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Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
With February designated as American Heart Month, Carillon consultant Mary Ann Drummond is working to increase awareness of the link between heart disease and Alzheimer’s. She wants residents and their … Read More »
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Monday, February 6th, 2017
Staff members and residents alike are abuzz at Carillon Assisted Living’s Fuquay-Varina facility, whose first “Sweetheart Dance” will coincide with “Family Night” on Thursday, Feb. 16. Although the event will … Read More »
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Thursday, January 19th, 2017
Winter Storm Helena hit the East Coast earlier this month, burying the Raleigh area in snow and forcing temperatures well below freezing for several days. The frigid temperatures caused a … Read More »
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Friday, December 18th, 2015
Something as simple as going out for coffee can be incredibly stressful for people and families living with Alzheimer’s disease. A unique program to make those social outings easier and … Read More »
Posted in Perspectives on Alzheimer's, Sage Stories | Comments Off on Carillon Co-Hosts Memory Cafés to Break Social Stigma of Dementia
Friday, December 18th, 2015
There’s a new sheriff in town at Carillon Assisted Living of Newton, but hers is a familiar, welcoming face to residents and team members. Rhonda Brazzell was recently named executive … Read More »
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Thursday, December 17th, 2015
Of all the reasons to love Carillon’s annual Victorian Christmas concert celebrations, Laurie Sawyer comes back time and again to one reason above all others. “It’s a little moment in … Read More »
Posted in Sage Stories | Comments Off on Annual Christmas Concerts Celebrate Timeless Traditions
Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
What should be the most joyful season of the year is often the loneliest time in the life of a senior. Not only do the holidays sharpen the loss of … Read More »
Posted in From the President | Comments Off on Keep Seniors Close at Christmas for Better Health All Year
Tuesday, October 6th, 2015
We have all heard the saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words”, yet we sometimes seem to forget how powerful the right picture can be for our loved … Read More »
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
When it came time to choose the location for Carillon’s 20th assisted living community, we looked to a site that in many ways reflected Carillon’s history and vision. Huntersville is … Read More »
Posted in From the President | Comments Off on Coming Home to Huntersville
Friday, July 24th, 2015
In her latest blog, Carillon’s Alzheimer’s care expert Mary Ann Drummond touches on the significant, and too often unmet, needs of Alzheimer’s caregivers. To be a caregiver is something one … Read More »
Posted in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care | Comments Off on Alzheimer’s Caregivers Need Care, Too
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