Hickory Estates of Taylorville

01/11/2017

Choosing to stay in the family home instead of an assisted living community may seem less daunting in the short-term, but the costs of remaining at home can be greater than you think, such as modifying the home and full or part-time caregivers. Understand the risks and plan carefully to avoid stressful surprises.

Instead of moving, seniors and their adult children sometimes decide to adapt the family home to comfortably, safely age in place. This might feel less daunting than the emotional and physical toll of selling and moving, but it isn’t necessarily less expensive. The costs of aging at home often inclu...

12/23/2016

Merry Christmas From Our Family to Yours!

12/22/2016

We have 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available!

Hickory Estates offers its residents carefree independent and supportive living. We'll help you achieve the right balance between the independence you want a...

12/09/2016

Congratulations to our Employee of the month Amanda.

12/09/2016

Merry Christmas from Hickory Estates of Taylorville!

12/05/2016

Did you know laughter can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression? For seniors, who are at higher risk of depression, heart disease, and weaker immunity, it is especially important to encourage them to laugh more, whether it’s a funny book or just a good conversation.

Can laughter cure common diseases and allow seniors to live healthier, longer lives? Learn more about the many health benefits of laughter.

11/09/2016

If you’ve noticed your older loved one is having difficulty with bathing or grooming, this advice can help. It’s important to start by having an open conversation about how much help they need and whether they prefer assistance from a family member or other caregiver. Then, consider these tips on elder grooming and hygiene.

Expert tips can help you learn to groom your parent or senior loved one. Learn more from this hygiene guide for the elderly.

10/27/2016

3 Reasons to Start Saving for Senior Care
- Keep your independence for financial support
- Don’t end up with less money than you need
- Keep the comfortable lifestyle you worked so hard to attain

10/04/2016

09/27/2016

You're never too old to follow your dreams.

Think it's too late to pursue your passion? This 71-year-old ballerina would beg to differ.

09/09/2016

“Getting old is a state of mind.”

We agree. Writer Flossie Lewis shares her insights on growing older in this video as part of PBS NewsHour's "Brief but Spectacular" series. We don’t know about you, but we think Flossie is simply spectacular.

Flossie Lewis says she's 91 years old and badly crippled. But just because her body is starting to go doesn't mean her personality or character should. Taking walks, watching politics and writing a little bit of light verse help keep Lewis as optimistic now as she was at 15. Lewis gives her Brief Bu...