When Parents Say No to Assisted Living: Steps You Can TakeApril 16, 2024 After months of worrying about your parents living safely alone and weeks of learning about the benefits of assisted living, you finally sat down with your loved ones to have… Keep Reading
How an Independent Living Community Can Help You Age in PlaceApril 2, 2024 The desire to age in place—remaining at home and in their community—is expressed by more than three-quarters of adults aged 50 and older, according to AARP. Unfortunately, not everyone lives… Keep Reading
Cultivating Community Through GardeningMarch 26, 2024 Presbyterian Village North (PVN) recently began working with an on-site ElderGrow educator, who visits the Assisted Living residents twice a month, to teach classes, perform garden maintenance and provide residents… Keep Reading
Stay on Your Feet: Prevent Falls and Improve Your Balance with These StepsMarch 19, 2024 As we grow older, two circumstances can greatly impact maintaining health and independence—falling and the fear of falling. Falling is a common experience in the older adult population. It’s estimated… Keep Reading
Embrace Growing Older: How Assisted Living Helps with the Art of PivotingMarch 12, 2024 Aging is often viewed as a time of limitation, but it can also offer unparalleled opportunity. As we grow older, we’ll continue to encounter experiences—some requiring adjustments and others that… Keep Reading
10 Ways Assisted Living Helps Residents Rediscover Joy in LifeFebruary 27, 2024 If you or a loved one is considering the benefits of an assisted living community, it’s essential to recognize its potential to provide much more than a safe place for… Keep Reading
Stewardship Award Recipient: Estee Cahani, PT, DPTFebruary 22, 2024 Awarded quarterly by the Forefront Living Foundation, the Stewardship Award is presented to an outstanding teammate of Forefront Living, or its entities, who displays the values of diversity, integrity, compassion… Keep Reading
Assisted Living Book Review with Executive DirectorOctober 18, 2023 The popularity of Executive Director of Presbyterian Village North (PVN), Dustin Allen’s Book Review series, has steadily grown among residents. The series began in November 2022 with approximately 80 Independent… Keep Reading
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Talking to Your Parents About Assisted LivingOctober 10, 2023 Have you noticed your parents are beginning to struggle with bathing or dressing? Is home upkeep becoming too much of a challenge or are healthy meals routinely replaced with snacks… Keep Reading