Proper Phone Etiquette: A Necessary Skill

By: Ryan Brennan Recently I have been thinking: What have I learned from my job so far? I currently work as the Administrative Assistant and Screening Specialist at Avamere Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Boise. I assist in many business functions —...

Snowbird Offer at the Oregon Coast

Discover the snowbird offer Avamere at Seaside, an independent living and memory care community, is offering a special promotion for seniors looking to stay at the Oregon coast, both short and long-term. Whether seniors want to stay one month, create a short-term...

Despite COVID-19, We Can All Do Our Best

By: Ryan Brennan When contemplating the idea of problem-solving, the great, late jazz composer, Duke Ellington said, “A problem is a chance to do your best.” Here at Avamere Transitional Care and Rehabilitation — Boise, we are treating COVID-19 as a chance for us to...

An Open Letter to My Deaf Community and the Hearing

My name is Renée Rickard. I love to do water activities, such as waterski, jet ski, and wakeboard. I also love to play videogames. I have an older hearing sister but use American Sign Language (ASL). I graduated from California School for the Deaf in Fremont. I...

Value of Enrichment Activities for Ogden Seniors

Staying engaged and enriched in our lives is important at any age, and remains vital for numerous seniors and those approaching senior age. In fact, one of the top reasons some seniors choose to make the move to a senior living community, a decision often made...

Celebrate Diversity with These Books, Movies, & Podcasts

Together, we recognize and celebrate the diversity surrounding us. Here are some books, podcasts, and movies to learn about and honor diversity during Celebrate Diversity Month and every day of the year. Books For Adults Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates...

Women’s History Month: Maggie Hilty’s Story

By Maggie Hilty, Vice President of Business Development  This Women’s History month, we’re excited to celebrate the stories of trailblazing women, whose work and contributions have made a significant impact in our family of companies. Today, we’re celebrating Maggie...

My Long-Drawn-Out Career Journey

This Women’s History month, we’re excited to celebrate the stories of trailblazing women, whose work and contributions have made a significant impact in our family of companies. Today, we’re celebrating Durinda Haukap. High school I was a high school athlete, who in...

Women’s History Month Highlight: Kristi Lott

This Women’s History month, we’re excited to celebrate the stories of trailblazing women, whose work and contributions have made a significant impact in our family of companies. Today, we’re celebrating Kristi Lott. Kristi began her healthcare career at Queen Anne...

Senior Malnutrition: Prevention and Mealtime Approaches

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on senior malnutrition and its causes. While malnutrition can impact anyone at any age, some seniors are at higher risk due to several variables, from illness and aging changes to medications,...