Valentine’s Day is a holiday that appeals to all ages. Kids love it for the cartoon valentines, chocolate, and other candy they receive. Couples love making it a date night or the opportunity to exchange special gifts. For aging loved ones, though, the day might stir feelings of loneliness or longing if they’ve lost their…
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As the holiday festivities wrap up and you begin looking toward 2019, picking the right New Year’s resolution can help you plan for your happiest and healthiest year yet. And you don’t have to change everything about your life, either – sometimes just a couple tweaks can make the biggest difference. Here at Senior Living…
As the holidays approach, a lot of us are excited to greet the new weather, celebrate with friends and family, and appreciate all the season has to offer. But for seniors, the holidays can be a difficult time. Less daylight can affect mood, holiday gatherings may remind seniors of loved ones lost, and a change…
The holiday season is a special and exciting time that can also be clouded by stress. Expectations are high to make every event perfect, family members may suddenly be in closer quarters than usual, and the seniors in our life may be worried about how they’ll get to take part in holiday plans. Senior Living…
Halloween is that great time of year when we all get to tap into our inner child and live out our favorite characters. At Senior Living Management, we love seeing everyone’s fantastic Halloween costumes and the fun they’re having. If you’re feeling stuck for an idea, you’ll be happy to know that when it comes…
While many of us look forward to the changing colors and cooling temperatures of fall, the season can also bring a new set of challenges for seniors. As the weather shifts, the sun sets earlier, roads are slicker, and catching a cold is easier. Senior Living Management has tips for you or your loved one…
As summer comes to a close and the weather begins to change, our daily routines and patterns are altered too. We may need to add that extra blanket back to the bed, slip on a sweater for our morning walk, and remember our family’s schedules are picking up again for the fall. Back to school…
Whether on the Broadway stage performing in “La Cage aux Folles” or in the living room of Savannah Court & Cove of Maitland, Angel Garcia knows how to please an audience. As the resident program director of one of the area’s premier assisted living and rehabilitation communities, the former musical theater performer has blended his…
Peak hurricane season is just around the corner. From August to October, the majority of these storms hit the Atlantic Coast. It’s always best to prepare for these events ahead of time to minimize the amount you have to think about it should an emergency situation occur. Seniors can do a few things to get…
At Savannah Court of Brandon, we love to bring out the balloons and themed plates whenever possible. Throwing parties for our residents is always a highlight in the community and our friendly staff does their best to make each one as special as the next. We recently had the chance to celebrate one of our…