Articles on "Senior Videos"
Best Friends in a Retirement Community
Among the greatest gifts people can offer is friendship. It provides social support for all ages and is especially significant for the older population, as is evident in the story of Fedora Chiodo and Jocelyne Moriconi. These Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue residents have been inseparable since the day they met and could not be happier having not only the support of one another, but their nearby children and the Sunrise staff. “My mother is so much happier with her new [...]
Planning for a Successful Retirement
It was their similar career aspirations that ultimately brought New York City natives Imogene and Leonard Lehman together. The two were among a class of 150 men and six women when they met and graduated from Yale Law School 60 years ago. Not surprisingly, their ideas for the future were also in sync when they recently considered the idea of a retirement community and found Ingleside at King Farm, a continuing care community that was being built near their home. [...]
Making the Move to a Retirement Community
It was while attending Johns Hopkins University for graduate school that Anne and Bertram Wyatt-Brown first met. Not only were they both focused on careers in teaching, but they soon learned they shared many other interests, such as writing and music. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that they were on the same page when recently making decisions for their future in a retirement community. Over the years, the Wyatt-Browns traveled a great deal teaching at different institutions. After beginning [...]
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. [...]
A Picture Perfect Retirement Community
“It’s picture perfect.” That is how Jane and Bob Angus describe their lifestyle at Ingleside at Rock Creek, the Continuing Care Retirement Community in Washington, D.C. where they have lived for almost a decade. It is a fitting description in light of Jane’s passion for photography. Her photographs are displayed prominently throughout the community, on its website and in newsletters and brochures. Raised in a military household, Jane was used to constantly moving before meeting Bob. “I went to ten [...]
Still Blowing His Own Horn in a Retirement Community
The phrase “blowing his horn” takes a literal meaning with Benjamin Nickson. Although he has accomplished much in his life worth “blowing his horn” about, he has a low-key authentic personality. Ben has literally been playing his trumpet for 75 years, yet he sheepishly shares, “I am a wannabe trumpet player.” However he may refer to his talent, Benjamin can be seen continually practicing at Grand Oaks, an independent and assisted living residence on the campus of Sibley Hospital in [...]
The Next Step to Independent Living
For many, the process of downsizing from the family home can be an emotional and difficult experience. Margaret Castoro, however, has managed to maintain a positive attitude throughout the transitions she has made with her husband, Joseph, including their most recent to Brightview Avondell, a rental retirement community located in Bel Air. “You just go to the next step,” she said. “You have your memories in your heart and you remember all of it, but they’re just a bunch of [...]
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A few weeks ago I had the privilege to attend a drum circle conducted by my friend Alan Yellowitz at Sunrise of Bluemont Park. In all my years of visiting communities I don’t think I have witnessed such a unique activity. The activity started the moment Alan would start unpacking and setting up his drums. Many of the residents were asking him questions about the drums and he would share information about their design and history. Once the drum circle [...]
It’s not Bingo or Bridge ““ Drum Circles at Retirement Communities
A few weeks ago I had the privilege to attend a drum circle conducted by my friend Alan Yellowitz at Sunrise of Bluemont Park. In all my years of visiting communities I don’t think I have witnessed such a unique activity. The activity started the moment Alan would start unpacking and setting up his drums. Many of the residents were asking him questions about the drums and he would share information about their design and history. Once the drum circle [...]
The Art of Retirement Living
Before Madeline Brown Fowler moved to Sommerset Retirement Community in Sterling, Va., she had never picked up a paintbrush or had any significant interest in art. Now the energetic great-grandmother of ten proudly talks about her newfound passion for creative expression through art. While many people can find the transition to a senior living residence challenging, Madeline’s optimistic personality and passion for life has unlocked many opportunities for her in her new home. She truly has mastered the art of [...]
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