For many, music is a creative outlet that can connect us to emotions, inspire us to move, sing, and dance, and acts as the soundtrack to life’s most important moments. There is no doubt that music plays a significant role in life’s key moments, and research has also proven music to be a powerful medicine, especially for seniors. This is due in part to the provision of significant amounts of… Read More
Currently more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and nearly 10 million people are diagnosed each year. When most people think of dementia, our minds first go to memory loss. However, unfortunately memory loss is only the tip of the iceberg. Dementia is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of memory loss and judgment, but people can also experience a multitude of symptoms that can impact a… Read More
DONATIONS EVENT | APRIL 22 – 30, 2022 | 9AM – 3PM | Goodwill Hawaii is in need of donations including: clothing for kids and adults, shoes, toys and small household supplies (pots and pans, cooking utensils etc.) for local under served families. ‘Ilima at Leihano and our friends are here to help! If your closets and cupboards are in need of some spring cleaning and you’re looking to… Read More
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022 | 4PM – 5PM | Join us at Byron Park as we host our “Beers with Byron Park Professional Partners Happy Hour” beer flight tasting event for our referral partners featuring our locally owned and operated brewery, Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden. Get your taste buds ready, grab your beer mug, and join in on the fun! Please RSVP via email or by calling 925.937.1700. … Read More
Join us at Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine as we host an informative ‘Leaders are Always Learning’ monthly event for industry professionals, providing them the opportunity to share insight on their area of expertise. Enjoy lunch while networking, expanding and strengthening your professional knowledge. We hope you can join us! HAVING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOSPICE Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 12pm – 1:30pm Jodi Schaefers with Cadence Hospice HOW… Read More
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 | 2PM – 3PM “Downsizing / Spring Cleaning” is an informative seminar addressing a key concern for seniors who are overwhelmed with the thought of downsizing and moving. Those who attend usually leave the seminar energized with an “I can do it!” attitude about a pending move. Tammy Joe Borosky and her team of moving experts from Clear Organizing, LLC will be on the panel sharing… Read More
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 | At First Colonial Inn, we understand that being a caregiver is a big responsibility and want you to know that you don’t have to do it alone. Invite your family and friends and join us at our community for an open forum discussion support group presented by Kindred Hospice. This month, we will be discussing steps you can take to support your journey with the… Read More
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022 | 10AM – 11AM “Moving Forward” is an informative and interactive seminar addressing a key concern for seniors who are overwhelmed with the thought of moving. Those who attend usually leave the seminar energized with an “I can do it!” attitude about a pending move. Greg Gunderson, owner of Gentle Transitions will be helping us discover tools to eliminate the physical, mental, and environmental clutter. Greg… Read More
Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 1pm – 4pm Spring is in the air! Join us for an exciting open house and experience our thriving community, including our private cottages, independent and assisted living apartment homes. While you’re here, take a tour of our beautiful campus and enjoy the warmth and hospitality of our exceptional staff. Refreshments and delicious hors d’oeuvres will be served while you experience Magnolia Glen. We hope… Read More
Barbara Bruning, a resident of Woodland Terrace, a Kisco Senior Living community, started college in her late 40s at the encouragement of her husband. She had always been creative, making cards for loved ones, wood paintings and hand painted eggs, which she could blow out with just one hole. It only seemed natural that Bruning take the opportunity to strengthen her talent. “My husband saw some of the things… Read More