senior assisted living blog

GODFREY, IL - Wednesday, April 28th marks the grand opening of Provision Living at Godfrey, an $8 million independent and assisted living residence for area seniors. The residence will add 40 full- and part-time jobs in the community.  The open house is from 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday; with a ribbon cutting at 4:00pm. This event is open to the public. 

"Provision Living is a positive addition to the Village of Godfrey, creating a new option for assisted living. Driving by daily to and from work, I have watched the progress of this project - what a great looking structure.  Now with the landscaping being installed, the development is near completion. Bravo! Job well done," said Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick. http://www.godfreyil.org/

Provision Living at Godfrey, located at 1373 D'Adrian Professional Parkway, offers 79 living units, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Residents of the independent and assisted living community experience a welcome home with a wellness center, restaurant style dining, community center, barber and beauty salon, transportation, on-site personal care services and many other amenities.

"We have been so grateful for the warm welcome we have already received from the community," said Provision Living co-founder and president, Todd Spittal.  "Now we are excited about serving the senior adults in the area and living out our vision of creating a radiant community where people are loved, inspired and thrive."

Provision Living, LLC, (www.provisionliving.com) is a premier regional operator and investor in senior housing properties, specifically focusing on independent living, assisted living and assisted living based dementia services.  The company is based in St. Louis with operations in five states, representing more than 900 senior living units and 425 associates.

Contact Shelley Miller, Executive Director, at 618-468-8010 or smiller@provisionliving.com for more information.

The conversation about if and when to move a parent to an assisted living facility can alter family dynamics and divide siblings. Some parents may be resistant to move even after their health and the condition of their home deteriorate.

Listen on NPR's TALK OF THE NATION with Neal Conan (April 21, 2010) 

Comment and share your stories.

  SIMPLY SOUTHERN A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW
Presented by The Hub City Garden Club

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, April 2010 - A Standard Flower Show is a contest of the best horticulture, design, and special exhibits of Hub City Garden Club and invited guests.   http://msclubs.esiteasp.com/mississippi/home.nxg

    

The three divisions are judged individually by certain standards of the Hub City Garden Club. The flower show is being held at Provision Living on April 28, 2010. http://www.provisionliving.com/hattiesburg-mississippi-assisted-living-Provision-Living/ All entries to the show will be received from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., judging will begin at 11:00 a.m., and the show will be open to the public for viewing from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The show will feature nine sections in the horticulture division: trees and shrubs; bulbs, corms, rhizomes; plants grown for bloom; plants grown for foliage; roses; vines and ground covers; container grown plants; combination plantings; and lucky bouquet. In the design division, there will be two sections featured: Southern Greetings and Home, Sweet Home. Division three will feature two exhibits: Bees, Beekeeping, and Honey, as well as Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc.

The Hub City Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. http://www.gardenclub.org/home.aspx and the Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc. This is an annual flower show put on by the Hub City Garden Club in Hattiesburg, the first at Provision Living. The president of the Hub City Garden Club, Maxine Dement, will be the judge for this year's flower show. The garden club hopes to share their love of gardening with the community of Hattiesburg with the presentation of this flower show.

If you would like more information about the flower show, or to get directions, please call Susie Jones at 601-329-2030 or e-mail Susie at sjones@provisionliving.com.

GreenTree Assisted Living at West Lafayette has hired Shalon Perez as the Executive Director.

 

Shalon holds a BS from Purdue University and has more than 15 years experience in the Greater Lafayette area in various roles with area health care facilities. 

http://www.provisionliving.com/West-Lafayette-Assisted-Living-GreenTree-Assisted-Living/ 

GreenTree Assisted Living is a premier 82 unit Assisted Living community offering private apartments in a home-like setting. GreenTree's goal is to create a radiant organization where people are loved, inspired and thrive. It is located at 3575 Senior Place, West Lafayette, on the corner of Salisbury Street and Kalberer Road. 

Meet Ryan Lauer Candidate for County Council-3rd District

Thursday, April 22nd 6:00 PM at GreenTree at Westwood 4895 Pine Ridge Drive
Columbus, Indiana 47201

Hear Ryan play live bluegrass fiddle with Barthlomew County's premiere bluegrass band....STILWATER.

Ryan Lauer is running for Barthlomew County Council- 3rd District in the May 4th Republican Primary Election. Ryan is looking forward to meeting you Thursday.

Invite your family & friends for great fun and toe-tappin' music!

Contact Ryan:

(812) 374-8512

campaign@ryanlauer.com

www.ryanlauer.com

http://www.ryanlauer.com

Join GreenTree Assisted Living and our poetry Contest sponsors along with publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools and poets around the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture.     
 
You are invited to submit your original poetry to GreenTree Assisted Living by April 20, 2010.  All poetry prose is welcome and may be submitted by mail to:
 
GreenTree Assisted Living
4895 Pine Ridge Drive, Columbus, IN, 47201
Attention: Poetry Contest or by email to kbrock@provisionliving.com
 
1. Please submit in 14 point font if possible. 2. Appropriate illustrations are  welcomed but not required. 3. Entries must include your age and grade level, if applicable, and phone number to be accepted for this contest. 4. Entries remain the property of GreenTree Assisted Living and will not be returned to contestants. 5. GreenTree reserves the right to use entries for promotional purposes if desired. 6. Contestants need not be present to win. Winners will be notified by phone.  
 
Poetry will be judged by a panel of non-participants on April 29th and award will be distributed for the top 7 poetry entries.  Awards include gift certificates from Claudia’s Floral Bunda, Columbus Dental Solutions, One Body One Soul Massage and Wellbeing Studio, Mary Kay Cosmetics, compliments of Kelly Ogle, Jimmy John’s, and QMIX Radio.   
 
Four categories include grade schools, middle school, high
school and adults over 19 years of age.  

Spring weather is upon us, and what better way to celebrate by gathering outdoors and promoting good health for seniors. Green Tree at Ft. Harrison will be holding a health fair on Wednesday, April 14h from 9-11 a.m.

Health companies that provide services such as therapy, home health, and resources for those with disabilities will be in attendance. Stop by their tables to learn more about how they can help you or your loved ones.

Free senior fitness tests will be available including blood pressure, pulse and oxygen. Diabetes education will be given to those interested as well.

There will also be many great door prizes given away all day.

The fair will have a senior focus, but all ages are invited to attend. This will also be a great opportunity to tour the community and see all that Green Tree at Fort Harrison has to offer.

Green Tree at Fort Harrison is located at 8025 Double Day Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46216. Contact Belinda Arthur at 546-2846 if you have any further questions.

We hope to see everyone there to help promote the health and wellness of our seniors.