As Thanksgiving comes around, I think back to my volunteer experience in Guatemala City last summer. There, I was reminded about the importance of taking time to enjoy life—wherever you happen to be.
Top-of-the-line living: amenities and comforts for long-term care living
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2010
The only CCRC in Nassau County, New York, has numerous amenities and comfortable public spaces for residents
It’s time to make that deserving leader a Women of Distinction nominee
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 22, 2023
The early deadline for the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program is just two weeks away and counting down. Prime time for action, in other words.
Mastering the ‘how’ behind that marketing ‘wow’
By
Marty Jensen
Oct 31, 2019
When Wyndemere Senior Living in Wheaton, IL, launched an expansion this summer, it was our first major capital project since 1999. Meeting — and then exceeding — marketing expectations was critical....
Hundreds of strangers attend, provide services at funeral of veteran abandoned at nursing home
By
Eliza Mattson
Jul 03, 2024
When nursing homes find themselves with a deceased resident whom family and friends do not lay claim to, there can still be a heartwarming outcome.
Another perspective on the Virtual Dementia Tour
By
Lassie Pappas
Oct 28, 2013
While I do not give hands-on care, as a director of purchasing I am acutely aware that each decision I help make touches the residents daily — it’s what I am most proud of in my role. My experience...
Design Decisions: A tower of strength
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2011
Expanding occupancy in a finite amount of lot space occurs in a downtown six-story high rise that overlooks the heart of the city.
Rah-rah-rah retirement: Alumni of the University of Texas retire at their alma mater
By
Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2010
All these ‘exes’ live in Texas—at Longhorn Village, a new retirement community influenced and occupied by University of Texas alumni
Reaching new heights: Seattle retirement community incorporates foresight and style into its design
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2009
Seattle’s first new CCRC in three decades features high-end urban living, modern conveniences and truly adaptive care
An IDEAL partnership for seniors
By
Jessica McKay
Jun 24, 2013
At Greenspring retirement community, we are truly dedicated to keeping residents healthy in mind, body, and spirit. A recent partnership and study highlights our efforts.