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EVERY MONTH IS PRIDE MONTH AT BROADVIEW Every year in June, the LGBT community celebrates their culture and affirms their identity. As an LGBT-friendly senior living community, we’re proud to support them. In fact, we’re working to educate staff and increase awareness of the needs and concerns of LGBT seniors. LGBT SENIORS FACE UNIQUE CHALLENGES. …
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF SEMI-ATTACHED VILLAS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING? You have your choice of residences at any senior living community, and every floor plan brings unique benefits. Understanding the attributes of each residence can help you select the right one for your lifestyle. THE BENEFITS OF SEMI-ATTACHED VILLAS AT A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY 1. Space For seniors who feel …
WHAT ARE THE PERKS OF RETIRING IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY For decades, older Americans wishing to retire often looked to Southern states, where the climate and leisure activities seemed designed for a laid-back retirement. But for New York seniors who love big-city living and the diversity of art and culture it offers, moving out of …
BENEFITS OF CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR ACTIVE SENIORS If you were asked to list creative activities for seniors, what would you say? Would you mention painting? Woodworking? Flower arranging? And if you were asked to try something thought of as “creative,” such as dance, poetry or pottery, what would be your response? These traditional activity ideas for seniors often …
Helpful Tips for Intergenerational Learning An intergenerational learning environment presents unique opportunities for every age group involved. When living on the same college campus, older adults and younger adults experience each other, and their relationships can transcend stereotypes. Younger adults‚Äô perception of intergenerational interaction moves away from a mindset of ‚Äúdoing for‚Äù older adults, toward …
Education looks different these days. There‚Äôs a range of subjects beyond reading, writing and arithmetic that we never dreamed of when we were in school decades ago. Teaching has evolved to include virtual workbooks and classrooms, and self-directed learning is possible no matter where you live. We live in an era where learning doesn‚Äôt have …
Mmm ‚Ķ that crisp fall air. As the leaves change and the cooler weather arrives, there‚Äôs much to enjoy in Westchester County. While there won‚Äôt be as many in-person events this year due to social distancing, there are still fun indoor and outdoor fall activities for seniors to enjoy. Explore what‚Äôs online Broadview‚Äôs future neighbor, …
In the book ‚ÄúStill Alice,‚Äù author Lisa Genova vividly depicts Alzheimer‚Äôs from the point of view of the main character. We follow Alice, a linguistics professor, as she struggles with disorientation, memory loss, and her relationships with her friends, family and with words ‚Äî her stock in trade. The story of Alice teaches us that …
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