Savannah Grand of Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida, recently hosted a Relay for Life Kick Off celebration in support of the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life raises much-needed funds and awareness to support life-saving treatment and research for those with cancer. More than 4 million people in over 20 countries are now participating in…
Have you met JR? He’s blond, very handsome, and smiles a lot! Yes, he’s the golden retriever with all of these attributes, and The Peninsula’s pet therapy dog. At 10:15 every Saturday morning, you can find him greeting about 40 residents in The Garden, the memory support residence at The Peninsula. Even residents from the assisted living community…
At The Peninsula, an assisted living and memory carecommunity in Hollywood, celebrating the holidays is very meaningful for residents and staff. The community makes this time of year extra special by creating the warmth of home with holiday celebrations and traditions. “We know how important social activities are which commemorate each season,” said Susan Hernandez, associate executive director. Thanksgiving,…
While any kind of exercising offers improved health benefits, different types that focus on certain aspects of an individual can improve someone’s daily living. That’s why Michelle A. Hertz, the Resident Programming Director for The Peninsula, an assisted living and memory support community in Hollywood, takes time to develop exercise routines that will suit each resident’s…
The theater in The Peninsula is a highlight of the assisted living and memory support community that is well-loved by residents and guests. It is in use four to five times each week, and features movies, live entertainment, theatrical performances, informative doctors’ presentations, religious services, parties, and much more. For example, in July, the theater hosted a…
Caregivers find little time for themselves. Days run together with a myriad of responsibilities when they are caring for a loved one. Our families often tell us they had very little time for themselves before their mom or dad moved to The Peninsula, an assisted living and memory support community in Hollywood. They felt overwhelmed without…
It’s often been said that the thirst for knowledge is the Fountain of Youth. For Helen Collins, the adage holds true. Helen recently celebrated her 103rd birthday with family, friends, neighbors, and fellow residents at Savannah Grand of Sarasota. Born in 1913 in Fort Worth, Texas, Helen is the eldest of four sisters. Helen followed in her…
The Peninsula, the assisted living and memory support community in Hollywood, celebrates the fall season in full regalia starting in October. While the thermometers don’t dip very far below 70 degrees here in South Florida, the fall festivities at The Peninsula certainly make it seem that fall is in the air. Michelle A. Hertz, The Peninsula’s resident programming coordinator, created an…
Savannah Court of Bartow celebrated Valentine’s Day in style this month with heart-shaped goodies and a bounty of smiles. The festivities were attended by our senior residents, their family, friends, and caretakers. The backdrop of the celebration? Love, of course! Love is our greatest healer, our greatest ally, the proven and trusted solution for any challenge.…
Every Saturday at The Peninsula, an assisted living and memory support community in Hollywood, residents gather for the arrival of a special guest: JR the therapy dog. Brought to the community by his owner and handler Sue Travis, the golden retriever is welcomed by everyone from the minute she arrives in her convertible with JR in the back…