https://www.stanns.com https://www.stanns.com/an-explosion-of-color <div data-rss-type="text"> Summer always brings out the best of activities, and thanks to a very generous donation from <font> <b> Grey Rabbit Gardening </b> </font> , colors are abundant at Saint Ann’s. We have always had a busy gardening program for our residents, and with the addition of flowers everywhere brightens our community.  <div> <br/> </div> <div> How do flowers improve our life? Research shows that flowers: </div> <blockquote> <div> <b> <i> Gives us a way to express our feelings, like a work of art! </i> </b> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote> <div> <b> <i> Add a sense of intentionality to our living space. </i> </b> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote> <div> <b> <i> They improve our mood and make people generally happier. </i> </b> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote> <div> <b> <i> Promote feelings of compassion for each other. </i> </b> </div> </blockquote> <div> <br/> </div> <div> If you want to take a look at our gardening efforts, just click on our Facebook link….or, better yet, stop by and have a look around. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Scott Johnson </div> <div> Executive Director </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:37:36 GMT https://www.stanns.com/an-explosion-of-color thumbnail main image https://www.stanns.com/signs-that-its-time <div data-rss-type="text"> Change is difficult and coming to the realization that things aren’t quite right in our life, or  <span> that of a loved one is sometimes hard to see. Take a look at the following questions with an  </span> <span> open mind and honesty, it will help you assess if it’s time to consider an assisted living </span> <div> facility. It has been my experience that it is better to have the freedom to choose while you  <span> can, before an incident occurs that forces a decision upon you. If you answer yes to even  </span> <span> some of these, it is worth taking a look at Saint Ann’s. </span> </div> <div> <ol> <li> <span> Change in behavior. Has their personality changed from what you are use to? Are they </span> </li> <li> <span> finding themselves more angry or afraid? </span> </li> <li> <span> Trouble with showering or bathing? Is it taking a long time to get ready for the day? </span> </li> <li> <span> Forgetting to groom, or can’t groom like you use too? </span> </li> <li> <span> Difficulties with toileting. Are there stains on the bedding, chairs or clothes. </span> </li> <li> <span> Falling and trouble with mobility. Is the home cluttered and unsafe. Are there items in </span> </li> <li> <span> the way. Has there been injuries (big or small) from falling? </span> </li> <li> <span> Not eating well. Is there food in the house? Difficulty getting groceries? </span> </li> <li> <span> Managing medications. Getting medications. Not taking them at the right time? </span> </li> <li> <span> Has a chronic condition that will get worse over time? </span> </li> <li> <span> Lonely, and leaving the house less? </span> </li> <li> <span> Finances and bills aren’t being taken care of as they should? </span> </li> <li> <span> Living in an unsafe home. Maintenance and repairs are extensive? </span> </li> </ol> </div> <div> <span> There is no reason to put yourself at risk. Let Saint Ann’s help. I tell everyone that expresses  </span> <span> interest, tours and discussions are free. </span> </div> <div> <span> <br/> </span> </div> <div> <span> Scott Johnson </span> </div> <div> <span> Executive Director </span> </div> <div> <span> Saint Ann’s Residence </span> </div> </div> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:52:01 GMT https://www.stanns.com/signs-that-its-time thumbnail main image