Senior Living News

5 Sandwiches That Don't Require Cold Cuts

Sandwiches are the mainstay of lunchtime, but when you live in an apartment here at Hickory Villa and don’t have a lot of refrigerator space, storing them can be a challenge. You can make sandwiches from so many more ingredients than just lunch meat, however. This is especially helpful if you need to maintain your blood sugar levels between meals or just need a fast go-to when you don’t want to go to the dining room.

3 Phone Scams to Guard Against

Scammers work hard to trick unsuspecting people into giving up personal information or money, and knowing how to recognize a phone scam can ensure you aren’t losing your money or risking your finances or credit. Here are three current scams to watch out for.

3 Reasons to Get Tech-Savvy This Summer

Anywhere you look, technology is available to enhance — or interfere, depending on how you see it — with every aspect of your daily life. Whether you already embrace technology or simply want to develop some skills to be able to use more devices or services, consider these three reasons why you should work to become tech-savvy this summer. Then you can explore opportunities to learn more online, with lessons from friends or family or classes offered locally here in Omaha.

4 Outdoor Activities that Won't Make You Sweat This Summer

Staying cool in the summer months is important, particularly if your body no longer regulates heat very well. But how can you resist the wonderful weather outside? It’s bright and sunny, you’ve been pent up inside all winter, and that means it’s time to enjoy some sunshine. Here’s how to enjoy your Omaha summer without breaking a sweat this year.

Meet our Health Services Director, — and join us at our networking event!

We’re excited to host a special networking event, Have Your Cake and Eat It Too, right here at Hickory Villa on Thursday, February 22nd, from 4:00-5:30PM. In addition to enjoying some sweet treats (which everyone deserves in the middle of winter), visitors will have the chance to meet and mingle with our senior care professionals, including our Executive Director Cecil Wissink and our Health Services Director, Amber Streittmatter, LPN.

Meet Chef Jane Annin and Mark Your Calendars for Our Culinary Event

Home is where the heart is, yet as so many of us who love a good meal know, the quickest way to the heart can be through the stomach—or taste buds. Our culinary services team is dedicated to nourishing our residents, body and soul, with tasty, heart-healthy meals.

Hickory Villa Team Impacts Residents Dealing with Memory Change

Our very own Cindy Koperski, Activities Director, is making a notable impact on the lives of our residents, while inspiring other staff to do the same! She is one of the many Bethesda Senior Living care givers training in Teepa Snow's POSITIVE APPROACH™ - a progressive therapy for helping seniors and their families recognize and manage the early signs of memory change.

Strategically Build a Financial Plan for Your Loved One's Care

Senior care can be a major expense. What’s worse, by the time you realize you need help, the situation may be urgent—and money is the last thing you need to be worrying about. Fortunately, planning a few steps ahead can keep you out of check and put you in a great position when it’s time to make the decision for assisted living.