4. March 2010

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Letting Go!

by Wally G., resident of a Centura senior community for 2 years
Years ago, in my D. U. days immediately following the end of World War II, my handball partner, Lenny, observed that the American people had become possessed by their possessions.  At that time, this comment didn’t register with me. But now, some sixty years [...]

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10. February 2010

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What’s Not to Like About Retirement Living?

What’s Not to Like About Retirement Living?
By Marian O., Resident since October 2008
I am an 84 year old widow who came to the Gardens to live in October 2008.  I had suffered a debilitating stroke and was unable to stand and walk.  After spending time in the hospital and weeks in a rehab center getting [...]

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22. October 2009

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A Smooth Move: Welcome to Retirement Community Living (part 2)

By Anna Janeway, new resident at a Centura Senior Community (since June 2009)
(This post is part 2 of a post about making a smooth move to retirement living  See part 1 in this blog.)
Identity: this works at you in a semi-conscious way and is not easy to pin down.  What it amounts to is a [...]

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14. October 2009

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A Smooth Move: Welcome to Retirement Community Living

By Anna Janeway, new resident at a Centura Senior Community (since June 2009)
Well, I’m here!  Now what?  The decision to move to senior independent living in a retirement community was difficult and I miss my old friends and the old, familiar places.  The sorting and packing, getting rid of and giving away is done.  (I [...]

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29. March 2009

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The Stigma of Nursing Homes Addressed by Culture Change

In a recent meeting of the Centura Senior Services Leadership team, there was much discussion about “the stigma of nursing homes“. While the words “nursing home” may bring up a certain image in your mind, we want you to know that nursing homes aren’t what they used to be. We thought we better start getting [...]

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7. March 2009

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Wii Bowling Takes The Gardens at St. Elizabeth by Storm

Miles of Smiles at The Gardens at St. Elizabeth
By Kristin Killin, The Gardens at St. Elizabeth Move-in Coordinator and Housing Concierge

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Considering the strong spiritual component in the lives of residents at The Gardens at St. Elizabeth, you might be surprised to find our faithful flocking not only to mass, [...]

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15. February 2009

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How to Know When It's Time for Retirement Living

How do you know when “it’s time” for retirement living or other long term care options?
While every situation is different, here are some things to look for that may indicate a parent, friend or loved one needs retirement living/independent senior living, assisted living, nursing home care, Alzheimer’s care, or adult day care.
Your loved one may [...]

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