Enjoy our blog and keep up to date on McLean and the latest news in senior living.
Staying active and engaged at home during the long winter months takes a little determination and foresight, but is not impossible! Prioritize your overall mental, physical and social well-being, stretching your creative mind to come up with new and safe activities...
The holidays are over and the cold weather has settled in. We are encouraged as the COVID-19 vaccine slowly becomes available to health care workers and high-risk groups. However, caregivers are knowingly faced with several long months ahead, while infection rates in...
The first snow has fallen in CT, and all New Englanders know there is much more on the way. The holidays, change of seasons, and caregiving duties all contribute to a lengthy “to do” list. If safety is not on this list, it should be. Here are some safety...
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here. It is always difficult to find the perfect gift for the special people in our lives, and this is especially true when shopping for seniors who reside in assisted living communities or nursing homes with limited...
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and programs across the country are reaching out to help people understand all that these services offer. The National Association of Home Care and Hospice reminds us that “this month is also the time to recognize...
Think about all the major plans you’ve made in your life: All these decisions have required planning. If the current COVID-19 pandemic has revealed anything, it’s the importance of having a plan that also includes getting the most out of life, even if the unexpected...
Because the future is hard to predict, it’s a good idea to formulate a plan you can count on. That’s why many seniors are making the move to a senior living community like McLean. If you’re considering your options, there are certain questions you should ask staff...
The crispness of fall is in the air and to New Englanders, this is the signal that it is time to schedule an annual flu vaccination. But this year looks different and you may have heard louder and stronger messaging to get your flu shot, than ever before. The CDC is...
If you’re caring for a loved one with a chronic condition or helping them with physical therapy, you know there can be challenges. Not only can there be issues with knowing what to do, but problems finding support for yourself so you can tend to the other...
If you or your loved one has had a stroke, serious illness, major injury, or other medical issue like a broken bone or joint replacement surgery, your doctor may suggest inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation after you leave the hospital. But what’s the difference...