Today we're bringing you an excerpt from a recent article written by the editor of the WRAL Aging Well series, Liisa Ogburn, an elder consultant and advocate for seniors. She introduces readers to the concept of the Family Care Home and its many benefits. We hope you e...

Spring has arrived, and with it the new and fresh air as we open windows and revisit outdoor activities for our elder residents. We are also opening our doors to potential new community members. Since our homes are so small we take great care ensuring our residents are...

At August Estates, we firmly believe in the theraputic value of addressing the whole person in our care. When we work with residents we make every effort to understand who they are, which includes who they were.

Some of our friends were painters, some were military lead...

Music has come to August Estates at Umstead Pines! One of our newest residents has brought her piano to the house, and our home is filled with the lovely sounds of the tinkling keys.  Family members come with instruments to play, giving everyone the chance to join in....

Mornings are a special time around our place. The air is quiet and calm, and the day is full of possibilities.

For many of our residents, the morning brings a fresh start. Therapy animals, such as Yuki (pictured above) are essential in helping us soothe both residents a...

We're welcoming our newest residents this week, a wonderful couple who have sailed, (literally,) though life before coming to stay at our port of call.  We are so fortunate they have landed with us.

They brought with them this wonderful grandfather clock which was an an...

One of our top priorities at August Estates is finding and making available activities that our residents love. This helps to gives a sense of purpose and accomplishment so crucial to enriching our lives.  Not only does this brighten our resident's days, but we can see...

When we began furnishing our first residence, our daughters, Tallulah and Evangeline decided they wanted to serve high tea at the house.  They helped find an antique bone china set and a mahogany cart at an estate sale, and Tallulah even sewed a "tea dress" with the he...