When families begin searching for assisted living, many assume bigger facilities mean better care. More staff. More amenities. More security. But for many seniors and their families, the opposite turns out to be true. Across Maryland and the Eastern Shore, families are increasingly choosing small, residential assisted living homes over large institutional communities. Here’s why—and what makes a place like Chesapeake Cottage Assisted Living in Snow Hill, Maryland so differe

When families worry about Mom or Dad, they often focus on the big things such as falls, medications, meals, doctor appointments. But one of the most serious risks to older adults is often the quietest and easiest to miss: loneliness . Loneliness isn’t just about feeling sad or bored. Today, research and real-life experience tell us something important, chronic loneliness is a health risk , on par with many medical conditions families work hard to prevent. Loneliness Isn’t Al