More than 54 million people provide unpaid care to an aging or disabled loved one. For primary caregivers, the physical and emotional toll can lead to caregiver fatigue and caregiver burnout, especially around the holidays. For caregivers, it is important to practice selfcare. For those being cared for, a much-needed break from the daily routine can be […]
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8 STEPS TO FINDING THE RIGHT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
You’ve decided that it is the right time for a Senior Living Community. How do you find the “perfect” Community to fit your lifestyle? First things first, you’ll want to start your research to make sure you learn everything you can in order to make an informed decision. Finding a community that will fulfill […]
What Is the Difference Between Assisted Living and Independent Living?
Oftentimes the search for a senior living community can leave older adults and their families confused about what they really want and need. The uncharted territory of senior living options can be difficult to understand between rules, guidelines, and a unique language with many acronyms. So, let’s break down the basics. Independent Living and Assisted Living […]
CARING FOR FAMILY DURING COVID-19
Our top priority at St. Mark Village is to keep our Residents and Team Members safe and healthy. We understand how difficult the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been on everyone, especially for those with loved ones residing in Life Care communities like St. Mark Village, which includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care, and Rehabilitation centers. […]
WHY AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IS A GREAT OPTION WHEN CHALLENGES ARISE
Sheila received her Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois in 1988 where she double majored in Community Health Administration and Health Education. During her career, she has worked in a variety of roles throughout the healthcare spectrum including managing group homes for the disabled, coordinating social services for hospital transitional […]
A New Day for the Michael Bilirakis Memory Care at St. Mark Village
In 1987, Founder and Visionary, Pastor James H. Fresh, always mindful of his Mission, TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS WE SERVE BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FULFILLS THEIR EVERY NEED – BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT, started to ponder the question, are we doing everything we can to serve our Residents and community? His […]
