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By Sarah Richard With age comes experience. Monumental occasions such as retiring from work or becoming a grandparent are certainly cause for celebration. One of those age-related experiences – deciding whether it’s time to move out of the home and into senior living – is best na…
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Keep it simple: Three tips to downsize for senior living
By Sarah Richard Decluttering never seems to end, and the process never gets easier. Whether we admit it or not, many of us are collectors. Over the years, we accumulate home decor, artwork, knickknacks, clothing, linens, tableware and more. The worst part is that we don’t realize how mu…
Compassion and preparation: essential tips for senior caregivers
By Jennifer Geske Caregiving is one of the most considerate and compassionate jobs around. Caregivers take on the role of assisting another person, commonly seniors, with all types of life activities, such as personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, health care, transportation and…
Top tips for older adults to enhance their life quality
By Jennifer Geske As we age, it is important to make time to focus on our health and happiness. From exercising more to spending time with friends and family, there are many steps that seniors can take to improve their overall quality of life. The Preserve, a senior living community in For…
Discovering warmth and strengthened support systems at The Preserve
For many seniors, there comes a point in time where living at home, doing chores and preparing your own meals becomes tiring. In addition to the upkeep of daily activities, health concerns frequently prompt older adults to move into a senior living community, where they can enjoy a more ca…
Courtney Johnson joins The Preserve as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, has hired Courtney Johnson as its director of sales and marketing. In her role, Johnson will be responsible for serving as the primary liaison between The Preserve and the local community. Johnson will also facilitate the admissions pr…
Forever young: how intergenerational relationships benefit seniors, children
By Ryan Keller, Executive Director of The Preserve There’s nothing that warms your heart like the smile of a child and the sound of their pure laughter. Not only do children touch the hearts of parents and grandparents, but they also spread joy to adults they may not even know. St…
Finding the right fit for senior living
Choosing a senior living community for yourself or a loved one requires dedicated research and planning. With so many senior living options available, it takes time to find the best fit. On average, it can take six months to transition into senior living. However, for some older adults, th…
Shedding light on Alzheimer’s Awareness at The Preserve
Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 6.7 million older Americans. At the Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, nearly 20 residents have a form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Ralph Marshall, a resident of The Preserve, and his wife, Maggie Marshall, took the time to shar…
Lee County Sheriff’s Office provides “behind-the-tape” look to The Preserve residents
Residents of The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, got a first look at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s (LCSO) “Getting to Know Your Lee County Sheriff’s Office” presentation. The presentation gave residents a “behind-the-tape” look at the history of LCS…