Health Benefits of Hobbies for Older Adults
After retirement, some seniors prefer to maintain a part-time job, but others may not know what to do with all the time they’ve suddenly gained in their day. While we may dream about the day when we can hang up our 9-to-5 workdays, those days consist of quite a bit of free time (roughly seven […]
Earlene and Vernon’s Love Story
Last week on July 2, Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor had a Veteran’s Pinning Ceremony to honor our veterans in our community. Of the veterans we recognized, we want to share with you the love story of Earlene and Vernon Bonney, a WWII veteran. Vernon and Earlene met in the 7th grade. He sat […]
Preparing a Loved One for a Move to Senior Living
Adjusting to life in a senior living community involves big changes. Your loved one may have mixed feelings about the move or be reluctant to make such a big change like leaving behind a home with many memories or sometimes the feeling of a loss of freedom. Although the transition can be difficult, the way […]
Recipe from Chef Andre: Pineapple Teriyaki Glazed Baby Back Ribs
There’s nothing better for a summer barbeque than ribs! At Commonwealth Senior Living, our Dining Delight program lets residents enjoy a special, monthly dining theme with endless delicious recipes. Take a look at Chef Andre from Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House preparing the delicious meal himself here. Download this month’s recipe for Pineapple Teriyaki […]
How to Pay for Senior Living
When beginning to discuss making the move to senior living, almost all conversations involve the legal and financial issues families face. So, how much does senior living cost? The short answer is that costs can vary. The pricing is dependent on the amount of care an individual needs. For example, an Independent Living apartment rate […]
Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
When your loved one begins to need additional support, you may not always live next door. 15% of caregivers in the U.S. are long-distance caregivers at an average of 450 miles away. That’s around 10 million Americans of the almost 66 million who have served as caregivers for a loved one. If you are one […]
Commonwealth Senior Living Partnerships
