Caring for a loved one can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be incredibly demanding and stressful. Many caregivers find themselves in a constant balancing act, juggling the needs of their loved ones with their own responsibilities and well-being. Over time, this relentless stress can take its toll,… Continue reading Caregiver Burnout
Where and how did the Nursing Home stigma begin? The definition of stigma is “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” For many years, that would describe the general public opinion of nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities as they are now often called. Over the decades of transformation of… Continue reading Killing the Stigma
There is nothing more fun than receiving a lunch invitation! And wouldn’t it be fun to get invited to a beautiful restaurant where everything is paid for? At McCrite Plaza, we’re offering you the opportunity to come for a complimentary lunch and tour. If you want, invite your adult kids to join you! One of… Continue reading Families Unite: A Lunch Date at our Retirement Community!
The weather in Kansas and Missouri is keeping Seniors inside and inactive! One of the most critical aspects of healthy aging is staying active, engaged, and interacting with others. Being shut in at home because it is cold and icy outside is a real health challenge. Weather can dictate our ability to make choices about… Continue reading Senior Living Is The Place To Stay Active When The Rest Of The World Is Shut-In!
January and February in the Midwest are months with high fall rates. The cold and icy conditions create a threat for everyone but especially the Senior population. At McCrite Plaza Senior Living in Topeka and Kansas City, we focus on fall prevention with the help of our expert physical and occupational therapy teams. Assisted and… Continue reading Wintertime Brings Fall Dangers. How Can Seniors Prepare?
