The Benefits of Renting in a Continuing Care Community

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

You have made the decision to sell the big house, scale down the maintenance and yard work, and move to a setting where you can spend your time on the activities and sports you love instead of chores you dread.Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) are increasingly in demand as they provide not just freedom from the responsibility of home ownership but a place where lifelong care is provided as your needs change.CCRC’s provide for you now and in the future. Not just this year or next, but...

The Big Move- Now or later?

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

You love your house, you are proud of it, you like the neighborhood you live in but the idea of moving to a care-free smaller home, condo or apartment is becoming more and more appealing. You know you will want to move or have to move from the house at some point. The question is do you make that move now or later?There are a number of reasons why now might just be the best time.

Caregiving 101: 4 Tips for New Caregivers

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Here at Brandermill Woods, we are a continuum of care community, and our nursing staff in our health care center and assisted living communities serve as caregivers for our residents.But caregiving often starts well before assisted living—usually with a family member or private caregiver in the home. Family members serving as caregivers have a big job, and our hat is off to caregiver...

Happy Halloween! 5 Facts to Celebrate the Great Pumpkin

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Many of you likely remember the classic Peanuts TV special “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” which these days usually airs on ABC every October. Along with the Peanuts Christmas special, we think the Great Pumpkin special is one of the finest moments in broadcast history, with its dry humor and bittersweet reflection of childhood.Despite all the clever Halloween costume ideas floating around the internet, nothing says Halloween quite like the mighty pumpkin—the delicious squash used for j...