Waltonwood Senior Living has kicked off its “Camp Waltonwood” intergenerational program. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
All decked out to support charity
By
Amy Novotney
May 11, 2022
Maravilla at the Domain hosted a fashion show and luncheon last week to raise funds for three charities. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!
2,970 acts of kindness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2022
Waltonwood senior living communities completed 2,970 acts of kindness during February as part of a company-wide effort inspired by National Random Acts of Kindness Day, Feb. 17. Find out more, and learn...
Cupboards of Care
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Nov 10, 2021
Resident Carol Kulick purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at her local grocery store. Food insecurity is an issue for many low-income seniors. That’s why HumanGood, the sixth largest not-for-profit...
When it comes to understanding slips, don’t fall for the myths, home care expert says
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Sep 27, 2021
Many people dismiss falls as a normal part of aging. That couldn’t be further from the truth, according to Stephanie Wierzbicka, manager of strategic health programs at ComForCare, an Illinois-based...
Hurricane housing
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Sep 22, 2021
When Hurricane Ida hit southern Louisiana Aug. 29, Laketown Village, an assisted living and memory care community in Kenner, LA, managed by Pegasus Senior Living, also lost power. Read more, and find out...
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.”
Hear this: Music can have a powerful effect on homebound seniors
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jul 19, 2021
The benefits of developing music playlists for people with dementia are numerous, according to Dan Cohen, founder of Music & Memory.
The power of poetry
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jul 14, 2021
Hank Jaeckal, 93, recently won a poetry contest. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
‘You are never alone’: Longtime RN writes book to help people cope with death
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jun 21, 2021
If you were to ask most people if they are frightened of death, most would say yes. But in her book, parish nurse and grief group facilitator Beverly Wilkins, who lives in Ontario, Canada, makes a case...