moments matter

A Senior Living Resource Blog from The Goodman Group

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

The Benefits of Aromatherapy for Aging Adults

Posted by The Goodman Group on May 18, 2017

“Aromatherapy is a great first resource to consider because it is holistic and natural,” said Tina Vauthier, Executive Director at Westpark Village senior...

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Meet Betty: Finding Purpose Through Service [VIDEO]

Posted by The Goodman Group on May 17, 2017

When Betty's husband was diagnosed with dementia, they made the decision to receive additional support at a nearby senior living community. “This is home,”...

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Topics: Senior Living, Videos

The Importance of Dental Care for Seniors

Posted by The Goodman Group on May 5, 2017

Maintaining good dental health isn’t just about having a bright, winning smile—although that’s a great goal. It’s also about maintaining overall good health....

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Topics: Nutrition

Tips for Keeping Your Medications Straight

Posted by The Goodman Group on April 27, 2017

Often times when organizing, we can overlook our vitamins and pills. Adults 65 and older use more medicine daily than any other age group in the United States,...

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Topics: Memory Care