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Sam says that years after she started working with older adults, “I still love being able to make a difference in our residents’ lives daily through advocation and friendship.” It started when she was a little girl, and decades later, it’s still her passion. Samantha (Sam) Oropeza, newly promoted to the role of Director of… Continue reading Samantha Oropeza Promoted to Director of Life Enrichment

The partnership means that individuals at Shipley Living will be provided top-quality care and rehab. Great things are bound to happen when you bring together strong leaders with specific expertise to collaborate. Such is the case for Shipley Living and Foulk Living in Wilmington, and Millcroft Living in Newark. The three Delaware-based senior living communities… Continue reading Shipley Living Partners with HealthPRO Heritage

Amy is the concierge at the senior living community. The first person one sees when they enter Shipley Living is a friendly one…also, one who is caring, multi-talented, and quintilingual (speaks five languages). Amarech Ghebrehiwot (Amy Ghebre) is the concierge at the senior living community in Wilmington. The self-professed helpful, hardworking, considerate team member is… Continue reading Shipley Living’s “Legend” Amy Ghebre

Approximately 40 staff, families and friends participated in the event. The three area senior living communities have raised almost $2,000 to support the cause. Three area senior living communities participating in The Walk to End Alzheimer’s this past weekend have raised almost $2,000 to support the cause about which they are passionate. Approximately 40 staff,… Continue reading Foulk Living, Shipley Living and Millcroft Living Participate and Fundraise For The Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Great things can happen when you bring together professionals with specific areas of expertise.  Shipley Living’s investment in the partnership with LivNow Relocation shows its dedication to future residents. Great things can happen when you bring together professionals with specific areas of expertise. Such is the case with Delaware senior living communities Foulk Living and… Continue reading Shipley Living Partners with LivNow Relocation

Brand launch party for residents and staff was exciting and joyful. Carnival Time festivities included great food, fun games, activities, decorations, swag, and live entertainment. With joy, friendship, and excitement, a Wilmington-based senior living community celebrated its bright new futures. Last week, Shipley Living, formerly known as Shipley Manor, held its brand launch parties for… Continue reading Shipley Living Celebrates Bright New Future

Jean Fava teaches art to the residents. “Once a teacher, always a teacher.” “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” and Jean Fava was pleased but not completely surprised to find that rang true with her. A retired educator and artist, Jean spent years teaching history, English and art. But she said she’s always been an… Continue reading Shipley Living Resident Born To Teach Continues To Do So In Retirement

Kathy Scott and Chef Cy Stewart had been jokingly boasting about their crabcakes. Residents cheered them on and then acted as judges. It began with crabcakes. Shipley Living senior living community in Wilmington, Delaware, recently hosted a culinary challenge featuring two staff members artfully showing off their best crabcakes. With their skillets in hand, the… Continue reading Culinary Challenge at Shipley

Kathy Scott is the driving force behind countless programs, partnerships, and good deeds at the community. Kathy began working at Shipley as the Admissions Director when the community first opened its doors in 1984. “Kathy is the resource’s resource,” said Tim Ballas, executive director of Shipley Living senior living in Wilmington. The Kathy of whom… Continue reading Admissions Director is ‘Resource’s Resource’ at Shipley Living

Popular Chicago radio host publicly thanks Shipley for providing some laughs. Residents love a good laugh. When the call went out, it went unheeded until late last week, when residents of Shipley Living senior living community in Wilmington, Delaware, responded. John Williams, a popular radio host at WGN in Chicago, has a daily feature called… Continue reading Shipley Living Provides Speed Jokes for Popular Chicago Radio Show