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Friday, May 16th, 2014
The distance between good and great is where Bill Furnas lives. Which is to say, Carillon’s executive chef thrives on scaling that distance, and is passionate about helping his dining team learn to … Read More »
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Monday, May 12th, 2014
A groundbreaking research study on aging that was the subject of a CBS 60 Minutes television special recently uncovered some surprising findings. But what wasn’t a surprise — at least not to … Read More »
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Friday, May 2nd, 2014
The sixth and final chapter of Meet Me Where I Am: An Alzheimer’s Care Guide, may be the most important in the book. Titled “Caring for the Caregiver,” this chapter … Read More »
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Monday, April 28th, 2014
Carillon Assisted Living of Cramer Mountain will host a Southern themed event, Jazz and Juleps On the Terrace, to raise funds for the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Carillon invites guests … Read More »
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Friday, April 25th, 2014
She’s been called many things, from “genius” to “amazing” to “eclectic.” Most often, her neighbors and friends at Carillon Assisted Living of Fayetteville are heard to say about Marjorie Carpenter: “She’s … Read More »
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Friday, April 25th, 2014
Carillon Assisted Living of Fuquay-Varina will host a Southern themed event, Jazz and Juleps On the Terrace, to raise funds for a train caboose at the Fuquay-Varina Museum Park. Carillon of … Read More »
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Friday, April 18th, 2014
Increasingly, women are assuming leadership roles in the healthcare industry. One of those women is Carillon’s own Wendy Livengood, executive director of Carillon Assisted Living of Salisbury, who this week … Read More »
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Friday, April 11th, 2014
Jack is the athlete, C.A. is the comedian. Jack likes to challenge himself, pushing to keep up an exercise regimen that someone 20 years younger would have trouble maintaining, while C.A. worries … Read More »
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
Two-thirds of Americans over the age of 65 have yet to discuss long-term care or other issues related to aging with their family members. It’s a sensitive, but necessary, conversation; … Read More »
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Saturday, March 29th, 2014
What follows is Chapter Five of Meet Me Where I Am: An Alzheimer’s Care Guide, by Mary Ann Drummond. Drummond, an Alzheimer’s care expert and licensed nurse, is Vice President … Read More »
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