Carolyn Hennings
Jan 2026
It was time for Mom to transition from living on her own to assisted living. She was isolated, lonely, and depressed, and her level of cognitive decline was outgrowing what hubby and I were able to do to keep her "independent". We were also gearing up for an out-of-state move (which would include her). We needed a place where she could be safe and comfortable while we prepared to move our household and hers. Sedgwick Plaza staff were extremely accommodating to us and our special circumstances, and Mom moved into one of their AL apartments. Being freed from meal prep, medication management, etc, we were then able to pack Mom's place unhindered, all while she got to enjoy the people, activities, and food at Sedgwick Plaza. She really loved her stay there, which was about 3 months. Bible studies, bingo, movies, field trips, and lots of fun and interesting residents to hang out with. The staff were all helpful, warm, and accommodating, and we are so grateful for how they made our move possible and for how happy Mom was during her stay there. She is fiercely independent and had always rejected the idea of living in a retirement community. (To her it meant "nursing home" and a loss of independence, no matter what we said to the contrary.) So it was amazing to see how the staff got her excited about moving in and how she took to it once there. She realized she had more independence and agency (and social opportunities) at Sedgwick Plaza than she did when she was on her own and counting on us for everything. In short, Sedgwick Plaza is a lively place. It's clean and smells good, the staff are helpful and kind, the residents are fun, and the activity calendar is full.
