to do at home that offer …

If you are preparing for major surgery, there are many things to consider and to plan for ahead of time, including the risks and the recovery process. Knowing beforehand what you will need post-surgery will help you to be involved in your care decisions and will ensure better preparation for a quicker and easier recovery, …

It’s usually a friend or family member who notices first. A loved one is forgetting things they shouldn’t be. Bills are going unpaid. They’re getting lost while driving. Something’s just not right. Worrying about someone you love progress through the different stages of dementia takes an emotional and physical toll on everyone involved. Alzheimer’s and …

In this extraordinary environment of COVID-19, we are taking even more precautions than ever before to guard the safety of our precious senior community. Recognizing that seniors are in the high-risk group for the virus, stringent measures have been placed in terms of social distancing and limiting their interactions with the community. These factors make …

Transitioning a loved one into Hospice Care is never an easy decision. In fact, it often comes with more questions than answers. What is Hospice Care? When is it time for Hospice? How can you be sure it’s the right time to make the move? What does Hospice do? Finding Hospice Care you feel comfortable …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an older adult in the United States falls every single second of each day. For seniors, especially those still living at home, falls are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities. Fortunately, better balance and stability can prevent your chances of experiencing a life-changing fall. There …

With the onset of COVID-19 and self-quarantine practice, people around our state and around the country are being forced to stay home, and to become more independent with their daily activities. If you have noticed changes in your health, or that of a love one, that is impacting your activities of daily living or making …