moments matter

A Senior Living Resource Blog from The Goodman Group

Memory Care: How to Ease the Transition for Your Loved One

Posted by The Goodman Group on August 25, 2017

Determining the appropriate time to move your loved one into a memory care community is a difficult decision. “You know it’s coming, but you don’t let yourself...

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Topics: Memory Care

Seniors, Youth and Theatre: A Unique Intergenerational Partnership

Posted by The Goodman Group on August 24, 2017

Picture a popular play, presented by actors younger than eight and older than eighty. Fill the audience with their friends, family and the rest of the...

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Topics: Senior Living, Moments Matter

A Resident’s Story: Finding Purpose Through Building Community

Posted by The Goodman Group on August 22, 2017

Every day, there are millions of caregivers working hard to take care of the ones they love. Many of these caregivers share similar experiences and struggles...

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Topics: Senior Living

Finding the Right Senior Living Community Fit [VIDEO]

Posted by The Goodman Group on August 15, 2017

“It’s just a feeling of knowing that you belong,” says Ginny, a resident at Terracina Grand in Naples, Florida. “I felt like I was going to be able to meet...

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Topics: Senior Living, Videos

Support Groups for Caregivers: A Lifeline and Resource

Posted by The Goodman Group on August 11, 2017

“What’s troubling you this week? What is your biggest challenge?” asks Margie Ratcliff, Director of Volunteer Services at The Palms of Largo multilevel senior...

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Topics: Caregivers

Healthy Aging: How Seniors Stay Fit Through Pedaling

Posted by The Goodman Group on August 10, 2017

Visit any health club and you'll see plenty of pedaling. Whether it's spinning classes, stationary bikes, or people getting ready for a group ride, pedaling is...

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Topics: Fitness

Memory Care: Understanding the Caregiver's Journey [VIDEO]

Posted by The Goodman Group on August 8, 2017

“I love him and I don’t want to be lonely,” reflects Linda Walsh-Klein, the wife of memory care day care participant at Villa at Terracina Grand, a memory care...

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Topics: Memory Care, Videos, Moments Matter

Who's the Real Mentor? Intergenerational Program Bonds Students and Seniors

Posted by The Goodman Group on July 27, 2017

What started off as a service project for gifted students has evolved into so much more. “Originally, it began as a way to share what was happening in the...

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Topics: Senior Living, Spiritual, Moments Matter

How Stretching Promotes Healthy Aging

Posted by The Goodman Group on July 25, 2017

A lot of us like to start our morning with a cup of coffee. As you grab that cup o’ joe (or tea or OJ), think about starting your morning with a short...

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Topics: Fitness

How Spiritual Direction Helps Seniors Find Renewed Life Purpose

Posted by The Goodman Group on July 20, 2017

Each stage of life presents new challenges, but it's all part of life's journey. And every new chapter can be an opportunity to grow. The senior years, in...

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Topics: Spiritual