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Winter Reading List for Readers in Assisted Living Facilities

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The cold winter weather means that residents in assisted living facilities will spend more time indoors. Luckily, the act of reading presents fun and exciting worlds and stories for residents to enjoy. Check out our list of great winter reading recommendations!

The Secret of Snow

  • Written by Viola Shipman, this book’s title alone makes it the perfect winter read. In her first holiday novel, Shipman tugs the heartstrings with a story about love, friendship, and strong family traditions. A meteorologist in California goes back to her hometown in Northern Michigan, which has long, dark winters.

Here, she gets back to the life she used to live and rediscovers herself as she hits the restart button.

 

Us Against You

  • In a story that follows the community of Beartown, New York Times best-selling author Fredrik Backman allows his readers to learn more about the town. But, this time, through a story focused on its hockey team and how it disbanded. The community faces challenges as it tries to save the team and the game they love.

 

The Winter People

  • Author Jennifer McMahon thrills her readers with the story of a mother and her two daughters living in a farmhouse with a tragic past. Residents in assisted living facilities will spend hours binging this historical mystery trying to figure out its twists and turns.

 

Beartown

  • New York Times best-selling author Fredrik Backman offers readers an inspiring novel about a small town called Beartown. The townspeople dream of recognition for their junior ice hockey team.

Showing the turmoil that happens in communities, this book explores how community members deal with challenges. And, how they decide if they will tear them apart instead of bringing them together.

 

Little Fires Everywhere

  • Author Celeste Ng follows the story of Shaker Heights and its residents, especially Elena Richardson, the suburb native and newcomer Mia Warren, a single mother, and artist. Little fires are lit as these two characters are put on opposing sides in a custody battle. The storyline of this novel alone will surely make residents in assisted living facilities sink their teeth through every page.

 

The Hate You Give

  • New York Times best-selling author Angie Thomas tells the story of Starr Carter who lives her life moving from her poor neighborhood to her fancy prep school. But that world is shaken when Starr witnesses the killing of her best friend Khalil.

Being the only witness to the shooting, Starr needs to weigh whether she should tell the truth or keep it to save her community.

The Gift Of Reading In Assisted Living Facilities

Aside from offering residents in assisted living facilities these must-read books, you should also stock up on some reading essentials including blue light glasses, journals, bookmarks, and snacks that will keep these residents comfortable and entertained during the cold winter months.

Let them spend hours reading these books as they keep themselves comfortable with the cold winter weather.

 

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How to Prepare for the Holidays in Memory Assisted Living | Ashland NE

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The holiday season is coming fast. Those with family in memory assisted living Ashland NE need to prepare for this busy time of the year. From making sure they are ready for the cold weather to preparing your facility for family visits, here are some tips that will surely come in handy during the holiday season:

Preparing residents in memory assisted living Ashland NE

Invest in good shoes.

  • Seniors in memory assisted living Ashland NE are prone to slips and falls during winter because of the slippery ground. It’s a must to invest in shoes with good traction to keep them from slipping.

Find the best winter clothes.

  • Being older, residents in memory assisted living need to keep themselves warm during the winter months. Therefore, you need to prepare your wardrobe for the cold by making sure they have clothes to layer on, especially when going outside. This includes sweaters, coats, hats, scarves, and socks.

Inspect their rooms.

  • You can’t wait for winter before checking if your facility’s heating system works. Make sure that you schedule a maintenance check early, so repairs can be done to ensure that residents are comfortable. This is also a good time to check if your carbon monoxide detector is working properly.

Preparing family members for holiday visits

Update family members on the resident’s condition.

  • Since family members don’t get to see their loved ones in memory assisted living Ashland NE often, you need to let them know what to expect before their visit. This will give them time to prepare themselves for the resident’s current health condition, especially if there have been significant changes like weight loss or gain, more dependence on the wheelchair, and progressive memory loss.

 

Let family members know of visitation schedules.

  • You can expect an influx of family members visiting the facility during the holiday season, so you need to plan your schedules accordingly to avoid overcrowding and protect the residents. Receiving many visitors at once can be overwhelming for some residents. So, make sure that families know of visitation schedules and how they can book an appointment with your facility.

 

Remind family members of the dos and don’ts.

  • Since your primary goal is to protect the welfare of residents in memory assisted living Ashland NE, you need to remind family members of your house rules. This includes what food and drinks residents can and cannot consume, the types of gifts they need to avoid and the activities that they are allowed to do during family visits.

When it comes to preparing for the holiday season in assisted living facilities, early preparation will help you get a head start, so you don’t find yourself being caught in the holiday rush.

 

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Richmont Senior Living is proud to serve Ashland, NE and the surrounding cities: Memphis, Springfield, South Bend, Greenwood, Murdock, Waverly, Murdock, Ithaca, and Chalco