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.
Like most things in 2020, Halloween looks a little different this year. Pumpkin patches are a hallmark of the fall season but are difficult to host with current social distancing restrictions. The Landing of North Haven senior living went above and beyond to host a community-wide pumpkin patch while still adhering to CDC guidelines. Spreading...
Russellville Park senior living is proud to have a positive impact on the larger Portland, OR community. By joining the global Pay It Forward effort, Russellville Park staff and residents hope to propel a movement of kindness in the greater Portland area. Spreading Kindness One Cup at a Time Pay It Forward is a global...
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and the residents at Washington Oakes are giving their time and effort to support hospice staff and patients. Learn how residents at Washington Oakes senior living in Everett, WA are going above and beyond to help those working with the terminally ill. What is Hospice Care? Hospice...
At Woodland Terrace senior living, we know that things are changing quickly. We also know that some things never change – and the need for high-quality senior care is one of those things. As the world has slowed and families have come together like never before, many families are seeking senior care solutions to help...
The team at Treeo Raleigh knows how important it is for seniors to focus on holistic wellness. In an effort to help seniors improve physical, mental, and emotional health, Treeo Raleigh senior living put together the Treeo Summer Games. Learn more about the games and how the team at Treeo is thinking outside the box...
There’s no question that the last few months have changed the way we live. At Leisure Care, we are constantly seeing creative ways to engage with potential new residents and their families. One way of doing that is by offering virtual tours for families considering senior living. Choosing Senior Living Moving to senior living is...
The week of September 13, 2020, is National Assisted Living Week. This year’s theme is “Caring is EssentiaAL” and celebrates the care and commitment of essential caregivers in assisted living communities across the country. Caregivers: More Essential than Ever 2020 has highlighted the heroic efforts of caregivers across the globe. Established by the National Center...
Sunday, September 13, 2020, marks Grandparents Day. Always celebrated the first Sunday in September following Labor Day. Similar to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Grandparents Day is a day set aside to honor the significance of our loved ones. There’s no question that this Grandparents Day will look a little different. Explore meaningful ways to...
Through it all, we have promised to be there for you when you need us. We know that seniors still need care. We know that families need to have peace of mind. We know you need senior living you can trust. We are excited to announce that most of our communities are now welcoming move-ins....
Read reviews and testimonials from residents and family members for The Village at Unity independent living and The Hamlet assisted living and memory care. “I personally want to thank all of the staff at the Village for making my dad’s experience there an unforgettable one. Everyone was so great to him.” –Dave S., family member...
