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CCRC opens specialized unit to care for older adults with COVID-19
May 9th, 2020 Watch our Home Front Heroes Day Celebration Video! You may recall the festivities surrounding the inaugural Home Front Heroes Day event last year. A large group made up of teammates, residents, families and supporters filed into the Auditorium to participate in a very patriotic celebration spearheaded by WWII veteran, John “Lucky” Luckadoo and …
Dealing with the aftermath of a stroke can be frustrating for both the survivor and caregiver. Recovering from a stroke requires intense physical, mental and emotional demands. To regain independence, stroke survivors must be patient and consistently push themselves beyond their expectations. While post-stroke rehabilitation doesn’t cure the effects of a stroke, it’s the best …
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ADLs. BADLs. IADLs. DADLs. These activities of daily living acronyms may look like alphabet soup, but in reality, they’re essential ways to assess how seniors function so they can remain independent longer, with just the right amount of support when they need it. Activities of daily living definition There are three categories of everyday tasks …
The time has come to downsize your home and make a move to an independent living community where you can enjoy genuine friendships, opportunities for personal fulfillment and a purpose-filled retirement. When touring senior apartments and considering apartment floor plans, you’ll want to choose one that best complements your lifestyle and personality. You may be …
No space? No problem! Living in a senior apartment doesn’t mean your dirt-digging days are behind you or that it’s too late to discover your inner green thumb. Whether you’re new to planting or a seasoned expert, container gardening is ideal for seniors who have little or no garden space. While planting a garden takes …
For seniors, getting older doesn’t have to mean getting weaker. These days, 70 is the new 50 with more older adults living healthier and longer thanks to exercise programs centered on weight training for seniors. In addition to building strength, weight training exercises for seniors help maintain bone density; fight the loss of muscle mass; …
The health and wellness benefits of blending elements of nature and green space into everyday life are significant. That’s why more seniors are on the move and choosing walkable neighborhoods found in independent living communities over a concrete jungle high-rise life. What makes a neighborhood walkable? Walkable neighborhoods in senior living communities have several characteristics …
Sunday 11:00 Live Streaming from Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church-Chapel 1:30 Pops Symphony bus departs, ticket required 4:30 Vespers with Rev. Carolyn Mitchell- Chapel Monday Dining Menu Week 1 begins today Deadline to sign up for “Porgy and Bess” Opera Livestreaming from the Met at Cinemark on Saturday 2/1 10:00 Brainer-cise- Fun and Games Room 1:00 Broadening …