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Announcing PrimeFit Wellness

Sep 27

A Whole New Approach to Holistic Wellness If there’s anything we have learned from the past year, it’s that health matters, both on a personal and global scale. As the world paused, routines were upended, and we learned to live with a new normal, we were also given the opportunity to evaluate our lifestyles and…

Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors

Jun 28

Art therapy began as a distinct form of psychotherapy in the 1940s and has been growing in popularity ever since. A way for people of all ages to process emotions and gain personal growth while growing in self-understanding and processing emotional change, art therapy is a great way for seniors to cope with grief, loss,…

Free Guide to Senior Housing

Dec 12

Making the decision to move an aging parent into senior living begins with many questions. From realizing that it’s time to move to know your parent is ready and starting that conversation with them, the journey is fraught with emotional and important decisions. When should you begin talking to your parents about moving to a…

Washington Oakes: Driven by Community

Sep 10 Our Communities

Washington Oakes is known throughout Everett for its strong connection to the surrounding community. That connection was on full display at our recent car show, where residents spent time with their families, neighbors stopped to talk, and the cars on display sparked plenty of stories. Learn more about our classic car show and our commitment...

Treeo – South Ogden: Where Adventure Has No Age Limit

Sep 10 Our Communities

America’s National Parks have a way of bringing out the adventurer in everyone, and the residents at Treeo – South Ogden were ready for it. This August, some of our residents and staff packed their bags for a road trip to Yellowstone National Park. They explored the park’s most famous destinations and, along the way,...

Classic Cars Bring the Community Together at Fairwinds – Brittany Park

Sep 3 Our Communities

Fairwinds - Brittany Park Classic Car Show (1)

Classic cars filled the parking lot at Fairwinds – Brittany Park last week for our Classic Car Show, and while the cars were beautiful, the best part of the evening was seeing how many people the event brought together. Residents, families, neighbors, and local car enthusiasts spent the evening swapping stories over ice cream and...

Better With Age: Renovations at Fairwinds – River’s Edge

Aug 19 Our Communities

At Fairwinds – River’s Edge independent living, our residents aren’t slowing down. They’re embracing joy and purpose. They’re reimagining and reinventing. They’re pursuing the most fulfilling, rewarding, and productive opportunities possible. Through it all, they show us every day what it looks like to get better with age. We’re following their lead and are excited...

Good Neighbors Make Great Communities: The Power of Connection at Treeo

Aug 19 Our Communities

No matter your age, we all need to feel known, included, and part of a community. At Treeo – South Ogden, this happens in everyday moments: when a neighbor saves you a seat at dinner, someone notices you haven’t made it to Walking Club and checks in, or when a conversation in the lobby turns...

Back-to-School Isn’t Just for Kids: Lifelong Learning at Treeo – South Ogden

Aug 17 Our Communities

Every August, backpacks return to store shelves, school buses reappear on neighborhood streets, and students settle into a new year of classes. Even if your school days are long behind you, the season still carries a familiar sense of possibility. At Treeo – South Ogden, curiosity doesn’t retire. In fact, our residents find that they...

Beyond the Activity Calendar: What Experiential Living Really Means

Aug 17 Our Communities

Ackerly at Reed's Crossing Experiential Living

John Sager, resident at The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing, had already taken a hot-air balloon ride. Next on his list was skydiving. When the day came, he did not go alone. Team members from The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing climbed into the plane with him, while other residents traveled with the group to cheer from...

A Fresh Look for Fairwinds – Sand Creek

Aug 17 Our Communities

At Fairwinds – Sand Creek, we’re all about getting better with age. Our residents show us what that looks like every day – and now it’s our turn! We’re excited to share that renovations at Fairwinds – Sand Creek will begin on September 14. This is a place where friendships grow over morning coffee, families...

Heritage Estates Celebrates National Night Out

Aug 14 Our Communities

Residents at Heritage Estates know that being part of a community means contributing to it. They remain engaged in Livermore and bring decades of experience, perspective, and care to the city they call home. Across our senior apartments, independent living, and assisted living neighborhoods, residents build strong relationships through service and a shared love for...

Celebrating the Stories That Shape Fairwinds – Redmond

Jul 29 Our Communities

Community grows when people take the time to truly know one another. At Fairwinds – Redmond, that happens by getting to know who someone is today while honoring the experiences, relationships, and accomplishments that helped shape them along the way. This month, as we celebrated America’s 250th anniversary, residents explored the idea of “Then and...