One MacDonough Place: It Feels Like Home
One MacDonough Place, owned by Middlesex Hospital, is an assisted living community nestled in the heart of Middletown. Located within walking distance of downtown Middletown’s many shops and restaurants, One MacDonough Place residents are active members of the greater community, and with its proximity to Middlesex Hospital, emergency care is literally right next door.
Many residents say One MacDonough Place feels like home—and for good reason. The community’s apartments are spacious and clean, and there is a living room and a country kitchen. Staff and other residents are courteous and friendly, and the aroma of freshly baked cookies often tempts guests and residents alike.
At One MacDonough Place, residents are able to come and go as they please, while benefiting from three meals a day, on-site care, transportation to doctors’ appointments and their pick of fun activities. Physical activities, such as Tai Chi and strength conditioning, and art activities, such as painting and poetry, are offered. Residents also participate in activities like gardening, competitive scrabble games, bingo, bus trips and book clubs.
One MacDonough Place knows moving to an assisted living community is not an easy decision, and it is a discussion that is often put off until there is an immediate problem. People are currently moving into assisted living later in life—when they have more medical problems and need more assistance. As such, residents may miss out on the many opportunities that come with assisted living and limit their living options. Consider making the move early so that you can truly benefit!
How do you know if you, or a loved one, should consider assisted living? Weight loss, a change in personal appearance, a change in the home environment and missing medical appointments can all be indicators. Not taking medications correctly, a change in personality, not paying the bills, car accidents, frequent falls and frequent trips to the Hospital or Emergency Department can also be signs, as is caregiver burnout.
As you notice some of these signs, start having the conversation about assisted living. The sooner you start the conversation, the sooner you can move forward in the process.
One MacDonough Place offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments and has staff available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Both short- and long-term stays are available. For more information, visit onemacdonoughplace.org or call 860-358-5802.