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…
Valentine’s Day might be just another day to many people, but for others, it can be a day of celebration- or a day that sparks sadness from losing a loved one. For seniors in assisted living and assisted care, Valentine’s Day can prove a great opportunity for reflecting on tales of love from the past,…
By Michelle A. Hertz, Resident Programming Coordinator 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. They felt overwhelmed without the…
By Michelle A. Hertz, Resident Programming Coordinator 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. They felt overwhelmed without the…
Just because the holiday season is past us, doesn’t mean the celebrations stop! Savannah Court of Minden recently celebrated its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony facilitated by Executive Director, Nancy Hines. Uri Rubin, Chief Financial Officer of Senior Living Management is confident that Savannah Court will “not only provide an excellent environment for residents,…