Living our days filled with a sense of purpose -- caring deeply about a goal or objective, usually in service of others -- feels good at any time in our lives....
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Seniors Find Purpose and Meaning Through Serving Others
Topics: Senior Living, Spiritual, Caregivers, Learning
Handwritten Letters Create New Connections
Sometimes, Diane K. and Sharyn write about their families. Sometimes, they chat about Stillwater, where one of Sharyn's sons lives. Other times, they just...
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How Tai Chi for Seniors Can Improve Mind, Body, and Spirit
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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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....
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