Senior Living Communities Celebrate Their Fresh New Looks They’re reimagined, reinvented, refreshed, renovated, and ready to celebrate. It’s been a big two years for Foulk Living and Shipley Living in Wilmington and Millcroft Living in Newark. In late 2021, Life Care Services®, an LCS Company, took over the management of the senior living communities. A… Continue reading Foulk Living, Shipley Living and Millcroft Living Senior Living Communities Completing Beautiful Renovations
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Helpful Hacks for Downsizing
The Outcome Makes the Work Worthwhile It’s a challenging means to a worthy end. Downsizing for a move is widely considered to be among the most stressful processes in our lives. This is especially true for people who have lived in their homes for 20, 30, 40, or even 50 or more years. Yet it… Continue reading Helpful Hacks for Downsizing
National Donut Day at Foulk Living / Shipley Living
Just about any excuse will do, and National Donut Day is an especially good one. The residents of Foulk Living and Shipley Living senior living communities in Wilmington love treats, and so the staff are excited to put together fitting celebrations honoring the iconic donut. Much to their delight, the Foulk Living team presented… Continue reading National Donut Day at Foulk Living / Shipley Living
Every Month is Older Americans Month
Shipley Living Celebrates All Year 2023 marked the 60th anniversary of the observance of Older Americans Month. Started in 1963, the official designation, which was originally Senior Citizen Month, was launched by JFK. This year, the annual Older Americans Month’s theme has been Aging Unbound. Delaware Public Media explained that Aging Unbound refers to the… Continue reading Every Month is Older Americans Month
Pets are Good For You Doggone It!
In the Joyous Company of Pets at Foulk Living The happiness produced by pet ownership brings health benefits not just to the pets but also to their owners. Just thinking about cuddling a furry kitty on your lap with its calming purrs or seeing a dog wagging its tail in greeting when you open the… Continue reading Pets are Good For You Doggone It!
Food For Thought: All the Ingredients of a Great Dining Experience
Shipley Living Serves It Up It’s no secret that eating is vital to survival; it’s a non-negotiable necessity. We need food in order to provide the nutrients that are absolutely essential for life itself. But in addition to sustenance, dining has become the center of Western culture, tradition and experience. Eating For Nourishment Oley.org defines eating as “the… Continue reading Food For Thought: All the Ingredients of a Great Dining Experience
The Health of Your Heart is In Your Hands
February is all about the heart. Most widely known is the fact that Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and romance directly attributable to the heart. More recently, but even more importantly, February is National Heart Health Month. The bad news about heart health is that cardiovascular disease is prevalent. Reportedly, more than 120… Continue reading The Health of Your Heart is In Your Hands
Wilmington: Hometown Pride
Wilmington, Delaware, is a Destination Town It’s referred to as an “oft-overlooked road trip destination” by Thrillist, and who are we to argue? The popular online media website has travel, food and entertainment expertise. Wilmington, Delaware, long known for its rich history, famous residents, and educational institutions, is now described by terms including ‘top-notch’ and ‘rapidly… Continue reading Wilmington: Hometown Pride
Staff at Shipley Living Show Generosity and Care This Season
The life enrichment team helped compile gift wish lists for all residents, then staff members made sure they all received something from their list. Through their generosity and caring, the staff at Shipley Living senior living community in Wilmington, Delaware, made very sure that all assisted living and healthcare residents received a gift for Christmas. … Continue reading Staff at Shipley Living Show Generosity and Care This Season
Setting New Year’s Resolutions To Examine Your Life and Ways To Make it Better
January 1st provides the ultimate reset button. Approximately 4,000 years later, it’s wildly popular. Since ancient Babylon, people have been making what today we know as New Year’s resolutions. Back then, the year began in mid-March during the first new moon of the spring. Celebrating the rebirth of Marduk, the sun god, the Babylonians made promises to… Continue reading Setting New Year’s Resolutions To Examine Your Life and Ways To Make it Better