Discover Senior Living
Crafting a Sense of Purpose For Those With Dementia, Part 1
Michelle Cornelius talks about providing a sense of purpose and accomplishment in the social calendars of people with dementia at Cogir Senior Living.
A Day in the Life at Era Living: Resident Connie Olstad
Era Living resident Connie Olstad advises her friends to move to senior living while you can make your own choices and are young enough to enjoy being there.
Dispelling myths about senior living, part 4
Whether regarding skilled care, skilled nursing, or memory care, especially during the pandemic myths have persisted about senior living. This segment focuses on family members who care for a senior loved one. It's important to understand your role to make sure they have the best quality of life possible.
Low-Maintenance Lifestyles in Independent Living
Joan Rettmann from Transforming Age joins Suzanne to talk about various independent living retirement options. People are starting to explore senior living options at an earlier age. We're seeing a shift to people in their 60s and early 70s, people looking to improve their quality of life. What seems like a forever home could get in the way of other priorities. Retirement communities can provide a low-maintenance lifestyle with more social opportunities.
Supporting Families at Encore Communities at Laurel Cove
Pauline Smith, executive director of Encore Communities at Laurel Cove in Shoreline, Washington joins Suzanne to talk about how the community supports families of...
Enjoying Unique Life Enrichment at Era Living
Susan Strand talks about the robust and unique life enrichment programs at Era Living that provide a mind-body-spirit connection.
Dispelling myths about senior living, part 3
Kelley in this segment focuses on quality of life: what to expect in a senior living or assisted living community. It's not what you might think, and there are a lot of preconceived ideas about skilled care. Nothing's perfect, but if you're a caregiver and it's affecting you to where you can't do it any more, or you're in a situation where their needs are over your head, you're not serving them by keeping them at home.
MorningStar at Laurelhurst in Portland, Part 1
Tiana Jackson and Kelaiah Erickson join Suzanne to talk about the brand new senior living and memory care community MorningStar at Laurelhurst in Portland, Oregon, which will open in spring 2023. See how Laurelhurst fits into the MorningStar culture and philosophy of growth and vitality through their Radiance program.
Spotlight on CarePartners Senior Living, Part 3
Suzanne Newman joins Kelley Smith at CarePartners Senior Living to talk about The Arbor in Bremerton, CarePartners' newest community.
Era Living: What’s Included
Executive Director Danielle Parkins talks about what's included when new residents move into an Era Living senior living community.
