Dementia is an umbrella term for loss of memory and other thinking abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. When someone is diagnosed with dementia, at least two parts of the brain are dying. Dementia is progressive, chronic, and…
Every year Arrow’s personal and professional development coach, Michael Buckley, asks everyone to pick a “Word of the Year.” The goal is to look inward and consider what we each need more of and what might improve our lives. Sometimes…
Did you know “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is quite a unique song? Besides the fact the singer’s true love gives a lot of very bird-heavy gifts, it has a long and interesting history. The first written documentation of the…
The Holiday Season is upon us and at The Boulevard Senior Living – St. Charles, we are celebrating in a big way! Many of the residents who call our community home spent decades of their lives creating memorable holiday traditions…
With the holiday season in full swing, I’d like to reflect on my time with this wonderful community, the amazing staff, and residents. I came into The Boulevard Senior Living – St. Charles feeling so welcomed, even when just returning…
For many the holiday season is a joyful, happy time built around togetherness, family, and friends, but for some it can be very stressful and filled with overwhelming expectations, depression, and anxiety. The holiday season can be a reminder of…
Just as it is at home, at The Boulevard Senior Living – St. Charles, preparing for winter can be an arduous task. There are several projects that need to be completed in preparation for cold weather and few of them…
This past year at The Boulevard Senior Living – St. Charles has been filled with various emotions from elation to sorrow and everything in between. There have been a lot of very exciting happenings! We celebrated six residents at our…
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month, bringing the plight of those facing the diagnosis, and the need for a cure, to the forefront. Today, there are more than 6.2 million Americans living with…
When considering senior living, the Veterans Administration offers a pension potentially available to war era veterans and surviving spouses called Aid & Attendance. This information may not be easy to understand. Below is a snapshot of how this benefit may…
