Grateful: Seniors Celebrate Thanksgiving
In long term care communities, there is a lot to be grateful for this year: reunions with family and friends, booster vaccines to keep residents and staff healthy and – of course – great food!
See how residents and staff in nursing homes and assisted living communities are bringing an attitude of gratitude to the beginning of the holiday season:
A drive-thru Thanksgiving
The city of Corona, CA staged a Thanksgiving lunch drive-by event for residents at Estancia Del Sol. Residents enjoyed delicious food, welcome cheers – and even turkey costumes. Read the full story here →
A Thanksgiving surrounded by friends & family
AvonLea Assisted Living & Retirement Community in Tulepo, MS held a special Thanksgiving dinner for residents and their family and friends. Check out photos from the event:
A “Vetsgiving” to remember
Veterans in Warner Robins, GA celebrated Thanksgiving a week early with “Vetsgiving” – a special meal presented by assisted living community Phoenix at Lake Joy, the VFW Post 6605 and others. Read the full story here →
Giving back with gratitude
Four Texas memory care communities – Meadowbrook, Arbor Hills, Saddle Brook, and Riverside Inn – are teaming up to collect canned goods for non-profits and food banks before Thanksgiving. Read more about their food drive here →
(Plymouth) Rockin’ those costumes
Seniors at Chateau Madeleine Senior Living & Memory Care in Melbourne, FL took a historical approach to celebrating Thanksgiving by donning pilgrim costumes!
