There's a lot of talk about illnesses, viruses and cleanliness going on right now. You've heard it on the news and from local sources - wash your hands, stay...

If you’re like most everyone we know, you probably have a lot of stuff. So much stuff, in fact, that it can seem downright overwhelming – which is why a lot ...

Instead of us going on and on about how wonderful Melrose is, we decided to sit down with one of our residents to talk about life here (among other things). ...

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to know: what’s your love language? If you haven’t heard of the Five Love Languages, well, you’re missing out. Develop...

Instead of us going on and on about how wonderful Melrose is, we decided to sit down with one of our residents to talk about life here (among other things). ...

There are nearly 16 million family members who are caregiving their senior loved one with dementia, according to the National Caregiving Alliance. That’s a l...

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. You search the house up and down looking for your glasses – only to find them atop your head. Or you walk into a roo...

Love and Memory Issues: How Dementia Affects A Relationship When we marry, we imagine ourselves growing old together and living out our golden years in peace...

Having a Senior Moment: Is it Normal Aging or Something Else? Maybe you or a loved one keep forgetting where they put their keys, or look all through the hou...

This is something we hear a lot (and that you’ve probably thought about if you’re thinking about senior living options): “Assisted living is so expensive! Wh...

How To Navigate Sibling Dynamics When Mom And Dad Need Care If you have siblings, you’ve more than likely had some sort of sibling rivalry growing up. Oh, th...

If you’re searching for a senior living community for yourself or a loved one, you’ve probably come across a lot of terms and acronyms that have you scratchi...

Seeking: Fun, friendly community with good food, great entertainment variety and nice staff. Must be acceptable size and have a robust exercise program. Also...

Buckle up – we’re going to tackle a controversial subject here. There’s a big push these days for seniors to move into continuing care retirement communities...

Let’s face it: bigger isn’t always better. Even though you love your big, beautiful home, is it really fitting your lifestyle anymore? After all, a big home w...

Summer means popsicles, picnics, parades…and air conditioning. Lots and lots of air conditioning. While the lengthening days are a welcome relief, the climbi...

Ahh! Finances! Yes, we know that talking about money isn’t always fun and can be pretty stressful at times. Particularly when you’re planning out your retire...

You don’t work at a place for 14 years unless you like it. At least, that’s how we at Melrose feel. Mike Thomas, our Maintenance Coordinator, has spent that ...

“I’m not THAT old yet!” “I like living independently!” “I want to wait until I need the help!’ Any of these phrases sound like something you or a loved one h...

Older adults have discovered yoga in a big way. Nearly 3 million older Americans benefit from doing yoga in many ways, including improved sleep quality and m...