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How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living: The 5 W’s Guide

Wondering how to talk to your parents about assisted living? You're not alone. Starting the conversation can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to happen during a crisis. In the first blog of our Making the Move series, we use the simple 5 W's framework to help adult children navigate meaningful conversations about assisted living and senior living with confidence, compassion, and a plan for the future.

Excellent Benefits of the Blueberry – Pick, Eat & Enjoy

July is National Blueberry Month and it's a great time to remember all of the benefits that blueberries add to your life! From a fun family outing picking blueberries at a local farm, or digging in to a blueberry pancake covered in maples syrup and the many nutritional benefits that are packed into such a small fruit- there is plenty for everyone to enjoy!

6 Tips for an informative and positive LGBTQ+ Talk With Your Family

Here are 6 tips for facilitating the conversation around LGBTQ+ and how to create the space for discussion, learning and growth.

Love is Love: Creating Conversations, Building Understanding, Strengthening Community & Celebrating Pride

Through his Pride: Love is Love presentation, George Silvia is helping residents, associates, and families explore the importance of love, acceptance, and understanding through meaningful conversations about the LGBTQ+ community. Read how personal stories, shared experiences, and a spirit of curiosity are bringing people together across Northbridge communities during Pride Month and beyond.

Coping with Caregiver Burnout: Strategies to Regain Life Balance

Caregiver burnout can happen gradually, leaving family caregivers physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted before they even realize the toll it’s taking. Learn the warning signs of caregiver stress, practical strategies for finding balance, and how senior living options can provide much-needed support for both caregivers and their loved ones.

Guest Blog – 6 Tips for Moving Your Spouse to Memory Care

Moving a spouse into memory care is one of the most emotional decisions a family can face, but it can also open the door to renewed connection, support, and peace of mind. In this guest blog, Alison Rice, LSW, Director of Community Relations at Avita of Newburyport, shares six compassionate tips to help spouses navigate the transition with confidence and reassurance.

4 Small Signs of Memory Loss – A Spouse’s Perspective

Noticing memory loss in your spouse can be subtle at first, but small, everyday changes in behavior may be early signs of cognitive decline. Learn how to recognize the most common indicators of memory loss and when it may be time to explore memory care support.