Articles on "Independent Living Retirement Communities"
Continuing to Challenge Themselves in Independent Living
There is no question that Tricia and Russell Marks, married for 55 years, are world-rounded individuals constantly seeking ways to stay active and challenge themselves. Tricia, who served on the faculty of Princeton University, edited the prestigious Princeton University Library Chronicle. Her book, Deconstructing Legitimacy: Viceroys, Merchants, and the Military in Late Colonial Peru, was received in academic circles as a landmark study. As the couple lived in Latin America for 15 years, Russell’s business career included managing a sugar [...]
Reflecting on the Transition to an Assisted Living Facility
Today, when I turned the calendar over to show a new month, I realized that close to two years had passed since my wife, Marge, and I moved to an assisted living community.It seemed to be a good occasion for looking back at all that Marge and I had endured which led to our life-changing decision.I imagine our story would not be too different from our fellow residents. We did not give up our home because we [...]
Finding an Extended Family in a Retirement Community
Freeda Johnson and Colonel Donald Evans, Jr. may not have taken the same roads in life, but it was a similar one that led them to Sommerset, an independent living community in Sterling, Va. Although the former school teacher and decorated soldier relocated to their new home in order to be closer to their families, both have been pleasantly surprised to have found a tight-knit extended family with their fellow residents and staff. Freeda Johnson – Teachers Moves to Senior [...]
Using Art to Bring Out the Best in Senior Living
If there is one thing residents at Classic Residence in Chevy Chase, a Vi Community, are not doing, it is sitting still. At Classic Residence, an older adult rental community, vibrant lifestyles flourish, especially in Dick Swartz’s art class. Here, several individuals with varying art backgrounds gather to create different works and form lasting friendships. “This is the best group; they’re so engaged and excited,” said Dick. “Everyone here is doing something different.” A professional artist, who has led art [...]
Riding Through Life in a Senior Living Community
Sam Nicholson has four new reasons to celebrate. This is the number of gold medals the lifelong bicyclist took home in September at the New Jersey Senior Olympics. Not only is Sam proud of his recent accomplishments, but he is happy to have encouragement from an entire community at his home, Friends Village, a Quaker residence located in Newtown, Pa. For Sam, biking was a primary mode of transportation growing up. He was born and raised in Japan where his [...]
A Caring Environment in Assisted Living Community
“I never had a car and I never learned to drive,” Thelma Aronin says with a smile. Not that she needs it as a resident of over eight years at Morningside House in Ellicott City, Md. The grandmother of five not only has access to several activities and services, including transportation, but she enjoys the community’s convenient location only five minutes from her daughter Bobbie Bjorklund’s home. Born in St. Louis, Mo., Thelma worked as a salesperson until WWII broke [...]
An On-the-Go Lifestyle in a Retirement Community
As Atrium Village resident Ruth Klein walks through the crowded lobby of her home during a musical program, friends greet her enthusiastically. It is only a matter of minutes before she is dancing center stage with the performers, Gary Richman and “The Night at The Copa” Singers. This comes as no surprise to her peers and the staff of the senior retirement community, located in Owings Mills, who know that Ruth’s motto is to stay busy and involved. Crediting this [...]
ProAging at Springwell Assisted Living featuring expert on Brain Fitness
Nearly 60 professionals showed up a Springwell Senior Living in Baltimore, MD to network and engage in a discussion lead by Michael C. Patterson, a founding principal in mindRAMP & Associates, LLC, an educator and gerontologist who specializes in the areas of cognition, brain health and creativity. Please use the following list of attendees to help continue your networking efforts: Andrea Davison Access Nursing Services Inc (410) 321-5560 X16 adavison@accessnursing.net Lutherville Ann Murray adcieo (443) 253-5359 ann.murray@adcieo.com Baltimore Karen Osborne [...]
Still Thriving in Senior Housing
On May 4, Maggie Rollman turned 100 years old. While 100 may sound like a lot of years, and it is, Maggie shows almost no signs of slowing down. She is one of the most energetic, happy people you might want to meet. Fiercely independent, when offered an electric wheelchair recently, she turned it down because she is determined to keep moving on her own! Born in 1910, Maggie grew up in Baltimore. She loved fishing. Once she caught a [...]
Positive Changes in the Transition to a Retirement Community
No matter what changes have come her way, Reba Babst has always maintained a positive outlook on life. And it was no different when she found herself making the transition to a retirement community in Baltimore. Although this decision can be overwhelming for many, Reba was optimistic about moving to Springwell Senior Living, and her new home has far exceeded her expectations. A native of southern New Jersey, Reba married her high school sweetheart when she was 19 years old. [...]
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