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.
Even as the number of Americans 60 and older rises in the United States, seniors are still facing ageism. From fighting negative stereotype portrayed in the media to facing inequality in the workplace, many adults 60 and older are all too often the victims of ageism. Learn more about ageism, how it negatively affects seniors...
Residents are not the only ones receiving support and care at The Village at Mill Landing. Much like our name suggests, we know that life can often take a ‘village’, and we are here to be your village. Learn more about a new family support group at The Village at Mill Landing and how it...
By Christine Green (This article originally ran in the Rochester 55 Plus magazine) Michael Matteo had to get his hands on a Mickey Mouse costume, stat. A 7-year-old girl had chosen to visit her grandmother at The Village at Unity, a senior living community in Rochester, instead of taking the trip to Disney World her parents...
For the past ten years, Van Mall has put together an annual car show to raise funds for a worthy cause. This was the tenth year of our fundraiser, and it was the best one yet! With more cars, more visitors, and more energy, this year’s car show surpassed our highest expectations. Throughout the past...
MacKenzie Place – Colorado Springs loves celebrating love! We recently celebrated the 70th wedding anniversary of two of our residents, Don and LeRane Good. Learn more and be inspired by their love story! Don and LeRane Good recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. Both residents are 91 years old and were married at the age...
Who hasn’t felt the power of music? According to a 2010 study, over 90% of people have felt chills down their spine while listening to music. There’s no doubt that music is powerful, and recent studies show that it can be a powerful tool for reaching people in the advanced stages of dementia. Learn more...
Join us for this year’s classic car show at MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins! All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. In an effort to raise funds for the annual Larimer County Walk to End Alzheimer’s, MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins independent living, assisted living, and memory care will be hosting a classic car show. ...
Russellville Park offers high-quality independent living, assisted living, and memory care to welcome seniors with a wide range of lifestyles and needs. PrimeFit is a nationally branded fitness program for seniors that meets our residents where they are and empowers them to reach fitness goals, regardless of age and ability. Learn more about PrimeFit at...
Van Mall is Vancouver’s premier senior living community, offering residents compassionate care in an active environment that perfectly balances independence and assistance. For seniors entering a new stage of life, Van Mall brings peace of mind and excitement. Challenging the stereotypical senior living experience, Van Mall residents are encouraged to continue activities they love and...
Canfield Place is proud to partner with Guide Dogs for the Blind. Learn more about our support for Guide Dogs for the Blind and our recent trip to Boring, Oregon for the organization’s latest graduation ceremony. Canfield Place residents and staff were recently invited to attend the Guide Dogs for the Blind graduation in Boring,...
