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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The change of seasons and resulting change of weather often brings reflection. What memories were made on vacations, at kids’ sporting events, at weekend barbecues. We look at our phones and scroll through photos of our family…

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The change of seasons and resulting change of weather often brings reflection. What memories were made on vacations, at kids’ sporting events, at weekend barbecues. We look at our phones and scroll through photos of our family…

There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all health care plan. Each patient has his/her own unique set of both medical circumstances and family dynamics. While procedures and recovery might seem routine, all patients respond differently to post-operative care. In…

A new year brings hope and possibility. It’s a time to set goals and plan for the year ahead. While the pandemic has understandably adjusted some of our planning, it’s always a good time to plan ahead as it relates…

Hospital. The mere mention of the word conjures up many images – most not so positive.  Unless it’s for the birth of a child, a visit to the hospital is normally associated with some type of sickness or injury. Either…

Life. It certainly isn’t what our youthful selves expected it would be like – especially in 2020. As kids, we wished away our youth, longing to grow up, uttering sentences like, “Some day when I’m a parent, I’ll…” Well, our…

As children we think our parents will live forever. There will come a day when we, as adults, need to care for our parents as though they were children. Life comes full circle. It’s a difficult conversation to have, but…

CANFIELD, Ohio — It seems like every cause has its own day or special week. There’s National Pet Week, Bike to Work Week, and National Wildflower Week to name a few of the hundreds of anointed weeks.  Not to discount…

LOL. TBH. SMH. Proper grammar has been thrown to the wolves in exchange for texting acronyms — some of which are intuitive, others head-scratchers. Take a peek at your kid’s phone if you want to familiarize yourself with today’s vernacular.…

November is designated as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, drawing attention to the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Scientists are learning that changes in the brain are occurring decades before any real cognitive or memory problems present themselves.…

Assisted living communities are often confused with nursing homes, yet they are very different. Both provide different levels of care, and it’s important to understand this as you research options for your aging parent or loved one. The Ohio Assisted…

A major barrier to having a conversation with your aging parents regarding long-term care options is often simple vocabulary.  Word choice matters. You can’t blame a healthy and mobile 78-year-old for getting offended if they hear you want them to…

Windsor House tells adult child influencers how to evaluate care facilities.  When is the right time to evaluate options for your parent’s living situation? While some of you may have time to evaluate, in other situations you’re under pressure to…