Most people love retirement. Recent research from Money reveals that the majority of retirees report feeling happier after leaving the workforce. However, the data also shows that 8% of retirees report being less happy. The main reason comes from loneliness. The difference between thriving and merely surviving retirement often comes down to one question: What […]
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At The Grand Senior Living in Louisville, dedication to gardening doesn’t depend on the forecast. Whether snow was falling, summer heat was blazing, or rain was rolling in, resident Fritz showed up at the same time each day to water the flowers. Fritz leads the three-person Green Thumbs club with Jack and Marie. For over
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. That means your New Year’s resolutions should include a visit to the optometrist. Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” for good reason. According to the CDC, 50 percent of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it. By the time most people notice symptoms, permanent vision damage
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Tiny Treats, Big Creativity Residents at The Grand Senior Living in Louisville, KY, turned candy corn into tiny works of art by creating silly faces. With paint and imagination, each resident added their own design—some mischievous, some goofy, and all fun. Different team members of The Grand joined in, sharing their designs as they worked alongside
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When researching care options, many families assume “nursing home” and “skilled nursing facility” mean the same thing. Others confuse these medical facilities with senior living communities. Understanding these distinctions is crucial when selecting the right care for your loved one. Here’s what creates confusion: nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities both provide medical care, but
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How to Stay Strong as You Age: Civitas and Select Rehabilitation Summer is a time for celebration — sunny walks, garden chats, and outdoor events with friends and family. But are you or your loved one strong enough to enjoy it all? For many older adults, the warm months highlight what they’re missing out on.
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Edith proudly holds her handmade Harry Potter puppets at The Grand Senior Living in Louisville, KY — a magical example of creativity in retirement. At The Grand Senior Living in Louisville, Kentucky, magic isn’t reserved for books and screens: it’s also stitched into yarn by the steady hands of 90-year-old resident Edith C. The lifelong
The dance floor at The Grand Senior Living in Louisville, Kentucky, has come alive again, thanks to resident Rose B. The community hosted a surprise ballroom dance performance by the retired resident. Surrounded by friends, family, and neighbors, Rose stepped into the spotlight once again. After losing her husband, she took up ballroom dancing as
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Far too many older adults become sedentary in their retirement years, which concerns their loved ones. This situation develops because physical limitations can make movement difficult; others become isolated and lack motivation. Besides that, misconceptions about “appropriate” activities for older adults often lead to unnecessarily restricted movement. Other seniors simply don’t have access to opportunities
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At The Grand, a premier independent senior living community in Louisville, Kentucky, we often hear a common misconception: that aging naturally means slowing down. However, seniors in active independent senior living often prove the opposite! They tend to lead vibrant, active lifestyles—sometimes even more so than their counterparts in assisted living or other senior care
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