Recognizing achievements in senior living care is something we hold dear at Senior Living Management. It gives us great pleasure to announce that Susan Gudelis, Executive Director of [SLM Services at Savannah Courts & Cottage of Oviedo] has been chosen as Florida Argentum’s Executive Director of the Year 2016! The Florida Argentum’s executive committee reviews nominees for…
While our senior residents might not be going back to school in the traditional sense, they are definitely enrolled in the classroom of life. In the classroom of life, giving back is even better than recess. Savannah Court of St. Cloud in St. Cloud, Florida recently hosted their annual back-to-school event. This event is designed…
Summer is the season for fun in the sun, especially if precautions are taken to keep it festive. Nothing turns a dreamy beach day in to a nightmare faster than a raging sunburn. For seniors, increased temperatures can pose additional health risks, so preparation is key. Here’s a few tips to keep your cool this…
While everyone might not be the next Martha Stewart, arts, crafts, and creativity have long been considered therapeutic. For seniors, creative endeavors can provide a sense of pride and purpose, while stimulating the mind. In the early years, many people are busy juggling family and career responsibilities, with little time left over for creativity and…
Summertime is the season for cookouts, road trips, and family reunions; and like any celebration, thoughtful planning can help make this special occasion the highlight of the year. Traveling can be stressful, especially for seniors in assisted living, as they are accustomed to certain routines. When traveling with seniors, planning ahead is the key…
Celebrating Father’s Day is like celebrating the sun: it’s an everyday thing. But as tradition would have it, there’s an official calendar day to honor Dad, and in the senior living arena, that celebration includes connecting with loved ones, and sharing cherished memories. Holidays can be tricky for seniors, full of memories that span a…
As defined in history books, “Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War, from 1861-1867.” Today, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture, expressing the festive traditions in the form of parades, music, festivals,…
The Peninsula, the assisted living and memory support community in Hollywood, wants to bring awareness to glaucoma disease during January which is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, more than 2.7 million people in the United States over age 40 have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent…
The day we were born marks a time in history that can never be repeated, even if you’re a twin. That millisecond in time when you took your first breath- when Mom delivered you into the world, is a moment that’s reserved in your shared personal histories forever. For the adoptive mother- it might be…
The Peninsula, an assisted living and memory support community, is fortunate to have a long-standing relationship with the City of Pembroke Park and the Pembroke Park Fire Department to bring public safety education to residents, employees and the general public. On the third Friday of each month, Ann Zuker with the Fire Department comes to…