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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Celebrate Thanksgiving And Gratitude For Many Good Things In Your Life

It’s likely the best attribute of humanity; it’s quick, free, easy, impactful, has health benefits, emotional benefits, and it’s contagious. Research shows it is the “single, most powerful method of increasing happiness.”  “It“ is gratitude; a conscious appreciation for the good things in your life. Gratitude is the ultimate virtual circle (the opposite of a vicious circle).… Continue reading Celebrate Thanksgiving And Gratitude For Many Good Things In Your Life

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Fundraising Goes Back Many Hundreds of Years 

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CauseVox.com observes, “since there have been good causes to support, there has been fundraising. Communities have rallied to meet needs around the globe and throughout history.” Charitable giving has been part of human culture for thousands of years. Dating back to 2500 BCE, ancient civilizations launched a tax to help the poor. The word philanthropy,… Continue reading Fundraising Goes Back Many Hundreds of Years 

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