Avamere Living News & Stories
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Senior Vision Loss Signs and Prevention Methods
There are a number of conditions that become more likely and common as we get older, and one of these is vision loss. Vision issues tend to become more common and significant with age, but there are also ways to prepare for and even prevent certain forms of vision...
Timing Senior Living: Community Information and Personal Readiness
In part one of this two-part blog series, we reviewed some basic themes to consider in terms of when to plan a transition into a senior living community. While there may not be a "perfect" time for such a move, there are a number of factors that play a role in finding...
Avamere CNA Opens School in Kenya
Alloyce Leonard, a CNA at Richmond Beach Rehab, started a school for children in Kenya. These students are orphans, and their caretakers cannot afford school. Inspired by his childhood experiences He was inspired to start the school from his own childhood...
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, honoring significant contributions the Indigenous people of the Americas made to the establishment and growth of the United States. In recognition of this cultural observance, Avamere produced an educational...
Honoring Native Alaskan Culture
November is Native American Heritage Month, honoring significant contributions the Indigenous people of the Americas made to the establishment and growth of the United States. Honoring Native American Heritage Month In recognition of this...
Timing Ogden Senior Living: Future Planning, Physical Themes
The move from a prior home into a senior living community of any kind won't always be easy, both in terms of the actual details themselves and planning the ideal time. Sometimes there's no "right time" for someone to move out of a home they've loved for a long time,...
Two Friends Reunite After 52 Years
After losing touch for 52 years, Jane Kirkpatrick and Jane White found their lifelong friend living in the same building in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The two were sorority sisters at the University of Oregon from 1960 to 1964, in each other’s weddings, and were close...
Honoring Healthcare Heroes During Assisted Living Week
Avamere Living team members nominated assisted living heroes in honor of National Assisted Living Week, celebrated September 12-18, 2021. It’s an opportunity to honor the work of healthcare workers in assisted living communities and thank them for their dedication to...
Honoring Hispanic Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate and honor people of Hispanic heritage who have influenced America in a monumental way and learn about their impact on American culture. Avamere recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month...
Managing Anosognosia in Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are difficult conditions for both the sufferer and family members to deal with, both due to their initial complications and others that may arise. One additional complication involved with this and other disease -- particularly...
Comparing Assisted Living and Senior Home Care Services
For many seniors who need some help in their daily lives as they age -- but who are also independent in several areas -- choosing between the types of assistance available can be a complex decision. Two of the most common options in this situation are assisted living...
Avamere Living Welcomes New VP of Clinical Services
Avamere Living Community-Based Care proudly welcomes Peggy Brekke, RN, as the new Vice President of Clinical Services. Peggy joined the team July 9, 2021. About Peggy Peggy brings to Avamere her extensive experience in the senior living industry, spanning 25 years...