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Emeritus at Rockford started a book club! The first book they read was Kristin Hannah’s Home Front, a story about a woman who, in addition to being a wife and mother, is a Blackhawk pilot in the National Guard who is called to serve a tour of duty in Iraq. It is a dramatic exploration of the toll war takes on an ordinary American family.

But instead of just talking about the book, Life Enrichment Director Sarah Swain went one step further and emailed the author to see if we would be able to talk to her over the phone and discuss the book with her. Ms. Hannah agreed and on March 11, the Rockford Book Club spent nearly 30 minutes on the phone with the book’s author! She was kind enough to offer Emeritus at Rockford free books and audio books.

If you would like to join the Emeritus at Rockford Book Club, please let Sarah know. Their next book is The Notebook, a story of young love before, during and after World War II. We look forward to having you in the group. Happy reading! [ Read more ]

10,000 Meals for Seniors in 60 Days

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, nearly one in ten seniors in America suffers from poor nutrition. This can exacerbate problems already common among seniors, including depression, improper healing, and a depressed immune system.

Nemo Jackson, a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church, was the first recipient of a hot home cooked meal during the 10,000 meals in 60 days program by Emeritus Senior Living. This visit was made on her 93rd birthday.

Pictured here is Ms. Jackson with Jennifer Wilson, Community Relations Director at Emeritus at Murray.

Emeritus at Murray is committed to supporting seniors in Murray, Kentucky. Will you join the 10k in 60 days commitment? [ Read more ]

Join us, as we help 10,000 Seniors in 60 Days!

According the American Academy of Family Physicians, nearly one in ten seniors in America suffers from poor nutrition. This can exacerbate problems already common among seniors, including depression, improper healing, and a depressed immune system.

Emeritus Senior Living, the nation’s largest assisted living and memory care provider, is helping combat this problem by delivering 10,000 meals to seniors in 60 days and visiting with them to ensure they are able to get the nutrition they need every day.

“Seniors may not get the nutrition they need for a variety of reasons,” says Steve Sacco, Senior Director of Dining Services. “For some, it’s due to a lack of financial resources; for others, a lack of reliable transportation. And in many cases, isolation and depression have caused seniors to lose interest in cooking and eating healthfully.”

Emeritus at Rancho Solano has long been providing outreach to seniors who live at home through their Home Visits program, where dedicated senior living professionals visit people in their home to identify where they could use help and connect them with the services they need. [ Read more ]

Several residents and the ED at Sunrise Creek took instruction on how to paint a landscape.

The class was taught by a local group - the Pickled Painter - who offer group instruction in a fun atmosphere.

The Pickled Painter gals were kind enough to bring the fun to us and we turned out some really amazing artwork! [ Read more ]