“I've just gotten stronger. And secondly, it's made me emotionally better,” said Kent, a resident at The Inn on Westport in Sioux Falls, SD who is singing a...
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Sharing Residents' Stories with our "This is My Life" Program
Started earlier this year by Shawn, the spiritual director at The Commons on Marice, our "This is My Life" program is an opportunity to highlight a resident’s...
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Meet Marilyn: Retired U.S. Army Colonel Still Serving Her Country
Marilyn was already a nurse working in pediatrics when she learned about a pediatric nurse practitioner course offered by the U.S. Army. The concept of a nurse...
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Family History Questionnaire: How to Talk to Your Family About Their Life
For many people, it's very important to learn as much as possible about past generations. In fact, an MIT Technology Review reported earlier in 2019 that over...
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Gather and Grow: Nurturing More than Plants with Hydroponic Gardens
Residents at Cypress Palms, a senior living community managed by The Goodman Group, are finding that learning is just one of the joys of taking part in a...
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Music Lessons: The Ukulele Club at Terracina
When most people think about the ukulele, they think about a humble, simple instrument. They may even think of Don Ho or Tiny Tim. Yet for the residents of one...
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Theater for the Ages: The Magic of an Intergenerational Play Program
Part of the magic of the theater is that a really great play will appeal to all ages. And we have proof that a really great play program will, as well. Every...
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Pet Therapy And More: Bonding with All Kinds of Dogs at Regal Palms
Pets are a source of entertainment, companionship and stress relief for people of all ages, so it's no surprise that pet therapy is popular at senior living...
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How to Help a Grieving Parent: What to Do When One Parent Passes Away
The death of a spouse is considered the single most stressful life event. Sadly, it’s one our parents are eventually going to experience. But there are ways we...
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Ask the Chef: Natural Salt Alternatives that Make for a Delicious Flavor Profile
It's not uncommon for adults to be concerned about their salt intake. After all, salt has been linked to high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes. Yet...
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