I was touring with a family the other day, who had just started their journey of looking for care for their father in law. A lovely man, who at 85 years old, was beginning to have some challenges. He is fiercely independent, and lives in a very nice old house.   Read More

Chloe is a little overweight. She snores a little loud. And she loves a lot of people.   Read More

“We are so thankful we moved to Arbor Oaks”Jeane McGowen, Arbor Oaks ResidentRight Time for UsMy husband and I became residents of Arbor Oaks six years ago at age 84 and 88. Even though we thought we could continue living in our home, we felt that it was time for us to move to Arbor Oaks. My husband's mother had lived at Crestview from 1979 until her death in 1985, and we were so pleased with the care and love shown to her.   Read More

You know you’re getting old when you look through your car steering wheel, rather than over it OR when you can no longer cut your own toenails OR when you and your teeth don't sleep together. In other words … Getting old(er) is not for sissies. We are in a war with aging.   Read More

This isn’t a job for just one personSuccessful caregiving includes not being afraid to reach out and ask for help. Being a caregiver is a challenging role, and trying to shoulder the responsibility by yourself, often proves to be detrimental to both the person you are caring for, and yourself. This isn’t the job for just one person, despite the fact you may think you are “superman or superwoman”!Let your needs be knownToo often caregivers are afraid to burden others and o...  Read More