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 enjoy reading and learning a little bit more about what August Estates and other family care homes offer. Family Care Homes: A Good Option By Liisa Ogburn While the cost of residential care is out of reach for ma

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 a good fit with one another, as well as with our staff and our levels of care. If you or someone you know is looking for a family care home full of love and expert hands we'd love to talk to you and see if Augu

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 and staff, while attention to meaningful activities like yoga, gentle walks, and engaging with others help fill our days with intention. We try to bring intention to everything we do, whether it be cooking, clea

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 anniversary present. It now adds its own stately presence on the hour. While we're not at capacity, we do anticipate another married couple moving in early September. We'll keep you posted as our little house und

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 improvements in behavior and cognitive function, in some cases exceeding physician's expectations and prognosis. We're proud to put these principles front and center in our work. We think it should be the futur

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 help of her grandmother. Today, our residents received their first official tea service from the smallest care providers at Umstead Pines. Our therapy dog, Yuki was on hand to offer her special brand of comfort. H

We've welcomed two new residents into our home here at August Estates, and we couldn't be happier. Our staff grows each week to accommodate our growing house, all CNA/Med Techs who make caring for elders their passion. The vision is becoming a reality! We wanted to share this virtual walkthough to our friends and community so you can see what we've built. If you have questions or comments, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Or, if you know anyone who would benefit from our work