TruCare Living Centers - Columbus

09/16/2025

Our residents made delish guacamole to celebrate National Guacamole day! 🥑

They love celebrating these days and adding the extra excitement into our days!!

09/16/2025

We love Reviews! 👏👏
Post them on Google, email to our administrator, message our page or give them to us in person!!
Often times we only read and hear the negative, while we NEED to hear those to fix the problem, the good reviews help staff know they are giving Top Notch service to our residents daily!

Sanderson@tlc-columbus.com

09/16/2025

We thought this would be great to share as our families are always learning how to navigate their loved one’s life once they have dementia!

If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.

1. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi Mom- it’s Margaret.”
NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.

2. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.

3. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.

4. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.

5. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.

6. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.

7. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

8. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.

9. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.

10. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

11. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.

12. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.

13. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.

14. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.

15. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.

16. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.

17. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.

18. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.

19. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.

20. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.

21. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.

22. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”

In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

09/16/2025

Today Brenda Johnston-Wyman from Columbus Garden Club prepped for Thursdays gardening day with our residents. Thank you 😊

09/14/2025

Colorado County Fair Parade was a blast!! 💥 Our residents love being in the spotlight and our staff loves to interact with the community as they pass out goodie bags along the route!!

09/12/2025

We hope everyone has a Fun Friday and a great weekend!! 💜

09/11/2025

Our Residents, our Marketing team and staff members had a great time at Senior Citizen Day put on by the Colorado County Fair!! We thank them for this fun event and opportunity they provide each year!!

09/11/2025

09/09/2025

We love visiting our friends in Schulenburg!!

09/08/2025

We have been busy behind the scenes working on our Trunk or Treat vendor line up, & we have a good group already signed up but looking for more vendors to be apart of our trunk or treat, we also have a sweet treat vendor that has agreed to come set up their trailer and sale something everyone loves!!!!
Get on our list and let’s have a fun night for our residents and the community!! Our residents look forward to trick or treating at this event!!

09/05/2025

Thanks AL&M Columbus, for our bird feeders. Our residents are always eager to refill the feeders when they get empty. They love watching the birds come to them daily!