Senior Living Blog

What to Do When a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Recognize You

Remember: You’re Not Forgotten The experience of standing in front of someone you love and them not knowing who you are is painful, but it’s important to remember that you’re not really forgotten. Your loved one may not remember your name […]

Meet Resident Ted Bell: Top Notch Industrial Designer and Woodworker

This month’s featured senior resident spotlight is Ted Bell – Father, husband, and former industrial designer. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and grew up in Gastonia, North Carolina where his dad worked as a pharmacist. As a young man, […]

Annual Father’s Day Event

Each year at The Inn at Belden Village we spend Father’s Day celebrating our assisted living residents who are dads. This year was no exception – we had over 50 people who attended our Father’s Day party, filled with entertainment […]

Sizzlin’ Stuffed Pepper Soup

For the month of June, our Executive Chef Paul Forchione is sharing another excellent featured recipe that our assisted living residents love. In honor of Father’s Day, this month’s featured recipe is something that is a favorite among dads. This […]

Helping Your Loved One Transition From Independent to Assisted Living

Why Make the Transition? Assisted living is a big adjustment from living independently, so it’s important to understand the differences between the two and which will best suit your loved one and their situation. Independent Living – Fully equipped apartment-style […]

Our 16th Annual Mother’s Day Celebration Was a Success

Here at The Inn at Belden Village we hosted our 16th annual Mother’s Day event on Saturday, May 7th. The event was a total success and residents and their families had a blast. The event showcased The Inn at Belden […]

Try a Chocolate Truffle Tart from Chef Paul!

At The Inn at Belden Village, we provide our assisted living residents with quality, chef-prepared food and yummy treats are no exception! This Chocolate Truffle Tart is a creation from our very own Executive Chef Paul and is the perfect […]

Spring Special: Grilled Chicken Asparagus Caesar Salad!

Spring is here! Which means it’s time to dust off that grill and start relaxing on the patio! There’s nothing like the smell and taste of chicken on the grill on a sunny day, and now you have a reason […]

5 Tips for Visiting a Loved One With Dementia In an Assisted Living Facility

Having a loved one with Dementia is often emotional and overwhelming. You want to visit them at their senior assisted living home but are unsure of how they will act or how you will feel around them, and this is […]

The Salad of All Salads: Chef Paul’s Salad Supreme

It’s a common misconception that senior assisted living facilities serve subpar food to their residents, but here at The Inn at Belden Village we want our residents to have the best of the best. That’s why we have Executive Chef […]