by Paige Gurgainers | Oct 7, 2026 | Caregiver Support, Family Resources, General, Health & Wellness
Hearing that your parent has breast cancer can leave you wondering what to say, what to do, and how to make things easier. You may want to jump into planning appointments, researching treatments, or calling everyone who could help. Start with a conversation....
by Paige Gurgainers | Sep 30, 2026 | Aging Well, Assisted Living, Family Resources, General, Health & Wellness
September may be Healthy Aging Month, but healthy aging isn’t something that fits neatly into 30 days on the calendar. At The Columns, we believe healthy aging is about the small choices, meaningful relationships and daily routines that help older adults continue to...
by Paige Gurgainers | Sep 23, 2026 | Caregiver Support, Family Resources, General, Memory Care
For many families, deciding whether it may be time to consider Memory Care doesn’t happen after one defining moment. More often, it happens gradually. Maybe Mom has started asking the same question several times in one conversation. Dad has forgotten his medication...
by Paige Gurgainers | Sep 16, 2026 | Assisted Living, General, Life at the Columns, Senior Care Planning
When many families hear the words “assisted living,” they picture a medical setting with rigid schedules and little independence. In reality, assisted living often looks much more like everyday life; just with extra support, meaningful activities and a community of...
by Paige Gurgainers | Sep 9, 2026 | Assisted Living, Family Resources, General, Health & Wellness, Life at the Columns
Healthy aging is often associated with nutritious meals, regular exercise, preventive care and a good night’s rest. Each of those things matter, but there is another important part of well-being that can be easy to overlook: connection. Friendship, purpose and...
by Paige Gurgainers | Sep 2, 2026 | Aging Well, Family Resources, General, Health & Wellness
September is Healthy Aging Month… a time to celebrate the many ways older adults can continue living active, connected and meaningful lives. Healthy aging is not about avoiding every health challenge or doing everything perfectly. It is about making thoughtful...
