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(14) --- [![](https://thegoodmangroup.com/wp-content/themes/thegoodmangroup/assets/logos/tgg-bug.svg)](https://thegoodmangroup.com) - [Who We Are](http://thegoodmangroup.com/who-we-are/) - [What We Manage](http://thegoodmangroup.com/what-we-manage/) - [What We Develop](https://thegoodmangroup.com/what-we-develop/) - [How We Innovate](https://thegoodmangroup.com/how-we-innovate/) - [Connect With Us](https://thegoodmangroup.com/connect-with-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/) # moments matter A Senior Living Resource Blog from The Goodman Group ## [Resident Ambassadors Make Transition Easier for New Residents](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/resident-ambassadors-program) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on November 8, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/res-program1.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/resident-ambassadors-program) When joining a new senior living community, it can take a while before residents feel like they belong. Even older adults, who've spent their lives meeting new... [Read More](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/resident-ambassadors-program) Topics: [Senior Living](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/senior-living), [Spiritual](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/spiritual) ## [Anxiety and Stress Support for Seniors](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/anxiety-and-stress-support-for-seniors) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on November 1, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/TGG_Blog_AnxietyStress_640x427_10.25.23.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/anxiety-and-stress-support-for-seniors) Everybody feels stressed now and then. It’s a natural response to difficult situations, leaving us worried or tense. Anxiety and stress can negatively affect... [Read More](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/anxiety-and-stress-support-for-seniors) Topics: [Senior Living](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/senior-living), [Spiritual](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/spiritual) ## [Searching for Home Sweet Home? Personalized Options for Touring Senior Living Communities](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/visiting-options-virtual-tours) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on October 11, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/Searching%20for%20Home%20Sweet%20Home_%20Options%20for%20Touring%20Senior%20Living%20Communities%20in%202021.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/visiting-options-virtual-tours) Senior living communities managed by The Goodman Group have developed a host of personalized virtual and in-person touring options for seniors and their... [Read More](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/visiting-options-virtual-tours) Topics: [Senior Living](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/senior-living), [Caregivers](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/caregivers), [Learning](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/learning) ## [Old Main Village Love Story Written by Mankato State Graduate; Living Where They Learned](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/old-main-village-love-story-written-by-mankato-state-graduate-living-where-they-learned) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on October 4, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/TGG_Blog_OldMainVillage_VIDEO_640x427_10.3.23.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/old-main-village-love-story-written-by-mankato-state-graduate-living-where-they-learned) Discover the captivating tale of love and nostalgia within the walls of Mankato's historic Old Main building. Now transformed into a senior living community... [Read More](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/old-main-village-love-story-written-by-mankato-state-graduate-living-where-they-learned) Topics: [Senior Living](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/senior-living), [Videos](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/videos) ## [The Role of Fellowship Tables in Senior Living Communities](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/the-role-of-fellowship-tables-in-senior-living-communities) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on September 27, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/TGG_Blog_FellowshipTables_640x427_9.12.23.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/the-role-of-fellowship-tables-in-senior-living-communities) Have you ever been to a popular restaurant that’s so busy they have a big table that can accommodate multiple parties at the same time? Shared tables enable... [Read More](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/the-role-of-fellowship-tables-in-senior-living-communities) Topics: [Senior Living](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/senior-living), [Nutrition](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/nutrition), [Moments Matter](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/moments-matter) ## [Starting the Senior Living Conversation \[VIDEO\]](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/senior-living-conversation) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on September 6, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/TGG_Blog_StartingConversation_VIDEO_640x427_8.17.23.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/senior-living-conversation) You may feel it’s the right time to start talking with a loved one about senior living options but you’re not sure how receptive your loved one—or even the... [Read More](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/senior-living-conversation) Topics: [Senior Living](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/senior-living), [Videos](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/videos) ## [Soak Up the Sun! 7 Outdoor Activities for Seniors](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/outdoor-activities-for-seniors) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on August 16, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/TGG_Blog_Sun_640x427_7.24.23.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/outdoor-activities-for-seniors) Getting outdoors and enjoying some fresh air is good for the body, mind and soul. Our bodies need sunlight to produce vitamin D, a nutrient used to build and... [Read More](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/outdoor-activities-for-seniors) Topics: [Fitness](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/fitness), [Senior Living](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/senior-living) ## [What is a Liberalized Diet](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/what-is-a-liberalized-diet) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on August 9, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/TGG_Blog_LiberalizedDiet_640x427_7.24.23.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/what-is-a-liberalized-diet) When most of us hear the word “diet,” we picture a structured list of dos and don’ts. Eat this, never that. But, what if “that” happens to be your favorite... [Read More](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/what-is-a-liberalized-diet) Topics: [Senior Living](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/senior-living), [Nutrition](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/nutrition) ## [How to Achieve Lower Saturated Fat in a Senior's Diet](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/how-to-achieve-lower-saturated-fat-in-a-seniors-diet) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on July 19, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/TGG_Blog_LowerSaturatedFat_640x427_7.6.23.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/how-to-achieve-lower-saturated-fat-in-a-seniors-diet) When people move into a managed senior living community, they often ask about saturated fat in our meals, shared Mark Holmes, national director of culinary... [Read More](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/how-to-achieve-lower-saturated-fat-in-a-seniors-diet) Topics: [Senior Living](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/senior-living), [Nutrition](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/topic/nutrition) ## [The Role of Supplements in Senior Nutrition](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/the-role-of-supplements-in-senior-nutrition) Posted by [The Goodman Group](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/author/the-goodman-group) on June 28, 2023 [![](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/hubfs/TGG_Blog_Supplements_640x427_6.14.23.jpg)](https://blog.thegoodmangroup.com/the-role-of-supplements-in-senior-nutrition) “Seniors may think they need Ensure and other commercial products to get the nutrition they need, but most do not,” says Mark Holmes, national director of... 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