Open House Fun at Prestige!
Throughout the month of May, our communities are hosting open houses to showcase all the fun we have! With casino nights, speakeasies, spelling bees and fashion shows, we are truly Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home! To give you a sense of the creativity of our teams in putting on terrific events, here are just a…
Interview With Life Enrichment Director Angelique Ewing
From Wii bowling to manicures to happy hours, at Prestige, the fun never stops. Of course, it takes a talented team to put together the events that bring joy and fulfillment to our residents, and a key member of that team at each community is the Life Enrichment Director (LED). Our LEDs oversee the activity…
What Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home Really Means
When most people think about assisted living, they think two things: bus rides and bingo. At Prestige Senior Living, we strive to break the typical stereotype of senior living by making life enrichment, wellness, and fun our top priority. We take this mission so seriously, in fact, that we’ve coined our communities “Not Your Grandma’s…
Tech and Social Media For Older Adults
The sun is out and the temperatures are up – which means baseball and softball fields all over the country are filled with kids pitching, hitting and fielding. For many families, a day at the ballpark watching the grandkids play is a great afternoon of togetherness and bonding. But what happens when grandparents live in…
Fall Reduction Interview With Prestige’s Karen Marin and Michael Gonzalez
At Prestige, fall prevention is at the heart of what we do. Our fitness programming and classes help provide residents with the tools they need to reduce the chance of falling. In this interview we speak with two members of the leadership team at Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster: Karen Marin, the Executive Director, and…
When Siblings Disagree On A Care Plan For a Parent
If an aging parent requires long-term care, ideally, the entire family will come together to examine the different available options, create a sensible budget, divide the tasks evenly, and reach a consensus on the best path forward. Ideally. In reality, decisions among siblings surrounding the care of an aging parent can re-open olds wounds, or…
Interview With Wellness Coach Sofia De La Cruz
At Prestige, our Wellness Coaches lead the fitness programming that keeps our residents fit and strong, helping them to reduce falls. They play a vital role in ensuring our residents live life to the fullest and stay safe. In this blog, we interview Sofia De La Cruz, the wellness coach at Prestige Assisted Living at…
A Room-By-Room Checklist For Fall Risks Around The Home
A rug not fastened to the floor. A slippery surface in the bathroom. A small pet running around. Each of those are common in the homes of many older adults, and all are among the hazards that can lead to falls in seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year…
Preventing Falls With Doctor’s Appointments
As we age, it can become daunting to keep up with a wide variety of doctor’s appointments. But as the risk of falling increases in our senior years, it’s never more important to do so. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, every year over 36 million older adults suffer a fall, with…
Fitness For Older Adults With Limited Mobility
We know more than ever how important fitness is for older adults. From the physical benefits to the impact on cognitive health, a regular fitness routine can allow older adults to stay healthy longer, reduce the risk of falls and lower the chance of chronic diseases. Of course, it’s not easy for everyone to start…
Prestige’s Valentine’s Day Playlist
Happy Valentine’s Day from Prestige Senior Living! With love in the air, we talked to a variety of residents to ask them about some of their favorite love songs. We compiled their selections and created this special Spotify playlist, curated by Prestige residents. Take a listen! Are you or a loved one considering senior living?…
Interview With Wellness Coach Korri Nelson
Our communities host Ageless Grace® classes, a brain-body fitness program that activates cognitive strength and much as physical strength. Leading the classes are Prestige Senior Living wellness coaches, who oversee and lead fitness programming for our residents to keep them healthy and strong. One of those wellness coaches is Korri Nelson, and we interviewed her…
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