Senior Living Blog

Margaret Burns: Mother, Wife, Sister, Artist

When you speak with Margaret Burns, you can easily hear her charming West Virginia twang that comes from spending 25 years of her life there. Margaret’s journey through a life of many changes began when she was a child and […]

Tomato Bruschetta

There’s no need to eat out at an Italian restaurant with Chef Joseph’s excellent cooking. His Tomato Bruschetta is one for the books, and definitely a resident favorite appetizer or snack. This tomato bruschetta is really just a few ingredients […]

Caring for the Caregiver

While it may seem counterintuitive, to care for the person in charge of giving care, we all need a little TLC no matter what our circumstances in life. Having full responsibility for someone else’s care and wellbeing is a lot […]

Senior Spotlight: Joyce Dowd

City Girl With Canadian Roots Joyce Dowd was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan with Canadian roots. Her parents, as well as her sister Judy, were all born in Canada. Although her father was an attorney in Detroit, Joyce’s parents […]

Meal Feature: Roasted Beef Tenderloin

As we discuss in our post “5 Winter Health & Safety Tips for Seniors”, it’s very important for senior citizens to eat a balanced diet during the winter to make up for the lack of vitamin D we normally get […]

5 Winter Health & Safety Tips for Seniors

1. Ward Off Seasonal Depression Winter can be hard on all of us… It’s cold, gloomy, and there’s no sun to give us our daily dose of vitamin D. Seniors, especially those living in assisted living facilities, are more prone […]

2016 Annual Christmas Party

We Decked the Halls This Christmas! The Inn at Belden Village is more than just an assisted living facility… It’s like a big family! We make sure that our residents are surrounded by caring friends, family, and staff for each […]

Rosemary Cream Chicken

This pasta dish combines some of our favorite things—chicken, cheese, cream, and linguini—that all come together in a lush and creamy bowl of goodness. With just a few simple steps, this dish is perfect to make with a loved one […]

Mary Lou Young: Wife, Mother, Caregiver, Adventurer

Mary Lou’s Early Years Mary Lou Young was born in Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. She was an only child, something that was rare back then, but Mary Lou didn’t mind it. She was inspired early on by her mother […]

2016 Annual Family Thanksgiving Dinner

We’re Oh So Thankful! The holidays can be a difficult time for residents living in assisted living or nursing homes, but we try our very best here at The Inn to make all of our residents feel loved and at […]