Like many, we at Ardenwoods are doing all that we can to creatively integrate holiday memories in a safe yet meaningful way. Our Community Life Services Director, Kari, and her team have pulled off quite an ambitious feat. A riddle was shared on our activities calendar and throughout the month, activities and surprises were planned corresponding to a different gift given during the Twelve Days of Christmas. Each of the resident-led committees had a chance to shine throughout the month. Here are all the fun things we’ve done to celebrate, from eggnog ice cream to swans in the swimming pool! … Read More

It’s the season to be jolly! Social distancing didn’t stop us from making merry at our Annual Tree Decorating Event in early December. Residents and staff decorated trees in our lobby and the dining room with festive ornaments.

We were thrilled to have some of our new residents celebrate with us for the first time! Margaret B. and Melanie H. graciously loaned us some of their treasured personal decorations. Margaret’s beautiful Nativity crèche and Melanie H.’s lovely Snow Village were arranged on tabletops, filling our rooms with holiday cheer. We were especially thankful this past year for the camaraderie we enjoy at special events like these and look forward to continuing to celebrate the New Year safely.

In early December, Ardenwoods volunteers packed up gift boxes for the Meals on Wheels Santa for Seniors program. Santas for Seniors provides homebound seniors with gift boxes filled with goodies like personal care items, food, warm clothing and accessories, games, books, and more. Sometimes the boxes are the only gifts a MOW senior will receive during the holidays.

Above, our two Margarets work together to get gift boxes filled! This year’s MOW gift box packing was organized by resident Shirley Morrow. Thanks to all of our residents who participated and helped make the 2020 holiday season special for homebound seniors!

To learn how you can volunteer or donate to Meals on Wheels, visit their website.

Adjusting to living in a small apartment or single room can be challenging. It’s important to make the most of the small space. But particularly in large cities where space for anything is at a premium, small dwellings are something people of all ages and professions share in common. So how does one make that space feel larger, calming, and welcoming? Feng Shui may provide some ideas.… Read More

Our eyesight is so important. Eye health can become a greater concern as we age, given increased risk of diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. If detected early, an eye doctor can guide a person through steps to preserve your vision. Perhaps even more important would be avoiding these problems to begin with. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And it could be as simple as adjusting the foods we eat or the supplements we take.
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