Barbara remembers her mother washing the kids' hair the night before morning church services. "We all had long hair," she says of herself and her siblings....
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Lessons from an 89-Year-Old Mother: Heartfelt Memories, Independence and Resilience
Topics: Senior Living
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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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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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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We Value our Volunteers: Meet Sharon and Iva Rose
If you ever wondered about the benefits of volunteering, you can learn a lot from 92-year-old Iva Rose and 72-year-old Sharon, two lifelong volunteers with a...
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Notes and the Nervous System: How Singing Improves Parkinson’s Symptoms
It's not surprising to hear the sound of music at The Palms of Largo, a senior living campus in Largo, Florida. After all, most people enjoy music – whether...
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Meet Jim: I Thrive in My Community [VIDEO]
Coon Rapids, Minnesota, has always felt like home for Jim, whose late wife, Donna, served 42 years on the city’s planning commission. It’s where their son,...
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Meet Ron & Connie: I Will Do What's Best for My Family [VIDEO]
“We’ve always done a lot together,” says Connie. She, her husband Ron, and their family have spent a busy and productive life together. Ron was the president...
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