Articles on "Activities for Seniors"
A great example of generations coming together for “purpose”
I had a brief business meeting that I needed to attend this morning and then I was able to head back to the auditorium to catch the tail end of a fantastic program that links the residents to University of Pennsylvania students. Approximately 25 students from the University of Pennsylvania for whom English is their second language come to The Watermark on a monthly basis. Residents pair off with 1-3 students and they engage in conversation. The intention of the program [...]
This is the way to valet!
I have referenced the Draisin bikes several times on this blog. However until last week I had never actually ridden the bikes. At last weeks ProAging meeting I had the opportunity to help valet many senior-serving professionals from the parking lot to the event thanks to John Bruno at Bikes at Vienna. It was fantastic experience! We were able to provide rides and demos to professionals and residents and everyone loved the bikes. It was great to see all the [...]
I HOPE this is the future of senior living communities!
If you have been following my blog you should know that my feeling on what really needs to be changed in senior living is to have younger people living (not working or visiting) alongside the elders. Less segregation by age and ability. Take a look at this story about a minor league baseball player who got “placed” in an assisted living community instead of the more typical host family scenario. This story illustrate the importance of purpose in all of [...]
Coming back “home”
One of the appealing elements of living at Paul Spring was that the location was far enough away from my “home” that I wouldn’t run into my neighbors, family and friends. This detachment really helped me immerse myself during my time there. Now that I am not a “resident”, I really wish that I had chosen a more convenient location to my home/office so I could “pop in” more frequently. This is very important element for families to consider when reviewing options, if a location [...]
Homecoming!
This afternoon was my first return trip back to Paul Spring for the weekly Friday afternoon happy hour. I was really looking forward to seeing my new friends, but what really had me charged up was that I was bringing my kids with me to meet everyone and they could see where daddy lived! My kids were talking about it this all week, my wife had shown them the videos I made during my stay, so they were pretty curious. The [...]
An Overview of the 43 year old retirement community resident project
If you are new to this blog and my project, I put together a “cliff notes” version to get you up to speed. Introduction Click here for my letter to the residents, staff and families of Paul Spring Video that describes my vision for the project Preadmission paperwork and screening These two posts summarize the preadmission process Admissions Health Screening Downsizing Although I didn’t actually move my furnishings in with me, I went through the process of selecting what I [...]
I learned how to REALLY visit a museum today!
We just returned from the National Museum of American History today, and I wanted to write a post while the experience was fresh in my mind. As promised I have a few photos of our gang. Here is a photo of everyone at lunch. After we arrived at the museum we agreed to meet in the lobby at 11:30, we could do whatever we wanted; all of us were interested to see the Star Spangled Banner exhibit The exhibit is [...]
Staying ‘In Tune’ with the Entertainment World
As a tax accountant for 20 years with her own business in Arlington, Va., Marta Harkins utilized her mathematics background to help others. “I loved to help people save money,” she said. “You become friends with these people after learning about them and it was very gratifying.” A volunteer at Virginia Hospital Center for many years, Marta, aside from offering her assistance to others, also devoted a great deal of her time to one of her favorite activities, reading. However, [...]
A Permanent Address
As a long-time mail carrier, Frank Robinson prided himself on ensuring correspondence was received at what had become very familiar destinations. There is one address in particular, however, with which he has recently grown quite accustomed, and no, he will not be making a delivery there. Instead, Frank has been relaxing and having fun at this location otherwise known as Chandler Hall, a Quaker-driven continuing care community in Newtown, PA. For an individual who has served others in different ways, [...]
A Lifelong Volunteer
It only takes a few moments with Roslyn “Babs” Rhodes to see her energetic, passionate and optimistic spirit shining through. She shares a great deal of that spirit with the numerous volunteer organizations in which she is involved. From childhood to an active retirement at Attleboro Village, a continuing care community located in Langhorne, PA, volunteering has always just been a “part of life” for Babs. “This is the way I can pay back society,” Babs commented. “It keeps me [...]
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