Residents of Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City in Tennessee recently began participating in bi-monthly painting classes called “Art from the Heart” as a form of therapy and fun. Find out...
Scarves and sangria
Dec 14, 2016
At recent workshops at The Residence at Otter Creek, residents made silk scarves and painted glass jars that they filled with homemade sangria. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
A fine idea
Mar 16, 2016
An idea from the activity coordinator of a memory care wing of a retirement community have blossomed into a mural that can be enjoyed by residents and their families as well as staff members. Read more,...
Staying in tune
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 06, 2021
At Salmon Health and Retirement, Northborough, MA, residents recently turned up the music during a “Name that Tune” activity in partnership with Eversound, a provider of resident engagement solutions...
‘Longest Day’ raises roof and money for Alzheimer’s awareness
By
Foster Stubbs
Jul 19, 2023
Arabella of Red Oak residents and staff members are fighting Alzheimer’s with boxing gloves and donations. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!
Bringing gardening to memory care residents
By
Foster Stubbs
Sep 27, 2023
Memory care residents at Edgemere in Dallas fully immersed themselves in the gardening world through a visit from Edith’s Memory Garden program in partnership with the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical...
Admirable Alzheimer’s awareness efforts
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 25, 2018
Senior living communities and organizations across the country are raising awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
1.2 million reasons to celebrate
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Feb 09, 2022
When it comes to ending Alzheimer’s disease, Brookdale Senior Living employees, residents, families and business partners are making strides — literally. Find out more, and learn how to submit your...
Residents shift into gear on bike excursion
By
Foster Stubbs
May 22, 2024
A biker gang of senior living residents descended on the riverwalk in Crofton, MD, on May 6. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Habla espanol? Learning a new language has powerful benefits for seniors, author contends
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 23, 2021
It’s well known that challenging the brain in older age helps stave off memory loss. Learning a new language is one such way, said Dave Clark, author of the new book “Spanish for Seniors.”