The High Cost of Living at Home

The High Cost of Living at Home

The Elms Blog The High Cost of Living at Home Assisted living and home care are the two common ways to take care of an elderly family member who needs special attention. However, choosing between these two options is often stressful and overwhelming because they both...
History of The Elms Retirement Residence

History of The Elms Retirement Residence

History of The Elms Retirement Residence The land at 22 Elm Street, current site of “The Elms Retirement Residence,” was, for thousands of years, part of the hunting and fishing grounds of Narragansett Indians and later the Pequots from neighboring Connecticut. The...
Safety Tips For Freezing Temperatures, Ice & Snow

Safety Tips For Freezing Temperatures, Ice & Snow

The Elms Blog Safety Tips For Freezing Temperatures, Ice & Snow Baby, it’s cold outside! Did you know that more people suffer serious injury every year from cold temperatures than during heat waves? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
When to be Alarmed by Forgetfulness

When to be Alarmed by Forgetfulness

The Elms Blog When to be Alarmed by Forgetfulness When To Be Alarmed By Forgetfulness Whether losing your keys, forgetting names, or having difficulty finding the right words are signs of dementia or aging is debatable. It takes an in-depth analysis to tell whether a...
The 2021 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Assisted Living

The 2021 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Assisted Living

The Elms Blog The 2021 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Assisted Living   The Elms has been voted Best Assisted Living by The Westerly Sun, Mystic River Press and Chariho Express, 3 years in a row!   A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing staff members and...