Talking to Your Employer About Caregiving
The American Senior Housing Association provides a tremendous amount of helpful information for caregivers and families researching senior living options through their blog, Ageless Advice. The following post came directly from their site and addresses the issue of work/caregiving balance which so many families face. “I’m trying to be a good employee, but taking care […]
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 […]
Tell Me Your Favorite Song
By Erika Gennari, Director of Marketing You know that feeling you get when you hear an old song, and it immediately pulls you back in time to a specific moment in your life? For me, it’s “Don’t it Make My Brown Eyes Blue” by Crystal Brown. I’m immediately back in my parents’ kitchen, and my […]
Healthy BBQ Recipe
We were proud to share our own Chef Andre with Virginia This Morning as he demonstrated how to make a delicious BBQ filled with healthy ingredients just in time for 4th of July. See video below. County Southern Style Pulled Pork ½ cup apple cider vinegar 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons of light olive oil […]
Helpful Apps for Caregivers
At Commonwealth Senior Living, we know that being a caregiver is challenging. You may be juggling full-time employment, children and household chores, along with the caregiving needs of a senior. Fortunately, there’s an app for that! We asked one of our rising star millennials to research the top apps to support caregiving efforts, and here’s […]
Today from the Bay- Seafood Lover’s Delight
We are so proud to serve our residents fresh seafood provided by Virginia fisherman. Chef Tom of Commonwealth Senior Living visited the set of Virginia This Morning so demonstrate how we use scallops and shrimp to create a light and healthy meal for our residents. Chef Tom’s recipe is below. SEARED SCALLOPS & SHRIMP IN […]
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