Alissa has been working in marketing and the senior living industry for over ten years. With a B.S. in advertising from the University of Illinois, Alissa has worked all over the world as a freelance communications strategist and writer. Published in Forbes, Senior Finance Advisor, Alzheimers.net and on other leading senior care blogs, she leverages her working knowledge of the senior care industry with leading research and best practices to create engaging content benefitting seniors and their caregivers. In her free time, Alissa loves to travel, read, cook, and spend time with her family.
Staying active is an essential part of life at Fairwinds – River’s Edge. Our residents enjoy a holistic approach to health through PrimeFit Wellness in our independent living community. PrimeFit Wellness is a signature program offered exclusively by Leisure Care communities to incorporate living well in every aspect of life fully. Fairwinds – River’s Edge residents...
Residents at Russellville Park come from diverse backgrounds with unique interests and experiences, bringing life and vibrancy to our senior living community. One resident, Diane Thramer, is a talented watercolor artist who recently displayed a new series on people with disabilities. Diane Thramer, artist and resident at Russellville Park, was inspired to become an artist...
During February, residents, and staff at The Woodlake independent living, assisted living, and memory care community commit to 30 minutes of activity every day to raise money for the One Eighty Foundation and Jonnie and Friends Reach for Stars. Learn more about how The Woodlake encourages residents to stay active while making a positive impact on the...
Every year, Fairwinds Ivey Ranch partners with The Foundation for Senior Wellbeing to help older adults who find themselves in challenging situations or isolation. Each December, Fairwinds Ivey Ranch hosts the Festival of Trees to support year-end fundraising for this important initiative. Learn more about The Festival of Trees and how Fairwinds Ivey Ranch is...
Improving balance and mobility is a crucial part of aging well. At Bella Villaggio Senior Living, balance is one of five core elements of our PrimeFit Wellness program, all designed to help our residents live better than ever. When it comes to senior health and wellness, fall prevention is essential. Each year, more than 800,000...
Residents at The Woodlake independent living, assisted living, and memory care live well in every aspect of their lives. Wellness is central to The Woodlake lifestyle, from dining to traveling. Learn how The Woodlake’s unique approach to senior health is enhancing the quality of life for our residents. PrimeFit Wellness is The Woodlake’s unique approach to wellness built...
At Leisure Care, we believe in investing in our people. We know that our communities are unique places where seniors can live better than ever, and that’s only possible when our employees are fulfilled and happy! We invest in our employees through a program called Guiding, Recognizing, and Inspiring Talent (GRIT). Learn more about this...
When it comes to retirement, managing your health is paramount. Heritage Estates senior living knows how important it is to find a primary care physician that can meet your needs and how being near world-class medical facilities can bring peace of mind in retirement. Learn more about how our independent living and assisted living community...
The world’s blue zones are regions where an unusually high percentage of the population lives past 100. As we have learned more about these regions and what is about them that causes their citizens to become the longest-lived people in the world, we can optimize the places where we live, work, and play, essentially making...
It’s 2022, and the start of a new year always brings the chance for a fresh start. The old is gone, the new has come. At the same, 2022 brings a lot of unknowns. Now, more than ever, seniors and their adult children are seeking the comforts of community living. Learn more about why now...
