Celebrations Our Assisted Living residents enjoy our cutting-edge wellness program Celebrations, which is based on six wellness categories that are designed to nurture body, mind, and spirit; giving you the choices and freedom to celebrate life. With Celebrations, you have the tools to explore a host of exhilarating new activities to achieve a healthy and…

A Holistic Approach to Wellness Our commitment to the health and well-being of our residents is rooted in a comprehensive approach to wellness, with a daily commitment to our seniors’ physical, emotional and spiritual sides. Wellness Categories Celebrations is focused on six wellness categories that allow you to explore different hobbies, pastimes and skills: Make…

Regardless of what stage of life you’re in you may be looking for creative ways to meet new people, grow your social circle and increase companionship. In this week’s blog we’re going to be sharing some of the easiest ways to build companionship, strengthen current friendships and meet new people withsimilar interests. Whether you or…

Technologyoffers older adults many opportunities to stay connected and avoid feelings of isolation and loneliness. More and more older adults are utilizing social media and technology tostay connectedwith friends and family and many are finding that technology is creating new avenues for connecting with new people near and far. In this article we will be…

As a therapeutic tool, music has endless benefits, especially for older adults and those living inmemory carecommunities who have been diagnosed withAlzheimer’s or dementia. From stimulating the brain to enhancing memory, there are many reasons why more and more caregivers are turning to music therapy to enhance a loved one’s life on a day-to-day basis.…

Across the net stands your opponent, ready to try to return your serve right past you down the line. Throughout the match you’ve exchanged long rallies and short ones, great shots and unforced errors. It’s been a battle of wills and endurance leading up this moment. OK, maybe that’s a bit dramatic for a game…

On October 28, 1956, the landscape of American music changed forever. That night, television talk show host Ed Sullivan introduced Elvis Presley on his show. Elvis, still a young man just beginning to reach the early heights of his fame, walked out flanked by his band and four backup singers. The crowd was going berserk…

There hasn’t been a better time to be a nurse than right now. Statistics show that by 2020, there will be over 1 million open jobs that need to be filled!

Social interaction is one of the most beneficial components of well-being and happiness at any age. Thesocial benefitsof group activities and the options for getting together increase as warmer months approach. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the perks of increased social interaction as well as group activities for seniors. Whether you’re looking to stay…

Equipping your home with certain devices and taking preventative steps to reduce fall risk in the home is a great way for older adults to protect themselves against many of the dangers associated with falls as they age in place. Whether you or a loved one is living at home, in an assisted living community…

Every second of every day, a senior citizen in the United States falls. Some are lucky enough to be fine. Many are injured or hospitalized. And unfortunately, deaths are common. TheCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified fallingas the number one health risk to seniors. Consider the numbers that come with that: -36,000,000…

Building a physical activity routine, especially if you’re starting from scratch, can be a bit intimidating. If you need a bit of motivation to kickstart your new healthy habit of exercise, think about this: exercise has been shown to reduce the incidence of falls by13 to 40 percent. Despite all the other great benefits associated…