Movement 4 Life It is not new to hear that 2020 was not a great year, but for senior living communities it was a scary and stressful year. As many of you have noticed in your own lives, Covid-19 has disrupted many of our fitness and daily movement routines. This disruption has led to changes …
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This November, Christian Living Communities joins with organizations across the country to celebrate and support family caregivers of older adults. As your family progresses through the various stages of life, you may find yourself acting as a family caregiver for an older adult. You are not alone. According to a 2020 AARP report, more than …
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#WeCareWeWear Mask Up Challenge Christian Living Communities and Cappella Living Solutions recently challenged all 23 of our communities across the nation to spotlight their community’s superb masking-up and infection control efforts by creating videos that highlighted the Why, How, and for Whom they wear a mask. Teams put their funniest, artsiest and most theatrical voices …
To stop the spread of coronavirus, health officials have instructed the public to practice social distancing, which means staying home, avoiding crowds, and keeping your distance—at least 6 feet—from others. Many people who have been self-quarantined for the past week feel lonely and frightened, although they know their isolation is for the greater good. Senior …
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The enormous heart Christian Living Communities team members have for residents is visible each day in the exceptional care and services they provide. But if you haven’t had the opportunity to witness that heart firsthand, here’s another clear example of their generosity. We just wrapped up our 6th annual Give a Hand employee giving campaign, …
“When my parents moved to Someren Glen, we didn’t realize that chaplains were part of the community. Now, I can’t imagine my mom, or really anyone, living out their final days without a chaplain,” shares family member Bud Cook. Through the generous support of friends, residents and family members, Christian Living Communities is enhancing its …
Masterpiece Living® (MPL) is a well-known authority in senior living for its successful aging initiatives and ongoing collaboration with nearly 80 organizations nationwide. This spring, MPL launched the network-wide Living It®, a four-week campaign designed to inspire and challenge people to try new pursuits in the four components of wellness: Social Engagement, Intellectual Challenge, Physical Health and Spiritual Fulfillment (SIPS). “Trying …
“Dementia doesn’t rob someone of their dignity, it’s our reaction to them that does.” – Teepa Snow Like most people in the field of senior living, I’ve learned everything I know about dementia from other professionals and service providers. I recently attended a session at the LeadingAge PEAK conference that completely shifted my paradigms. This …