How do you celebrate the life of an 94 year old jazz enthusiast whose memory is failing, but who wakes every morning with a song on her lips? You create an evening of music and dancing, with dress and décor from a decade of her youth.The 1940’s Sweetheart Swing Ball was [...]
So often, the elderly are just one injury away from losing their ability to live independently. Recently two of our caregivers were working at a local senior residence when they were approached by a social worker regarding a resident. “Mrs. L” had just completed rehabilitation, and although she would need a [...]
Del and Maggie Timmons were married on September 7, 1942. They recently celebrated their 70th anniversary, a rare milestone, at the Village of Westland, an independent senior residence.They decided to marry in Neapolitan, Ohio only two weeks before he headed off to World War II. After Del returned from the war, [...]
Birthday Girl, Bea Archibald, says “I never thought I would live this long, absolutely not! The care staff at Westhaven Manor in Westland, MI knew this birthday was a big deal. Archibald was the guest of honor at a birthday party held days prior to her birthday. The celebration included family [...]
