Sunday, September 7th is Grandparents Day. Grandparents are crucially important figures, both to their grandchildren and adult children, but also to society as a whole. The profile of the American grandparent is changing. They are growing in numbers, widely diverse, and younger than past generations. According to U.S. Census Bureau figures, the average age of a new grandparent is just…read more →
Dana Larsen is a senior living writer whose mission is to educate and empower seniors and caregivers with the resources and knowledge they need to care for their elderly loved ones and themselves. She writes, “Our elderly loved ones need a little extra TLC during the hot summer months. Senior dehydration is a common health issue that can lead to…read more →
Moving is a major life event and can be a stressful time for anyone. Despite the many advantages of Independent Living communities, making the decision to move can still be difficult. You may feel angry or embarrassed they you’re no longer able to maintain your current home, or regret that it simply feels “too big” for you now. Even if…read more →
Our Garden Patio Party was postponed from Friday, June 20th to Friday, June 27th due to our abundance of rain this year. However, on the 27th we still had threat of rain so we moved indoors. Regardless, it was still a great time of celebrating summer. The patio fountain was moved indoors for the event. Residents were encouraged to complete…read more →
All the donations, large and small, made our fundraising garage sale a huge success! $801.18 will be split with Habitat for Humanity. A special thanks to all who participated in this event.
On Monday June 2, Arleen and Betty assisted Debra in planting a garden variety of tomato, pepper, herb, squash and strawberry plants in 2 raised patio boxes which are 48″ Long x 24″ Deep x 32″ High. No bending or back issues will be caused by these little plants. Corn seeds were also planted in a specially prepared barrel. Let…read more →
The prospect of downsizing can be difficult for seniors moving to a retirement community. A lifetime of memories associated with possessions can be daunting to wade through. There are ways to help ease the transition for you or your senior loved ones. See May 2014 Newsletter for Downsizing Tips.
Jupiter and his handler, Renee Schell, from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department taught us much about the Great Horned Owl . He is cared for in captivity because he suffers from macular degeneration.