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PACE: Helping Participants like Joan āSoar Like an Eagleā
September is National PACE Month, an opportunity to celebrate the innovation, joy, and care provided for older adults at Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACEĀ®)! Joanās story illustrates this yearās theme ā PACE: This is the Place for Me.
Porter Hills Womenās Board: 50+ Years of Service
The Porter Hills Womenās Board is disbanding after more than 50 years of faithful service to the residents of Porter Hills Village. Its purpose was āto work in a volunteer capacity to give service, supply a personal touch, and aid in promoting the general welfare and happiness of the residents of Porter Hills.āOver the years,…
Sprouting Joy and Purpose at Chelsea Retirement Community Gardens
Prairie Cottages resident Fred Junger was walking through Dancey House at Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) when Independent Living Life Enrichment Coordinator Hazel Mead asked him, āWhat do you know about chickens?ā āAbsolutely nothing!ā was Fredās reply. But he decided to give it a try.
Alzheimerās and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimerās & Brain Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to hold a conversation about the brain. As dementia continues to affect more and more older adults and their care partners, it is crucial to identify ways we can focus on the abilities of those living with dementia.