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$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!

Improv acting
Improv acting
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Dec 08, 2021

Residents at The Palace, Coral Gables, FL, are expressing themselves and letting their creativity flow. Find out more and how to submit your photos.

Apple season
Apple season
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Dec 01, 2021

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!

Set sail
Set sail
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Nov 24, 2021

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…

Road of gratitude
Road of gratitude
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Nov 17, 2021

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
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…

Hurricane help
Hurricane help
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 27, 2021

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…