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Strategic Digital Screen Management Can Help You and/or Your Loved One Improve Quality of Sleep

2 December 2024

Very warm Holiday greetings from all of us at Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living & Memory Care in Woodstock, GA. To all of our residents within both our senior assisted living community and our memory care community, we trust you’re feeling the love that arrives with the Holiday season....

Thanksgiving Holiday Considerations for Your and Our Senior Living and Memory Care Loved Ones

25 November 2024

By now we trust that all of you realize that here at Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living & Memory Care in Woodstock, GA, we invest in managing this senior living and memory care blog as a service to our cherished residents, their families, and to the countless angels out...

It is Not Too Early to Start Taking Stock of Your Thanksgiving Blessings

18 November 2024

Thanksgiving is once again just around the corner. Can you believe it? This is a wonderful time of the year, but as you all know, it tends to be that period in the year when it sometimes feels like life’s task list grows and maybe sometimes, we come to realize...

No Matter What Happens Election Tuesday, Laugh it Off!

4 November 2024

Let’s be real dear readers of our Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living and Memory Care blog. Half of you is going to be disappointed in the results of this year’s presidential election. The other half, likely some cross between relief and celebration. Whichever camp you reside within, you (and...

How Siblings Can Team to Elevate Aging Parent’s Golden Years

28 October 2024

Welcome back to our Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living and Memory Care blog! Every single one of us here at Manor Lake exist to enhance the quality of life of the dear residents of our Manor Lake Hickory Flat assisted living community, our memory care community, their families, and...

Halloween Is a Special Holiday to Spend with Your Senior and/or Memory Care Loved Ones

21 October 2024

Welcome back to our blog page for our Manor Lake Hickory Flat assisted living and our Manor Lake Hickory Flat memory care community. As is always the case, one of the most common frequently asked questions this time of year is “what ideas do you have to make this Halloween...

Understanding and Reacting to Anger Within Your Memory Care Loved One

14 October 2024

Our team of professional memory care and assisted living care providers here at Manor Lake Hickory Flat are there for all of you, young and seasoned alike. Your memory care loved one may periodically (or often) exhibit bouts of sudden and inexplicable anger. Today’s blog offers “food for thought” regarding...

Why Seniors Need a Power of Attorney

7 October 2024

Welcome back to Manor Lake Hickory Flat assisted living blog and our memory care community’s blog. Most of you know that we manage this blog on behalf of our cherished residents, their families, and of course for all homecare heroes taking care of your assisted living and/or memory care loved...

For You at Home Dementia Care Providers – Useful Items to Have Around the Home

30 September 2024

We want you all to know that our primary mission is to provide a loving, safe, and life-enhancing living experience within our assisted living community and our memory care community. For you at-home dementia and other assisted living care providers, we sincerely hope to assist you via this assisted living...

Should Your Senior Loved One Still Be Driving?

23 September 2024

Welcome back to our Manor Lake Hickory Flat senior assisted living and memory care blog! Have you ever found yourself worried about the driving abilities of a senior in your life? Maybe they have been caught in too many close calls or minor accidents. Maybe they refuse to give up...

Supporting Your Aging Parent Requires Deep-Thought Planning

16 September 2024

Welcome back to our blog page for our Manor Lake Hickory Flat assisted living and our Manor Lake Hickory Flat memory care community. You know that all of us here at Manor Lake are professional caregivers, but we don’t expect our blog readers to think much about the fact that...

Protecting Your Seniors from Fall Injury and Risk

9 September 2024

We have not authored a “fall focused” senior living and memory care blog post since September of 2022. The risk of injury to our assisted living and memory care seniors increases in the fall and winter season. So, let’s revisit the topic in the interest of getting everyone focused upon...

Labor Day Recognition for All You At-Home Caregivers

26 August 2024

Hello and welcome back to our Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care blog. Today we turn our focus to the upcoming Labor Day weekend and how all of you providing assisted living care and/or memory care support services to a loved one. We take this moment to remind all...

The Benefits of Voice Technology for Seniors

12 August 2024

Welcome back to our Manor Lake Hickory Flat assisted living and memory care blog! We exist to enhance the quality of life of our assisted living residents, our memory care residents, their families, and their friends. In an era marked by the swift evolution of technology, voice technology shines brightly...

Surprise Benefits of Living within an Assisted Living Community

5 August 2024

Many people erroneously believe that assisted living communities are living options only for those who have reached the point where they physical or medical support to lead a healthy life. While this is true, many other benefits come with moving into an assisted living home. Let’s review three lesser-known benefits....

Weather’s Effect Upon Memory Care Loved Ones

31 July 2024

Welcome back to our Manor Lake Hickory Flat senior assisted living and memory care blog! Our goal today is to have every reader reconsider the effects of extreme weather upon our Woodstock area memory care loved ones. August is here, and extreme heat is a real threat to all of...

The Importance of the Family Bond for Seniors

24 July 2024

Greetings once again to our dear residents and family members of our Manor Lake Hickory Flat assisted living community and our Manor Lake Hickory Flat memory care community. Let’s get the obvious out of the way right up front. It is a primary goal of every employee of Manor Lake...

How Memory Care for Alzheimer’s or Dementia Differs from Assisted Living

10 July 2024

Although professional assisted living is often a great choice for aging adults who need some help day-to-day, professional memory care is more suited for those with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This is because they provide a more structured environment as well as specially trained staff and engaging...

Extreme Heat At-Home Assisted Living and Memory Care Guidance

26 June 2024

We pride ourselves here at Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living & Memory Care in Woodstock, GA for helping more than our residents and their families. We take great pride in helping you, our neighbors here in Woodstock who lovingly provide at-home assisted living care and/or memory care support to...

June is Elder Abuse Month – What You Need to Know

19 June 2024

By now, most of you know that our sole reason for existence here at Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living and Memory Care in Woodstock, GA is to provide a loving, safe, and life-enhancing living experience to our assisted living community and our memory care community. Through our assisted living...

Fine Tuning Mental and Emotional Wellness

12 June 2024

The golden years are a time for seniors to enjoy life to the fullest. These years should be relaxing and hassle-free, with more time to explore new passions and make new friendships. To achieve this, it’s important to prioritize mental and emotional wellness. Staying healthy – physically, mentally, and emotionally...

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

5 June 2024

Welcome back to our Manor Lake Hickory Flat senior living and memory care blog. At first, someone with Alzheimer's disease may notice mild confusion and difficulty remembering. Eventually, people with the disease may even forget important people in their lives and undergo dramatic personality changes. Alzheimer's disease is the most...

Just Some of the Benefits of Assisted Living

29 May 2024

One of the greatest benefits of an assisted living community is right there in its name – a community. However, the perks of living in Manor Lake Hickory Flat assisted living community or Manor Lake Hickory Flat memory care community go far beyond the welcoming, social aspects. Convenience, compassion, and...

Time To Celebrate Summer

15 May 2024

Welcome back to our Manor Lake Hickory Flat senior assisted living and memory care blog! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), loneliness and isolation are connected to low levels of activity. And here’s the thing to know about inactivity. The hardest part is…..simply getting started. Sir...

How to Handle Difficult Questions from a Loved One With Memory Loss

8 May 2024

Welcome back to our Manor Lake Hickory Flat assisted living and memory care blog where we strive to pass along our love and professional knowledge to all of you caring for special needs loved ones at home whether you provide senior assisted living services or memory care services to your...

Make Your Assisted Living or Memory Care Community Feel Like Home

24 April 2024

Although moving yourself or a loved one from your home into an assisted living community or a memory care community can be an emotional and overwhelming life change, it is also a chance for a new start. This is your chance to create a warm, welcoming environment that feels like...

Caregivers, Please Take Care of Yourselves…Here’s How

17 April 2024

Greetings once again from your Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living and Memory Care community here in Woodstock, GA. We manage our assisted living and memory care blog as a labor of love for all those who care for our local seniors and memory care dependents. Yes, we are in...

Meet and Greet Happy Hour at Manor Lake Hickory Flat

8 April 2024

Come join us at our Cottage Clubhouse for light Hors D'oeuvre's, beverages, and a dusty shoe cottage tour! Meet our owner and management team, and get updates about the progress of the community. Ask us how you can be a part of the Founder's Club! Please RSVP by April 13th....

The Multiple Paths to Paying for Assisted Living or Memory Care Services

3 April 2024

One of the most common questions from those new to us here at Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living and Memory Care in Woodstock, GA is: "How will I pay for it?" There are numerous ways to pay (fully or partially) for assisted living services and/or memory care services. Those...

Stressed About Easter Visitation – Some Tips to Make it Easy

27 March 2024

So, you’re planning what to do this Easter with your loved one and our cherished resident of here at Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living & Memory Care in Woodstock, GA. You want so much to be uplifting, innovative, inspirational, but most of all, loving. But some of you are...

Stop In for A “Palm Sunday” Discussion with Your Family or Dear Friend Here at Manor Lake

20 March 2024

Here’s an idea to make your senior family member or friend’s face light up. Regardless of the degree of your religious faith, chances are you senior loved one residing within our Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living Community or our Manor Lake Hickory Flat Memory Care Community are rooted in...

Simple Thoughts for Celebrating Easter with Your Loved One

13 March 2024

Many of you are already thinking of ways to make this Easter special for your loved one here within our Manor Lake Hickory Flat senior living or memory care community. We’re here today to comfort you by suggesting that you don’t overthink this. Spending time with your loved ones is...

Tips for Choosing a Loving Assisted Living or Memory Care Community

17 January 2024

Welcome back to our Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living and Memory Care blog! To start 2024, we began this mini-series addressing the basic difference between assisted living and memory care communities. Last week we covered “Do We Need Assisted Living or Memory Care”. We’re going to finish the series...

Do We Need Assisted Living or Memory Care

10 January 2024

Welcome back to our Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living and Memory Care blog! Last week we started our mini-series addressing the basic difference between assisted living and memory care communities. The fastest way to decide what type of service would best support you or your loved one is to...

Manor Lake Mini-Series: Assisted Living vs Memory Care

3 January 2024

Very warm 2024 greetings to you all from Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living and Memory Care in Woodstock, GA! To start off the new year, we’re going to author a short series of posts here on our Manor Lake Hickory Flat Assisted Living and Memory Care blog to address...

Tips for At-Home Providers of Memory Care and Assisted Living Care During the Holidays

11 December 2023

While the Holiday season is a time for celebration, joy, and time together here at Woodstock’s Manor Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care, it can also be a time of added stress for those of you providing at home care. This is true for those of you who deliver memory...

Caregiver Tips

7 March 2023

Hello and welcome back to our Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care blog. Today we turn our focus to all of you at-home care givers who looking for inspiration and strength to carry on in your assisted living care and/or your memory care support services. We’re here for you....