Surviving the Holidays: Part 2
Many of us are anticipating the holidays with both excitement and trepidation. In fact, one family member recently told us, “We’re thinking of just skipping Thanksgiving this year. Between taking care of Dad and getting the house ready for out of town guests, it feels like too much.” Other families have mentioned that the influx […]
Surviving the Holidays: Part 1
Now that we have finished the Thanksgiving feast, we all have our families on our minds and preparation for Christmas. Big thanks to Kristi Massey at Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor for sharing her tips for families with us. The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes more stress. Family dinners to […]
Our Promise to Veterans is Personal
By Kristy Ruppe Craddock, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Seven sons, three branches of military, two wars, over one hundred years of service. One of those sons was my father, the branch was Army and the war was Vietnam. My passion in honoring our veterans is a personal one. Growing up, one […]
Farm to Table: Why Is it So Important?
Guest Post by our friends at Produce Source Partners, the company who helps us bring locally grown produce to our residents every day. Eat local. Support your farmers. What does this mean and why is it so important? There is an old wives’ tale that eating local honey will help reduce your seasonal allergy symptoms. […]
Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me
Country music legend, Glen Campbell was known for such hits as “Wichita Lineman” and “Rhinestone Cowboy” as well as a variety show and movie appearances. In his final years, Campbell struggled with something that our residents and family members know well: Alzheimer’s disease. After decades of performing on stage, for TV, movies and recording albums, […]
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 […]
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