Petersburg Home for Ladies is a licensed residential and assisted living facility. Let us take a moment to unpack what that means. Assisted living facilities in the State of Virginia are licensed by the Department of Social Services.
Assistance is provided in many ways. Assistance can be anything from simple verbal reminders to hands-on support as someone moves. Assistance can be given directly to an individual, such as when a caregiver dispenses medication.
Thus far we have defined assisted living as a support system which is designed to maintain the highest functioning potential of an individual for the longest duration possible and is implemented through both direct and indirect measures...
We used to say, “Let your fingers do the walking through the yellow pages.” Now we ask Siri and Alexa or do a quick Google search. But how do we know that information we find is the correct fit...
In our lives there are milestone moments. We remember our first car, first “real” paycheck or even our first love. Moving into an assisted living facility will rank among the many milestone moments in our lives.
In a world filled with high thresholds, cracked sidewalks and the occasional throw rug, do you have the skills necessary to navigate these walking challenges? Take a moment to read advice from our team and become your own expert...
The non-profit difference is simple, but the non-profit difference is profound. Find out what makes Petersburg Home for Ladies distinctive.
Everyday, countless hours are spent performing tasks which generally speaking remain unnoticed by most. Yet it is these very tasks which make all the difference. Read this article and remind yourself of the hidden value found in a wet...
Discovery is unending and the diversity unearthed within even the tiniest process is what draws our attention, with childlike fascination, to the ideals in life that truly matter. Through our study of the monarch we learn not only about...
From all of us at the Ladies’ Home, may this season fill you with joy, may you be surrounded by those who love you and may the legacy of your traditions echo through celebrations for many years to come.