Growing a lasting career with Commonwealth
We recently received a letter from a former employee who we consider an important part of the Commonwealth family. Ariel is now a Registered Nurse at Sentara Life Care, but her journey began with us 5 years ago at Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant. We were so touched by her words, and we think […]
Music and Memory
Do you ever hear a song that instantly brings you back to a specific memory or feeling? At Commonwealth Senior Living, we know that music is a vital part of living a meaningful life, and it’s especially important for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. In fact, recent studies have shown there is a significant connection […]
Recognizing our team members who go above and beyond
Each year, we invite our Executive Directors, Resident Care Directors, and Sales and Marketing Directors to Charlottesville for a conference designed around sharpening our skills, improving our resident experience, and recognizing those team members who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of seniors and their families. Improving the lives of seniors can […]
Navigating Family Dynamics in Caregiving
Thanks to advances in medicine, people are living longer. While this is a positive thing, extended caregiving can bring on tension within the family and added stress. How will you care for your parents at home? Who will look after them? How will expenses be paid? Watching your parents’ strength and independence decline is difficult […]
Staying Home: Tips for Home Improvement
The golden years of retirement are supposed to be a time of relaxation, a time in a person’s life where they can enjoy doing what they love most in the comfort of their home. The truth is, however, there are often physical struggles that get in the way of this. For instance, one might find […]
Back to the Future in 2019
We all have days when we would love to drop everything and travel somewhere else. For 3 years Commonwealth Senior Living has offered our residents and their families an opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, music, art and culture of other countries and states from the comfort of their own home with our Travel the […]
Commonwealth Senior Living Partnerships
