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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, “What do you know about chickens?” “Absolutely nothing!” was Fred’s reply. But he decided to give it a try.
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s & 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.


