Flowing, graceful movements. Relaxed breathing. Lowered blood pressure. Elevated mood. Depression relief. A sense of peace. These have all been used to...
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How Tai Chi for Seniors Can Improve Mind, Body, and Spirit
How Spiritual Care Directors are Connecting Residents with Family, Spirituality, and Each Other
Individuals residing in senior living communities across the country are feeling the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and it's been...
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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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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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Meet Glenn: I Will Make Friends [VIDEO]
96-year-old Glenn felt disconnected and lacked a meaningful purpose in his life. In fact, he spent much of his life feeling misunderstood. It’s no surprise,...
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Meet Blanca: I Will Find Community [VIDEO]
“You can’t just take up space. You have to renew your life.” That’s what Blanca, an 81-year-old resident at Terracina Grand, believes. After suffering the loss...
Read MoreMeet Tommy: I Will Embrace Leadership [VIDEO]
Tommy didn’t know what to expect when he moved to Terracina Grand with his wife after discovering she had dementia. “When I came here, I wanted activity but I...
Read MoreMeet Jeannie: I Will Discover Community [VIDEO]
“I was not in great shape — I mean mentally, physically, I was pretty much a mess. Every day, I was losing Art,” says Jeannie, a Terracina Grand resident....
Read MoreSoaring®: Meet The Goodman Group’s Spiritual Care Program [VIDEO]
“I think that the name of the program, Soaring®, is so important because you’re seeing these residents who have carried sorrow and have run out of hope come...
Read MoreLoneliness in Seniors: Common Signs to Look For and 3 Ways to Combat It
It's common for seniors to experience a sense of loneliness whether living at home or in a senior living community. As social beings, we all want and need...
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