Here at Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond, we are continuing our series of blog posts about senior retirement living options in the Richmond and Northern Neck areas.  Today, we’re featuring Our Lady of Hope Health Center in Richmond.

Our Lady of Hope Health Center offers assisted living, Alzheimer's care plus skilled nursing.

Conveniently located in the West End of Richmond, Our Lady of Hope has been offering seniors quality care for more than 15 years.

The center is a nondenominational, nonprofit facility that is sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and a part of the Coordinated Services Management, Inc. (CSM) family. CSM has been managing communities in the D.C. Metro area, Virginia and the Carolinas for almost 30 years.

Our Lady of Hope’s licensed nursing staff is on hand 24 hours a day, and nursing stations are visible from all studios and suites. Services are available for a range of needs including:

• Assisted Living
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
• Nursing Care
• Skilled Rehabilitation Care

Various floor plans are available dependent upon a resident’s needs. Assisted living residents can choose between a studio and two different suite floor plans. Separate floor plans are available for nursing center residents and residents being treated with Alzheimer’s and dementia to better meet their needs.

Numerous activities are offered every day to keep residents energetic and engaged. Different activities are available to meet a range of needs – from games and movies to trips to local attractions and parties and more.

For more information about Our Lady of Hope, located at 13700 North Gayton Road in Richmond, please call 804-360-1960.

To learn more about how Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond can help you or a loved one to remain living independently at home, no matter where you call home, call us today at 804.527.1100.

Here at Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond, we are continuing our series of blog posts about retirement living options in the Richmond and Northern Neck areas.  This week, we’re featuring Imperial Plaza Senior Retirement Community in Richmond.

A gorgeous dining room awaits residents at Richmond's Imperial Plaza Retirement Community.

Offering both independent and assisted living options, the Imperial Plaza in Richmond is committed to meeting your senior living needs.

For over 20 years the Imperial Plaza has been offering an exceptional living environment and personalized care. Staff is available 24 hours a day to ensure residents are always being taken care of.

A variety of one- and two-bedroom floor plans are available. Housing includes wall-to-wall carpeting, cable hook-up, fully equipped kitchen, patio, large closets, individually controlled heating and air, smoke detectors, tub/shower assist bars, and wheelchair accessibility. Assisted living units are similar but also include walk-in showers and an emergency response system.

A pleasant courtyard outside of Imperial Plaza Retirement Community in Richmond.

An array of amenities are available for residents including, but not limited to:

• Main dining room
• Recreation room
• Cards and billiards room
• Lounges
• Library
• Courtyard
• Outdoor gardening areas
• Enclosed mall area for your needs
• On-site convenience and grocery stores
• Full-service bank on-site

A variety of services are available such as housecleaning and linen services, restaurant-style dining, exercise programs, and cable television. Additional services are available for those in Assisted Living:

• Diabetic Care  
• Incontinence care
• Three nutritious, freshly prepared meals per day
• Snacks and beverages provided throughout the day 
• Special dietary accommodations

For more information about Imperial Plaza, located at 1717 Bellevue Avenue in Richmond, please call 804.264.1380.  Imperial Plaza is part of Brookdale Senior Living retirement communities.

And, for more information on how Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond can help you or a loved one to remain living independently at home, no matter where you call home, call us today at 804.527.1100.

Richmond's Morningside offers assisted living and memory care.

We continue our series of blog posts about senior living communities in the Richmond and Northern Neck areas of Virginia.  Today, we are highlighting Morningside in the West End. 

For over 10 years, Morningside in the West End of Richmond has been offering Five Star living for seniors. With six levels of care, they have the level of care that you or your elderly loved ones needs. 

Morningside is an assisted living and memory care retirement community that also offers short-term stays and rehabilitation services. And they are particularly known for their revolutionary Alzheimer’s and Memory Care program, “Bridge to Rediscovery,” that adapts the Montessori style of education to help engage their residents.  

Their services include:   

• Regular individualized needs assessment
• Health promotion education
• Social, recreational, educational and spiritual activities
• Complete dining program with snacks
• Weekly housekeeping
• Personal laundry and linen services
• Assistance with activities of daily life
• Emergency response system
• Assistance with administration of medicine
• Maintenance of buildings and grounds

Morningside is one of the very few assisted living communities which has nurses in their building 24 hours a day as the charge nurse. And they also have plenty of fun events and a full schedule of activities for their residents. 

Five Star Senior Living, a healthcare and senior living services provider found throughout 30 states, owns and operates Morningside in the West End. Daily activities ensure residents have the opportunity to remain engaged and active.

For more information about Morningside, please contact (804) 270-3990. The retirement community is conveniently located in Richmond’s West End at 3000 Skipwith Road.

And, for more information on how Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond can help you or a loved one to remain living independently at home, no matter where you call home, call us today at 804.527.1100

Eons is one of many online communities for seniors.

We all know that “growing old is not for sissies.” The aches and pains, the medical issues, failing eyesight and hearing, fading memory – all these symptoms can make the aging process unpleasant.

When we think of the hurdles facing the daily lives of senior citizens, one that is often overlooked is that of loneliness. Currently, about one-third of people ages 75 and older live alone.

“One of the greatest challenges or losses that we face as older adults, frankly, is not about our health, but it’s actually about our social network deteriorating on us, because our friends get sick, our spouse passes away, friends pass away, or we move,” Joseph F. Coughlin, director of the AgeLab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

One way many seniors are overcoming the isolation brought on by aging is by turning to online social networks like Facebook for support and companionship. The social networking site Eons.com, an online community for aging baby boomers, can provide a place for seniors to contact, interact with, and provide some of the benefits of a group of friends, while being much easier to assemble and maintain.

Of course, there’s nothing quite like old-fashioned human contact, and a Home Instead CAREGiver can provide the social and intellectual contact missing from the lives of many seniors, and with a more personal touch.

For more information on how a Home Instead CAREGiver can provide companionship, help around the house and on outings, and non-medical care to help keep you or a loved one living independently at home, call our Richmond home care office today at 804.527.1100. You can also visit our website, view our digital brochure, and connect with us via social networking sites Facebook and Twitter ( @homeinsteadRVA and @TeresaSteinfatt ).

Each week, Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond profiles one or two retirement communities in the Greater Richmond and Tappahannock areas.

This week, we’re featuring The Crossings at Ironbridge.

Located in Chesterfield County – right in Chester conveniently off Ironbridge Road, The Crossings at Ironbridge is an assisted living facility with “spacious floor plans and exceptional outdoor spaces.”

Unlike some communities, The Crossings at Ironbridge does not charge a high up-front entrance fee.

An activity room, several parlors, private dining rooms, and a health/wellness program are among the attractions offered there.

Scenic Outdoor Spaces Include:

• Interior Courtyard Garden
• Community Vegetable Garden
• All Season Garden with Easy to Access Paths and Gazebo
• Terrace with Patio Tables

At the Crossings at Ironbridge, “you’ll find a wealth of living options that include spacious suites, large one-bedroom apartments, and companion suites.” Their monthly Premium Service Package includes:

• Private Studio Suites and One Bedroom Apartments
• Superb Staff-to-Resident Ratio
• Great Food in a Luxurious Dining Room
• Transportation Available
• Planned Activities and Outings
• On-Site Rehabilitation Services
• New State-of-the-Art Emergency Call System
• Specialized Alzheimer’s and Memory Care Pavilion
• Weekly Visits by Medical Director and Attending Physician
• No Large Up-front Entrance Fee

For more information on the Crossings at Ironbridge, contact them at 804.748.7000.

And, for more information on how Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond can help you or a loved one to remain living independently at home, no matter where you call home, call us today at 804.527.1100.

Each week, Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond profiles senior living communities in the Greater Richmond area.

This week, we are featuring The Crossings at Bon Air, which is located conveniently off Midlothian Turnpike at North Pinetta Drive in the historic Bon Air community of Richmond.

The Crossings at Bon Air is a full-service rental and ownership senior living retirement community.  

They offer a wide range of care options, from independent living to assisted living to their secure memory care facility.

A few of the many benefits and amenities at The Crossings at Bon Air are:

• A variety of senior living options including rental independent living apartments, ownership independent living condominium units, assisted living apartments and memory care accommodations
• Fully appointed studio, one, and two bedroom/ two bathroom apartments that are more spacious than many other senior living communities
• Inclusive independent living and assisted monthly service packages
• A unique assisted living service plan offering up to 30 minutes of personal care assistance per day included in the base monthly fee
• Exceptional Amenities
• A specialized, secure memory care neighborhood
• Access to a complete continuum of care with an assisted living community and The Laurels of Bon Air skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located on-campus for temporary or longer-term needs.

For more information on the wide range of options for living at The Crossings at Bon Air, please contact them directly at 804.560.1440.

Did you know? Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond proudly sponsors activities for residents in many senior communities like The Crossings at Bon Air.

We look forward to hosting a Wii Bowling tournament at The Crossings today, June 24th!  Plus, we just hosted the Stages of Senior Care event last week.

Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond can provide home care and companionship services to help seniors remain living independently in their homes, regardless of whether that is their  long-time family home, the home of a relative, independent living apartments or assisted living communities such as those found at The Crossings at Bon Air.  For more information, please call our Richmond home care office at 804.527.1100.

We are continuing our series of posts about local independent living and assisted living facilities in the Richmond and Northern Neck areas.  Today, we’re featuring Farnham Manor in the Tidewater area.

Farnham Manor is a small, licensed assisted living facility nestled in the rolling fields of Virginia’s rural Tidewater. It’s easy to get to from major cities along Interstates 95 and 64 such as Richmond and Washington, DC and is within a half hour of almost any town or village in the Northern Neck or Middle Peninsula.

Book Club at Farnham Manor

Farnham Manor offers a unique 89-bed building that combines privacy with the advantage of living in a community. They provide each resident with the support needed to enjoy a satisfying life, while nurturing the spirit of independence. One- and two-bedroom apartments for independent living are also available at the adjacent Farnham Manor Villas.

Trained, experienced CPR-certified Direct Care Staff provide regular and intensive assistance with Activities of Daily Living, day and night. Nearby Rappahannock General and Riverside Hospitals offer a full range of medical specialties and technology.

For more information about Farnham Manor, call 804-394-2102 or visit them online at farnhammanor.com.

And for more information about how Home Instead Senior Care can help your senior remain living independently no matter where your elderly loved one calls home, call our Tappahannock home care office at 804.443.4885 anytime.

This is the first post in our feature series of local independent living and assisted living facilities in the Greater Richmond area.

Created exclusively for independent seniors age 55 and better, The Arbors is a senior apartment community and combines all of the comforts of home with a retirement lifestyle.  The Arbors offers the independence and convenience of premier independent living with the advantages of a monthly rental community.

The Arbors is centrally located to all the conveniences you need at 7608 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond 23225.  The community is professionally managed by Centrum Management, a division of First Centrum, LLC, a leader in developing and operating senior housing.

As an independent living community, they are centrally located to all of the conveniences you need. Shopping, medical offices, nearby cultural events, churches and two major hospitals are all close to this residential community. And public transportation stops right in front of the community. Located just 7 miles from downtown Richmond, near beautiful Bon Air Community, and with many daily social and cultural events to choose from, you will never have to go far to find something to do. Other resident-centered areas include:

• Fitness Center
• Library
• Active Social Calendar
• Media Room
• Community Dining Room
• Game and Craft Room
• Transportation Access
• Walking Paths and Gazebo

For more information about The Arbors Senior Apartment Community, call 804.320.9663.

And for more information about how Home Instead Senior Care can help you remain living independently, call our Richmond home care office at 804.527.1100 anytime.

Spring Arbor of Salisbury and Buford Road Pharmacy are sponsoring an informative event for women to learn “The Nuts and Bolts of Maintaining your Car” on Tuesday, March 30th, at Spring Arbor.  The event starts with a cocktail party at 5:00 p.m and the presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. with entertaining guest speaker, Pamela Adams from The Laurels of Willow Creek.

Join Pamela in a fun educational seminar ~ arm yourself with the knowledge every woman should know about her car. 

Learn the top 5 things even your mechanic won’t tell you! Other topics include what to avoid when buying a used car, what kind of questions you need to be asking your mechanic and understanding what your car is really trying to tell you.  And there will be door prizes! (Yes, you’ll be the envy of all). 

The event will be held at Spring Arbor of Salisbury which is conveniently located at 14001 Turnberry Lane, Midlothian, VA.

To RSVP and reserve your seat, please call 804-897-2727 today.  And, yes, the Home Instead CareBug will be there!  Say hello to Christy!

About Spring Arbor of Salisbury

Spring Arbor of Salisbury, Midlothian

Spring Arbor of Salisbury brings a special combination of neighborly warmth and compassionate care to seniors in Midlothian and beyond.  Nestled in the heart of Chesterfield County’s most unique residential area, Spring Arbor of Salisbury is the perfect solution for seniors who want to spend their retirement years close to their lifelong friends, churches, social activities, and shopping.

Spring Arbor of Salisbury also provides peace of mind for our residents coping with dementia as well as their families.  We work closely with family members to ensure the best possible care for our residents. Our Special Care Cottage offers the planned programming to focus on the resident’s abilities and not their losses and provide a “safe, secure family environment.”  For more information, click on Spring Arbor of Salisbury.

About Home Instead Senior Care

Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond provides senior care and companionship services to the active senior community in the Richmond area.  Our goal is to help seniors remain independent for a longer period of time. 

Our CAREGivers provide medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation and companionship services.  For a no-obligation, senior care assessment, please call our Richmond home care office at 804.527.1100 anytime.

Verena at Virginia Center offers 55+ senior lifestyle residences in Glen Allen

Verena at Virginia Center, a new senior lifestyle rental community in Glen Allen, will host “Under the Stars, A Celebration of The Crooners.” 

LTC Al Williamson

The event will be held Friday, April 9th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and will feature live entertainment by Major Al Williamson, Commandant of Fork Union Military Academy.

The event is free and will be held at the Verena at Virginia Center, 10286 Brook Rd, Glen Allen.  Hors d’oeuvres will be served. 

For more information and to register, please call Terri Melson at 804-261-1100 or visit www.verenalifestyle.com. 

About Verena at Virginia Center

Verena at Virginia Center’s active adult apartments are beautifully designed and feature full kitchen with upgraded appliances and granite countertop, full-size washer and dryer, walk-in closet, 9-foot ceiling and architectural detail. We offer a wide variety of one- and two-bedroom floor plans, including some with den, balcony or patio.

Verena’s residents pay just one monthly fee which includes your apartment, most utilities, two-chef prepared meals every day, use of our elegant clubhouse facilities, twice-monthly housekeeping, social activities, special events and private transportation. 

About Home Instead Senior Care

Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond provides senior care and companionship services to the active senior community in the Richmond area.  Our goal is to help seniors remain independent for a longer period of time. 

Our CAREGivers provide medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation and companionship services.  For a no-obligation, senior care assessment, please call our Richmond home care office at 804.527.1100 anytime.