Her neighbors have known Carol Lipson as their volunteer exercise teacher. She has lived at The Peninsula for 11 years and for many of these years; every day at 9 a.m. a loyal group of exercise followers would join her to stretch, flex and do a light cardio workout. Recently, the 93 year old decided…
No matter what stage of life you’re in, packing for a life transition can be both daunting and exciting at the same time. Do you remember your life transitions? Remember summer camp. You knew you would return home after a short summer. Once you got past the jitters and excitement of the first day and…
While Hollywood is in the height of awards season, with the recent People’s Choice Awards, Golden Globes and the upcoming Academy Awards, Senior Living Management is proud to announce a few awards of their own! We wish to congratulate Savannah Court of Brandon and Hibiscus Court for making the Best of Senior Living 2016 list by SeniorAdvisor.com. According to SeniorAdvisor.com, awards…
Savannah Grand Assisted Living in Columbus, GA shared some extra good cheer at their annual Christmas Tree lighting by contributing the proceeds from ornament sales to the Gentiva Foundation. The Gentiva Foundation’s mission is to “support and educate persons and organizations dealing with life-limiting illnesses.” The spirit of giving, along with some good old fashioned caroling…
While there’s always some historical conversations surrounding the origin and traditions of Thanksgiving, in today’s culture, most of us associate the holiday with getting together with family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy a Harvest feast. It’s also a time for giving back, reflecting and expressing gratitude. Savannah Court followed the holiday tradition and hosted their annual…
The Anatomy of Gratitude The word “gratitude” rhymes with “attitude” and comes from the Latin word “gratus,” which means “thankful, pleasing.” There are many ways we can show our gratitude for others and the kindness they’ve shown us- from a simple “thank you” to a thoughtful gift, to returning the favor and/or paying the kindness…
All great stories have characters we love and remember, mixed with frolic and fable that mirrors life values we all cherish. Savannah Court of Lakeland recently partnered with Excel Christian Academy and Preschool for their Grandparent’s Day event. A Storybook Character Parade was held where children dressed up in costumes and put on a parade, to…
Step in to most retail stores in late October and you’ll find the holidays competing with one another. Halloween costumes wedged next to a blinking Christmas tree- on the same shelf with a giant cut-out of a Thanksgiving turkey. The holidays can be a confusing time. Seniors sometimes find the holidays to be a challenge…
At Hibiscus Court, Senior Prom is an all-day event where the ladies primp and pamper, style their hair, and paint their nails. Gentlemen look dapper in ties and suit jackets. The staff enjoys dressing up as well. The limo pulls up, and for this day there are no walkers, and no wheelchairs. Aches and pains are…
The unconditional love of a pet is undeniable. Some people even argue that a pet offers better companionship than humans. The jury might still be out on that one, but the fact is, pets have staked their claim on the hearts of millions, and now there’s no turning back. In fact, it’s estimated that over…