Considering the fact that the human body is about 60% water, it’s easy to...

We all know that June is the month in which we celebrate Father’s Day, but...

Falling down is no fun, no matter how old you are. But for seniors, falls...

Just the thought of retirement is appealing. Finally, we can focus on fun...

Anyone can experience depression from time to time, however, seniors can...

The entire concept of senior living has changed dramatically in recent...

“Oh, my aching feet!” You don’t have to be a senior citizen to relate to...

Caregiving doesn’t stop once your loved one moves to senior living. But it...

Every adult has concerns about whether they will have enough money to...

Our mission here at Magnolia Manor is to serve seniors according to their...

One of our Magnolia Manor residents recently mentioned that her new...

Will 2025 be the year you or your elder Mom or Dad move to senior living?...

Thanksgiving is the holiday where we not only overeat but also consciously...

Food in all its forms is an integral part of the Christmas holidays....

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Everyone knows something about...

We celebrate Veterans Day again this month. What better time to review the...

There is no question that aging affects your eyes. More than 94% of women...

October is Health Literacy Month. Aging changes your body, so we can all...

From September 8-14 we celebrated National Assisted Living Week. The...

September 8th may officially be designated as Grandparents’ Day, but here...

Sunshine feels so nice and warm, but when it gets to be downright hot or...

It’s a story we hear often at Magnolia Manor – seniors moving to one of...

June is CPR and AED awareness month. The message is simple: CPR is “the...

It goes without saying that we celebrate Mother’s Day here at Magnolia...

For many of us, the special times we spent with Grandma and Grandpa are...

If you are considering a move to a senior community, as an independent...

“You have the power to take action to protect yourself against heart...

Taking advantage of others is bad behavior, but it seems even more...

For many of us, the greatest joy of getting past the pandemic was the...

Winter’s just around the corner – was that an “ugh!” we just heard from...

As of 2021, almost half of America’s veterans (49%) were age 65 or older....

Magnolia Manor is a faith-based, nonprofit organization. In that, we are...

High-quality senior living communities do everything they can to give...

While many of us struggle to find some quiet time to ourselves amidst our...

Being socially active is proven to provide positive, often dramatic...

Medicare defines skilled care as “nursing and therapy care that can only...

One of the first things most seniors want to know about assisted living is...

The signs of unsafe driving are there, plain as day. Maybe Mom or Dad has...

As an adult child, you naturally want what’s best for your aging Mom....

Should you move into a senior living community? The decision is highly...

Do you ever catch yourself humming or singing along to a song when music...

Consider this: here in the US, 10% of those age 65 or older have some form...

Who doesn’t want the very best for their aging Mom or Dad – or for...

Remember when mental health was one of those things we just didn’t talk...

The vast majority of Americans over 50 say they want to age in place –...

One of the hardest things about growing up and growing older is seeing...

Many older adults resist the thought of moving to an assisted living...

Losing a loved one – a family member or friend – is so hard. Some people...

Spirituality is so personal, isn’t it? Here at Magnolia Manor, our deep...

Did you know that age-related changes to your mouth and teeth increase...

Aging typically brings some loss of physical and/or mental capability, but...

Who doesn’t love to receive a valentine? From a friend, a secret admirer,...

The expression “rally round the flag” refers to coming together for a...

More than half of Americans age 55 or older now describe themselves as...

As we look back at 2022, our hearts warm to see how many new residents we...

With her nursing background, Danielle Brown brings a special understanding...

One of the many great things about moving to Magnolia Manor is the...

People describe Magnolia Manor in Macon as a “hidden delight.” That may...

Do you think of yourself as a grateful person? When you were a kid,...

Let’s hear it for assisted living!

Assisted living communities all around...

“It’s absolutely amazing!”

That’s the word from Maggie Rushing, Activities...

Senior living communities aren’t just for singles! Couples choose to move...

Despite the fact that Americans have observed Breast Cancer Awareness...

Whether you’re actively independent or not quite as active as you once...

You are registered to vote, aren’t you? Seniors are notoriously strong...

This year, more than 268,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer –...

A Medicare premium reduction? With prices rising on virtually everything,...

The bears have it – for now, anyway. Any time the stock market becomes...

Can you work and receive Social Security retirement benefits at the same...

Welcome to Magnolia Manor in Columbus, Georgia! As our website says, we’re...

At Magnolia Manor, we are blessed to have so many truly wonderful staff...

One of the best things about senior living communities is that you get to...

Our Magnolia Manor website contains lots of useful information about all...

Things may not be back to normal yet – whatever “normal” may turn out to...

One of the first things you notice when you visit Magnolia Manor – on the...

Did we celebrate Mother’s day at Magnolia Manor? You’re darn right we did!...

What did your mom always say when you were a kid? “Go outside and get some...

At Magnolia Manor, we are all about living life to the fullest. We’re busy...

The minute you start talking to Rufus Hardaway, you just know that he is a...

Nobody wants to admit they can’t do everything for themselves, especially...

Long-term care insurance can significantly impact your healthcare options...

The Georgia Southwestern College of Nursing and Health Sciences Auditorium...

March is National Nutrition Month – no better time to talk about healthy...

Power of attorney. It sounds official, and it is. A power of attorney, or...

February is the month of love, and nothing says love like taking good care...

One of so many reasons seniors love to live at Magnolia Manor is our truly...

Nobody is happier to live at Magnolia Manor than Jackie Mullis, and to say...

For families who are close-knit and live near one another, the first line...

How to pay for senior living is a topic that every aging adult (and...

Some people are thrilled to call it quits when their “working years” are...

When we say Magnolia Manor of Marion County is an award-winning senior...

Each Magnolia Manor campus may be a community unto itself, but we are an...

It is unthinkable that any senior (or anyone) should go hungry because...

At Magnolia Manor, our mission is to provide exceptional, loving care to...

You think you’ve seen a lot in your lifetime? Just wait till you’ve been...

Magnolia Manor is a senior living organization that has a foundation and...

We are blessed to have so many wonderful staff members at Magnolia Manor....

What’s in a name? Shakespeare famously posed this question centuries ago,...

Surely, you’re not one of those people who thinks senior living...

Almost every adult looks forward to retirement with great anticipation....

As we get older, most of us find it a bit harder to handle certain chores...

You love your parents dearly, but sometimes it feels so hard to be their...

When you hear that Magnolia Manor is a faith-based organization, you might...

One of the many benefits of senior living at Magnolia Manor’s Americus...

What’s the most important valentine of all? Your own heart! That’s why we...

One of our resolutions for 2021 here at Magnolia Manor is to expand our...

What? You don’t have a will? You really need to correct that, for your own...

No one wants to think that someday they might have to leave their home and...

Pet therapy, formally known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), is known to...

It’s easy to understand why young adults purchase life insurance. It...

I’m sorry, what did you say?

If you find yourself frequently having to ask...

Medicare and Medicaid are both government programs that provide certain...

Just as the name implies, art therapy combines the creative process with...

We are proud of the outstanding care we give each of our residents here at...

Most adults start to notice a need for glasses as they reach middle age –...

These days we are so enthralled with all the ways we can connect with...

Whether you’re considering some type of senior living community for...

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought home to all of us just how vital it is...

When you hear the phrase “senior housing,” you get a mental picture of...

There is no tougher job than serving as someone’s caregiver. And when the...

Catered Living. Just the name sounds inviting, doesn’t it? And it is. You...

There is an unfortunate misconception that as one gets older, the...

Senior living options are much broader and more specialized than they were...

Getting assistance with personal care helps fill the gaps for seniors who...

If you are or know a senior citizen who is either preparing to undergo or...

With so much talk about Alzheimer’s disease, it is easy to forget that...

Aside from the occasional smoothie or protein shake, adults tend to prefer...

As couples get older, it is likely that at least one spouse will...

Worried that you can’t consider a wonderful senior living community like...

At Magnolia Manor, our focus is on living your best life. For many...

As age inevitably takes its toll, seniors find themselves increasingly...

One of the toughest things about getting older is having to admit you need...

It’s not easy facing the fact that you can’t do everything the way you...

You can bring almost anything you want when you move into an independent...

The older we get, the more likely we are to start worrying about “what...

Oftentimes, older adults put off considering assisted living because they...

Everybody needs to eat! If you’re a caregiver for an elderly parent or...

Searching for that just-right retirement community for yourself or a...

Loss is part of the circle of life, and grief is a natural response to...

Taking care of a senior loved one can be emotionally and physically...

Our skin is the largest organ on our body. It protects us from a host of...

Providing the very best care for your senior loved ones is your highest...

Retirement is an exciting time for seniors. You worked hard to build a...

Seniors are often incredible listeners. They enjoy speaking to people and...

When considering the care and health of our senior loved ones, there are...

There are so many emotions running through your mind when you prepare to...

There are many questions you may be asking (or thinking about asking) when...

Here at Magnolia Manor, we are a non-profit, faith-based, senior living...

The list of priorities when moving into a senior living community can...