As we mature, we reflect on life. The memories of our childhood, our timeline of significant events. Treasuring the creation of these special moments more and more. Not everyone has an opportunity to get to know their family lineage, or bond with a grandparent; however, when possible, there is something special about bringing together grandparents […]
For Chuck and Sharon Lilly, residents of Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC), the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is personal. Both Sharon’s parents and Chuck’s father had Alzheimer’s, and each has a sister with the disease. In 2008, Chuck, a retired hospital administrator, was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and, later, with Alzheimer’s. Now, the couple is […]
Nearly all of us are touched by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in some way. The Alzheimer’s Association refers to the disease as an epidemic, with more than 5 million Americans currently living with the disease. By 2050, that number is expected to soar to 16 million. Almost two thirds of those living […]
In a study by the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP (Caregiving in the U.S., 2015), NAC President Gail Gibson Hunt said, “There’s a double-edged sword when we fail to support caregivers, because we put both the caregiver and the care recipient at risk.” Yet, in a survey of over 1,200 caregivers, more than […]
Two years ago, Julia Szuper, Executive Director for The Thome Rivertown Assisted Living Neighborhood in Detroit, learned about the Detroit Historical Society’s plans to conduct an oral history project, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1967 riots. She knew immediately this was something exciting the native Detroiters living at Rivertown could help with. Detroit Historical […]
August is Make-a-Will Month! Did you know that August is National Make-a-Will Month? Whether your estate plans are all set, or you’re among the majority of Americans who don’t have a will at all, these slower paced days of summer might just be the perfect time to consider your own lasting legacy. Maybe you think […]
Pat loved the Tigers, her family, and her friends and neighbors at United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC). Thanks to a gift in her will to the UMRC Foundation Benevolent Care Fund, Pat’s loving legacy continues to provide care for our residents who outlive their savings. You, too, can leave a lasting legacy by supporting the […]
Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to get relief from the heat quickly. If not, you might begin to feel confused or faint. Your heart could become stressed and stop beating. Being hot for too long can be […]
“I can’t carry a tune, but I love music,” says Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) volunteer Chris Tramontin. For the last two years, Chris has shared her love of music with residents at CRC’s Towsley Village Memory Care Center through the Music and Memory program. Chris knows exactly how much this program means for residents with […]
Imagine yourself a 20-year-old girl from Zurich, Switzerland, sailing to the United States by way of the Queen Elizabeth I, to work as a governess for an unfamiliar family in New York. This incredible person has lived a life with inspiring stories of her travels, goals, and family that spans from New York, to California, […]
