Apple season
An apple a day keeps the doctor away or, in the case of Westwood Commons residents, it’s seasonal fun and a dose of vitamin C. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
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Set sail
Going sailing had always been on Elizabeth Dibrell’s bucket list, and thanks to a surprise organized by employees of the senior living community, her dream came true. Read more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Road of gratitude
Dan Guill, CEO of Chicago-based Enlivant, appreciates employees and residents and is determined to make it known. Read more, and find out how to submit your photos! -
Cupboards of Care
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 multi-site senior living and care provider in the country, according to the 2021 LeadingAge Ziegler 200, created a program to help fix the problem. Cupboards of… -
Hurricane help
Employees of Discovery Senior Living recently came together to deliver much-needed supplies to those struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Seniors support students
A local Farmington, NM middle school has a new neighbor lending a helping hand. Learn more and how to submit your photos! -
Gazette for grandparents
Easing the ability for senior living residents to keep in touch with their grandchildren — in a more accessible and enjoyable way — is the idea behind Famileo, a company with a mission to bridge the gap between generations. Learn more, and see how to submit your photos! -
Staying in tune
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 for senior living communities. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Resident takes flight
Roderick “Buddy” Fernandez, a Franciscan Villa Assisted Living resident and World War II veteran, boarded the “Stearman” biplane. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos! -
Hurricane housing
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 how to submit your photos! -
Atrium Village art
A custom Venetian glass sculpture is now installed in the lobby at Atrium Village. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Celebrity culinary creations
Celebrity chef Jet Tila recently visited Eskaton Village Carmichael. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Seniors support students
Residents at Poet’s Walk Sarasota, a Spring Hills memory care community in Florida, recently gathered to help area students ease into the school year with style. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Scholarships and service
South Setauket, NY, life plan community Jefferson’s Ferry has awarded a $2,000 scholarship. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Summer of fun
Residents at Woodridge, a DePaul senior living community in Monroe, NC, have had a lot of fun this summer. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Anaheim Olympics
While the Tokyo Olympics are getting all the attention, residents of Emerald Court launched its own Olympic-style games. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
The Aloha spirit
Residents at Watercrest Winter Park, Winter Park, FL, recently were transported to Hawaii without even stepping on a plane. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Hot diggity dog
When it comes to hot dogs, Spring Hills Somerset Assisted Living, Somerset, NJ, takes them seriously. And in style! Find out more, and read how to submit your photos! -
The power of poetry
Hank Jaeckal, 93, recently won a poetry contest. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos! -
Parade of patriots
Residents and employees at Vi at Bentley Village in Naples, FL, marched to their own beat during the Fourth of July. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!
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