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Avoiding the Winter Blues

How Seniors Can Avoid the Winter and Holiday Blues The holidays are upon us! A joyful season, but for many, they can be draining or even depressing. Hopefully, these tips can help you enjoy this season. You may also want to reach out to a counselor, friend or family member for support and accountability. This [...]

Avoiding the Winter Blues2023-12-20T21:12:15-05:00

Gladyce Cornelius Looks Back 100 Years

Gladyce Cornelius Enjoyably Looks Back on Her 100 Years of Life Legacy Village of Jacksonville, a premier assisted living and memory care facility serving Jacksonville, Al., celebrated the 100th birthday of Gladyce Cornelius on January 21, 2023. In honor of such a momentous milestone, Legacy Village asked Gladyce to share a few of her favorite [...]

Gladyce Cornelius Looks Back 100 Years2023-04-27T13:35:04-04:00

POW Jim McCubbin

POW Jim McMubbin Jim McCubbin, a WWII P51 Mustang fighter pilot shot down many planes during his service. He was shot down during a battle in 1945 and was held for 4 months as a Prisoner of War in Germany. McCubbin served as a member of the Eighth Air Force in the United States Air [...]

POW Jim McCubbin2023-04-27T13:10:18-04:00

Spring Refresh: Simple Ways To Welcome A New Season

Spring Refresh: Simple Ways To Welcome A New Season It’s time to break out the pastel blouses and allergy meds, because winter is on its way out for the year. As spring approaches, with its colorful blooms and spirit of newness, we want to encourage our residents and families to take some time for a [...]

Spring Refresh: Simple Ways To Welcome A New Season2023-03-29T15:03:25-04:00

Tax Deductions and Assisted Living

Tax Deductions and Assisted Living Tax season is in full swing. Figuring out what deductions individuals residing in assisted living facilities qualify for can be confusing. To help, the IRS has broken residents into two groups: Individuals, which include you, your spouse, or a dependent, in a nursing facility primarily for medical care. Individuals who [...]

Tax Deductions and Assisted Living2023-03-29T15:02:43-04:00

Jerry Apps and Family Recipes from the Great Depression and World War II

Family Recipes from the Great Depression and World War II Jerry Apps and his daughter, Susan Apps-Bodilly, share memories and stories centered on family recipes from the Great Depression and World War II on PBS Wisconsin. Renaissance senior living resident, Jerry Apps, was featured in Jerry Apps: Food & Memories on PBS Wisconsin. Jerry, having [...]

Jerry Apps and Family Recipes from the Great Depression and World War II2023-04-19T16:52:59-04:00

Ron “The Dancing Bear” McDole

The Dancing Bear Lives On... Ron “The Dancing Bear” McDole has lived an extraordinary life of competition and victory on the football field. His impressive list of accomplishments includes the following: More than 250 games played Two American Football League Championship One Super Bowl appearance 18 years in professional football It is easy to see [...]

Ron “The Dancing Bear” McDole2023-04-19T16:57:19-04:00

How to Connect with an Online Caregiver Support Group

An online caregiver support group can help adult children and family members find ways to manage the challenges they face. Being a caregiver for a senior loved one can be a rewarding experience. Whether it is helping a grandparent get back on their feet after a serious illness or caring for an aging parent whose [...]

How to Connect with an Online Caregiver Support Group2019-08-12T08:00:06-04:00

Senior Hydration Basics during the Dog Days of Summer

Summer heat and humidity can put older adults at risk for dehydration. Learn how to keep a senior loved one safe and recognize warning signs of dehydration. The hot, humid days of summer can present unique safety challenges for seniors. Adults with high blood pressure, for example, need to be especially cautious during periods of [...]

Senior Hydration Basics during the Dog Days of Summer2019-08-05T08:00:53-04:00

The Differences between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes

If you aren’t sure about differences between assisted living and nursing homes, this information will help you learn more. When a senior in the family begins to require a little extra help, sometimes their loved ones can be confused about what type of care they need and how to find it. Because the differences in [...]

The Differences between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes2019-07-22T08:00:12-04:00
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