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Senior Nutrition: Tips for Helping Loved Ones with Dementia Find Their Appetite

Posted by The Goodman Group on June 17, 2017

If you’re a caregiver for a loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer’s, mealtimes, like other daily activities, may take on unexpected changes or challenges....

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Topics: Nutrition

Why You Should Consider Taking a Daily Walk

Posted by The Goodman Group on June 16, 2017

We know that exercise is good for us and it’s important to stay active. But it’s also easy for some activities to fall by the wayside as we age. Running,...

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Topics: Fitness

Innovations in Senior Living: The Importance of Spirituality for Seniors

Posted by The Goodman Group on June 13, 2017

The definition of spirituality can be expansive. At Goodman Group managed properties, we recognize the various ways individuals express faith and spirituality,...

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Topics: Spiritual

How Senior Living Residents Create Impact Through Volunteering

Posted by The Goodman Group on June 8, 2017

“Through serving others, these acts help raise our sense of purpose and meaning,” says Hutch, Director of Spirituality for The Goodman Group. “Friendships and...

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Topics: Senior Living, Spiritual

How Memory Care Improved My Wife's Quality of Life [VIDEO]

Posted by The Goodman Group on June 6, 2017

“She has quality of life because I can see her smile. I can see her laugh.” In this video, Garry reflects on the decision to transition his wife, Marcia, into...

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Topics: Memory Care, Videos

Grandma's Roundtable: Connecting Seniors with Young Adults

Posted by The Goodman Group on June 1, 2017

It all started with an extended conversation between Gretta Freeman and her 18-year-old granddaughter, Jenny. She was about to leave home for college and...

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Topics: Senior Living, Spiritual

How My Mom Blossomed After Discovering Senior Living [VIDEO]

Posted by The Goodman Group on May 30, 2017

“It’s a happier relationship now,” says Clare Strohman, describing the changes she’s noticed since her mother moved to a senior living community. Clare says...

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Topics: Senior Living, Videos

The Healing Power of Pets for Seniors and Staff

Posted by The Goodman Group on May 26, 2017

During National Pet Month, we reflect on the fact that caring for animals is good for our health. We can all attest to the mood lifting and stress relieving...

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Topics: Senior Living

Senior Spiritual Wellbeing: Why Friendships Matter

Posted by The Goodman Group on May 25, 2017

Friendships help us celebrate the good times in life and support us through the challenges. As our kids move out and start families of their own, our ties with...

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Topics: Spiritual

Memory Care: What to Look For in a Community [VIDEO]

Posted by The Goodman Group on May 23, 2017

“If you’ve met one person with dementia, you’ve met one person with dementia. Everybody is absolutely different,” said Wendy, daughter of a resident in Naples,...

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Topics: Memory Care, Videos

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