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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…