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Announcing PrimeFit Wellness

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…

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Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors

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,…

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Free Guide to Senior Housing

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…

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Person-Centered Memory Care

Many memory care communities boast a “person-centered” approach to care. But, what does that mean? What does that look like in the everyday care of a person with dementia? Person-centered care is all about the person living with the disease, and not the disease itself. Focusing on personal preferences, life history, routines, and other individual...
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Caregiver Education at The Village at Mill Landing

The Village at Mill Landing assisted living and memory care offers a wide range of senior care services, including memory care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Knowing that this is a stressful time for residents and their families, we are here to come alongside you as a trusted...
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Is Sanfilippo Syndrome Childhood Alzheimer’s?

Sanfilippo Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes fatal brain damage. Because its symptoms are so similar to Alzheimer’s, many call Sanfilippo Syndrome “childhood Alzheimer’.” While the symptoms are similar, the underlying causes are different with both fatal diseases leading to dementia. Learn more about this devastating condition and its relationship to Alzheimer’s disease....
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10 Ways to Know it’s Time to Move to Memory Care

Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia are progressive conditions that worsen over time. In the early stages of dementia your loved one can still be independent but as the disease progresses, your loved one will require full-time care. How do you know when it’s time to move a loved one to memory care? When is...
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Daily Care Plans for Dementia

When it comes to dementia caregiving, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Because each person is unique, the disease affects each person and their caregivers in different ways. Some days seem to fly by and you are so busy but you feel like you get nothing done. Other days drag and you worry about your loved...
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Love at Fairwinds – Spokane

Love is in the air at Fairwinds – Spokane independent living and assisted living community! Our residents love to tell stories of their early dating days – and we love to hear them. Six of our resident couples, married for a combined 371 years, recently shared their stories with local news station KREM2. Learn more...
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Law Enforcement Appreciation at Fairwinds – Spokane

Residents at Fairwinds – Spokane enjoy a strong sense of community that extends beyond our senior living community. Our residents play an integral role in the larger Spokane community and are actively engaged in community events. To show appreciation for local law enforcement, residents at Fairwinds – Spokane independent living and assisted living community filled...
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How to Survive Long Flights as a Senior

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As baby boomers continue to change what it means to be a senior, senior travel has become increasingly common. Longer life expectancy, a greater income, and a higher quality of life are leading seniors across international waters on a worldwide adventure. Learn more about senior travel and get tips to keep you and your loved...
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Hawthorne Court Winter Wonderland Ball

You won’t find the winter blues at Hawthorne Court! We recently hosted a Winter Wonderland Ball for our residents, friends, and family members. Learn more about this fun event and how we make the most of every day of retirement at Hawthorne Court!  Our recent Winter Wonderland Ball was a huge success! The blue and...
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Hawthorne Court Scholarship Committee

Hawthorne Court is proud to be the home of many retired schoolteachers. In fact, that’s one reason why education is so important to us. Learn more about how our residents support the education of local high school students through an annual scholarship fund. Hawthorne Court residents play an integral role in the larger Kennewick community....
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