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International Yoga Day

May 30, 2021 — On June 21, International Day of Yoga focuses upon inspiring everyone to stay motivated at home and adopt a healthy lifestyle by doing exercise and yoga. Despite the ongoing pandemic, yoga requires little-to-no cost, provides great benefits, and can be practiced solo at home or in a small group via video or in-person with proper... Read More

Success Story: Debbie W.

May 30, 2021 — Debbie W. has been a resident of our assisted living for the last two years. She came to physical therapy in February with a goal for herself of being able to walk again. Debbie had an above knee amputation several years ago and has been wheelchair bound ever since. Our physical therapist established a personalized... Read More

Candy Month

May 30, 2021 — Candy can be traced back to 2000 B.C. Egyptians created candy by combining honey with figs, nuts, dates and spices. Sugarcane was used by the Chinese to sweeten ginger, licorice root and nuts. How or when June became National Candy Month is unknown, but it was started by the National Confectioner’s Association as a way... Read More

Sewing Machine Day: June 13

May 30, 2021 — The first American sewing machines were manufactured in New Hartford, Connecticut. They revolutionized textile manufacturing. With increased productivity the cost of textiles went down and clothing became more accessible to the common person. Do you remember when you first learned to sew? Who taught you? Was it your mother, grandmother, sister, aunt or possibly a... Read More

Happy Juneteenth!

May 30, 2021 — Juneteenth ( June 19) is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day. It is not a national holiday, but most states recognize it either as a state holiday or special commemoration day. Texas recognized it as a state holiday in 1980. Texans share a piece of history with Army Major... Read More

Celebrate Fathers on Sunday, June 20

May 30, 2021 — On Father’s Day, we celebrate the special guys in our lives. Not just fathers, but all the men who have made a positive impact on our life. A number of recent studies shine light on the positive effects of good fathering: men who play an active role in their children’s lives stimulate all aspects of... Read More

Activity Highlights

Apr 29, 2021 — Mother’s Day May 9th We will not be able to have visits on this day, however we will have the BBQ this week. Nurses Day May 6! Big THANK YOU to all our nurses for the excellent care they provide. Nursing Home Week May 9 We are excited for the Resident Family BBQ on May... Read More

Letter from the Administrator

Apr 29, 2021 — Hello Everyone, Finally, a partial reopening is happening. It’s not everything we would like, but it is something. Very shortly, we will be having a resident picnic, which involves family. It will be nice to finally get out and enjoy time together. Even though it will still have some stipulations, I hope many of you... Read More

May 26: Senior Health & Fitness Day

Apr 29, 2021 — National Senior Health & Fitness Day is a nationwide health and fitness event for aging adults. May 26 recognizes the importance of regular physical activity, and highlights what local organizations are doing to improve the health and fitness of older adults in their communities. Seniors need regular exercise to maintain muscle tone, boost endurance and... Read More

May is National Salad Month

Apr 29, 2021 — Salads have been eaten throughout history since the Roman Empire made them popular! The word “salad” comes from the Latin word sal (meaning: salt) that was used to season wild leafy greens. Now salad is defined as a cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other... Read More
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