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All decked out to support charity
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!

Stitching for adventure
Stitching for adventure
By
Amy Novotney
May 04, 2022

Last month, 95-year-old master quilter Rose Fraden’s designs were on display at the Peninsula Regent life plan community. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

No yolk! Gracie the chicken has residents’ hearts
No yolk! Gracie the chicken has residents’ hearts
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 27, 2022

Gracie the therapy chicken has provided unexpected comfort and joy to assisted living residents at Good Samaritan Society’s Willow Wind Assisted Living facility in Prescott, AZ, for the past three years….

Aging well, brick by brick
Aging well, brick by brick
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 20, 2022

In recognition of the 110th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, one Kansas City, MO, senior living resident has spent hours constructing a nearly 5-foot Lego model of the ship. Learn more, and find…

A model resident
A model resident
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 13, 2022

Model ship building helped this senior living resident relieve stress amid the pandemic. Learn more and find out how to submit your photos!

Operators support Ukraine
Operators support Ukraine
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2022

With Ukraine in a state of chaos, several senior living operators are taking action to help. Learn more, and find out how to submit photos of activities at your community.

$6,000 token as ground is broken
$6,000 token as ground is broken
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Mar 30, 2022

National Church Residences and general contractor Elford have donated $6,000 to the Berwick Civic Association in conjunction with the March 22 ceremonial earth shoveling at Brookwood Point, a senior living…

Residents raise Ukraine relief funds
Residents raise Ukraine relief funds
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Mar 23, 2022

Residents and staff members of The Osborn in Rye, NY, joined forces to raise more than $25,000 to assist with humanitarian relief efforts. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!

Chili for a cause
Chili for a cause
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Mar 09, 2022

Oak Hammond residents raised funds for the Alzheimer’s Association with a chili cook-off. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!

2,970 acts of kindness
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…

Motivate and empower
Motivate and empower
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Feb 23, 2022

Read about IntegraCare’s Motivational Advancement Program and learn how to submit your photos for consideration.

Valentine’s Day painting
Valentine’s Day painting
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Feb 16, 2022

Residents at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua in Nashua, NH, received a surprise visit just in time for Valentine’s Day. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

1.2 million reasons to celebrate
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…

Pandemic publishing
Pandemic publishing
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Feb 02, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people have chosen to occupy themselves in various ways. Some residents at Arrow Senior Living communities decided to get creative. Find out more, and learn how to submit…

The Cookie Lady
The Cookie Lady
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jan 26, 2022

Senior living resident Devena Thomsen leads a double life concocting delicious cookies. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos for consideration!

Holiday spirit continues
Holiday spirit continues
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jan 19, 2022

At Westwood Commons, residents continue to carry holiday cheer with them. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

Costumes and doughnuts
Costumes and doughnuts
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jan 12, 2022

Juniper Village at Spicewood Summit’s communications director dons a costume each week to deliver doughnuts to residents. Find out more and how to submit your photos!

Community kindness
Community kindness
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jan 05, 2022

With holiday spirit in tow, Dwayne J. Clark, founder and CEO of Aegis Living, popped into a local Walmart on Dec. 14 –– but his intent went beyond simply going grocery shopping. Find out more, and…

Calendar of expression
Calendar of expression
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Dec 22, 2021

Watermark Communities recognized resident artists through an Expressions 2022 calendar. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!

Crochet with a cause
Crochet with a cause
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Dec 15, 2021

Residents of Three Pillars Senior Living Communities in Dousman, WI, have been crafting for a cause this holiday season, and for the past year in general. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!