Archive for October, 2016
Thursday, October 27th, 2016
Meet Mary Jane Savage, Carillon of Wake Forest’s Published Child Author Mary Jane Savage first put pen to paper in early 2007. Now, nearly a decade later, she has published … Read More »
Tags: author, books, Carillon, experiences, publisher, resident life, resident stories, teacher, Wake Forest
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Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
They say that heroes are made during adversity. This was true of many Carillon Assisted Living staff the weekend Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina. Carillon residents and family members could … Read More »
Tags: Assisted Living, Carillon, damage, flooding, Heroes, Hurricane Matthew, rain, resident care, Wind Beneath My Wings
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Thursday, October 20th, 2016
With the leaves changing and cool, crisp winds here in North Carolina; fall is in full swing at Carillon Assisted Living! Fall is a time for apple picking, autumn walks, … Read More »
Tags: 2016 autumn activities for seniors, 2016 Carillon fall activities, 2016 fall activities for seniors, 2016 fall senior events, Carillon welcomes fall, fall activities at Carillon Assisted Living
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Friday, October 14th, 2016
Over the past couple of years while getting to know my residents, one topic continued to come up. I miss my pet! My pet made it home for me! So … Read More »
Tags: Asheboro assisted living community, Carillon of Asheboro’s Furry Celebrity, life at Carillon, Meet Pearl, Pets are Good for You, Seniors and pets are good for each other
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Monday, October 10th, 2016
Carillon held the Mint Hill groundbreaking ceremony for their newest facility in Mint Hill on October 6. Carillon thanks all those who were able to attend including Mayor Ted Biggers, … Read More »
Tags: Carillon groundbreaking, Carillon Mint Hill Groundbreaking, Carillon Mint Hill North Carolina, Mint Hill, Mint Hill Groundbreaking Carillon, North Carolina
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Monday, October 10th, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew continued its course toward eastern and central North Carolina, Carillon Assisted Living of Southport, located just south of Wilmington, was in full preparation mode. As hurricane news … Read More »
Tags: Carillon Assisted Living Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Matthew Preparation
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
This is a heartwarming story with a lesson and reminder that each of us can be a hero and save a life by knowing the warning signs of seniors driving … Read More »
Tags: Acting and interacting with a senior with dementia, How to help a senior with dementia, Identifying a senior with dementia, The Importance of Dementia Awareness
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Monday, October 3rd, 2016
Elders want to share their life experiences, just ask them. Baby Boomers consider passing down family history and stories more important than leaving their children heirlooms or inheritances. In a … Read More »
Tags: lessons from seniors, save family history, save family stories, seniors should share life lessons, Sharing Life Lessons, stories for posterity
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Monday, October 3rd, 2016
Visiting a father or mother in assisted living is so important. While you were growing up they devoted themselves to you for many years and now you are devoting time … Read More »
Tags: 12 tips for visiting your father at assisted living, 12 tips for visiting your mother at assisted living, Tips for assisted living visits, tips for assisted living vists
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