What Happens If My Loved One’s Health Worsens in Memory Care?
When you place a parent in memory care, the question you’re really asking is what happens later. Dementia and Alzheimer’s don’t stand still. Your mom may be stable today and need more support six months from now. So families touring The Sarah House at Old Tomoka Road in Ormond Beach often ask the same thing […]
Why Choose Senior Living in Daytona Beach Over Other Florida Cities
Florida has no shortage of places to retire, and families weighing senior living options often compare cities carefully before making a decision. At The Sarah House, we’ve welcomed families to our two Ormond Beach communities for 20 years, and we’ve noticed a pattern in why they choose this area. The reasons are practical, not promotional, […]
How to Communicate Effectively with a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Talking to someone you love after dementia changes them is one of the hardest things a family can learn to do. The words don’t always land the way they used to. A familiar face sometimes draws a blank look. Conversations that once flowed easily now stall halfway through. At The Sarah House at Old Tomoka […]
Supporting Your Loved One Emotionally Through the Senior Living Transition
The hardest part of moving a parent into senior living is rarely the logistics. It’s the quiet moments when you wonder if you made the right choice, or when Mom calls, and her voice sounds smaller than usual. Emotion sits at the center of this change, and it deserves to be talked about honestly. Over […]
Family Activities at The Sarah House: From Planting Flowers to Holiday Decorating
When a parent moves into assisted living, the hardest part for most adult children isn’t the logistics. It’s the worry that their role in their parent’s daily life is about to shrink. We hear it in tour conversations all the time. Will I still feel like I’m part of Mom’s world? Will I just be […]
What Is Assisted Living? A Complete Guide for Ormond Beach Families
Most families don’t go looking for assisted living until something quietly tells them they should. A fall that didn’t get mentioned. A pillbox is still half full on Friday. A phone call where Mom sounds more tired than usual. At The Sarah House in Ormond Beach, we’ve spent 20 years walking families through what comes […]
Daytona Beach Assisted Living with The Sarah House
Leaving your home for an assisted living facility can be a jarring change. But it doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable one. Many assisted living facilities are comfortable, cozy communities that feel just like home—with a little extra help when you need it. At The Sarah House, we strive to make every resident feel right […]
Touring Daytona Beach Assisted Living Communities
When choosing an assisted living community for your loved one, it’s extremely important that you visit the location before making a final decision. Visiting a facility in person can tell you far more about it than online photos, reviews, and phone calls with the staff. If you’re touring Daytona Beach assisted living communities, we strongly […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Loved One’s Quality of Life in 2019
As our loved ones age, their lives can change in drastic ways. They may lose some of their independence due to mobility issues, or face issues of loneliness due to the loss of friends or a spouse. This New Year, as you make resolutions to improve yourself, why not make some resolutions to improve your […]
4 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Loved One in Assisted Living
Here at The Sarah House, we love to celebrate holidays with our residents. And while we make every effort to provide special activities and events to make these holidays special, often, there is only one thing our residents want on any holiday—you. So, while it may not be what many people consider a “major” holiday, […]