Author: optalishealdev

Visiting My Loved One in Long-Term Care

family smiling and laughing at each other

Many adult children with parents in a long-term care community worry that they aren’t visiting enough. It can be difficult to juggle all of your responsibilities: a career, friends, children of your own, community commitments, and more. We understand that you want to give your loved one as much attention as you can while they’re… Read more »

Canal Winchester Assisted Living Special

building of canal winchester

Are you looking for an assisted living community that combines the security of care with the comforts of home? The Canal Winchester care community is the perfect place for you or your loved one. We provide assistance with daily activities in a modern as well as an active setting that allows residents to live independent,… Read more »

MacIntosh Moments to Celebrate Employees

We are so excited to share this news with you! If you have been in one of our centers recently, you may have noticed a new logo and signage floating around about MacIntosh Moments! But what is “MacIntosh Moments”? We’re glad you asked! MacIntosh Moments Within our company, we strive to uphold our promise to… Read more »

Comparing Costs of Assisted Living vs. Living at Home

piggy bank and calculator

Are you or a loved one having some trouble living independently at home? Are you starting to consider assisted living as an option? If so, you likely want to find the right care, but you also want to know how much each option is going to cost before you make any final decisions. Comparing costs… Read more »

Life in an Assisted Living Community

daughter looking at mom smiling

Dear Jennifer, We are getting ready to move my mother into an assisted living community, and she’s very apprehensive. She doesn’t like change anyway, and even though we toured the community, she’s not sure what life will be like once she moves in. Can you give us an idea? Sincerely, Freda What to Expect in… Read more »

Which Is Better—Assisted or Home Living?

Your senior parents need help. You know it. They probably know it, although they may not want to admit it. They may be having problems with: Chronic illness or disease, such as high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol or diabetes Declining physical ability, such as vision, hearing, balance or walking Home safety Home maintenance and… Read more »

Staying Active and Engaged in Long-Term Care

residents playing cards at a table

Dear Beth, My mom is currently living at an assisted living community in the Columbus, Ohio area. However, her health has deteriorated in the past few months and the community has told us that she will need to go to a long-term care community to receive the proper level of care. The community she’s at… Read more »

Assisted Living Activities to do in Columbus, Ohio

nurse and senior smiling at camera with thumbs up

Initially, visiting a senior loved one in assisted living might seem uncomfortable. What will you do? What should you talk about? Not to fear – with a little planning, you can have a handful of fun activities to suggest. And our list might just inspire you to create your own favorite visiting activity. Read on… Read more »

Is a Skilled Rehab Center the Best Option?

close up view of knees that had a surgery

Is it better to recover at home or at a skilled rehab center after an illness, accident, or injury? It all depends on your situation.  If you’re helping a loved one make this decision, read the following story and learn more about your options.  Is Home Care or Short-Term Rehab Better? Joy, whose father had… Read more »