Brightmore was so excited to be able to offer our first “social distancing” music concert for our residents to start our summer season! Music has been one of our joys that we have missed tremendously through the pandemic. Music provides such comfort and happiness to each of our lives and provides memories that no one …Read More…
Certified Nursing Assistants are the glue that holds our healthcare community together! CNA week began today, June 18th, and all week long we celebrated those caring men and women who care for our residents. At The Kempton and The Commons, our CNA teams started the week off with some yummy treats accompanied by homemade cards …Read More…
Brightmore resident, Joseph “Joe” Hull, born in 1916, turned 104 today, June 24th, 2020! He’s a man who enjoys being around others, walking around the Brightmore pond, driving to his favorite restaurant, dining with his friends, and most of all always greeting others with a SMILE! Joe moved to Brightmore in 2017, and has been …Read More…
Brightmore has always promoted senior lifelong learning, and we were fully immersed with our Brightmore University Classes and Educational DVD sessions before COVID-19. We quickly realized that just because we could not bring in professional speakers or meet in group settings, we definitely needed to continue our education courses for our residents during this time. …Read More…
Brightmore has also continued to support a healthy lifestyle focusing on Mind, Body & Spirit. Being mindful means that our well-being comes from not just physical health, but from mental and spiritual health as well. We have been playing both beginners and guided meditations every Thursday evening to end the day, paying attention to all …Read More…
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th, and it commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution passed on June 14, 1777, stating: “Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, …Read More…
It was Flamingo Friday last week at The Commons! We chose pink flamingos because they are strong, social, fun loving birds who know how to find the balance in life. The color pink represents love and understanding and is associated with giving and receiving care. Residents and staff wore pink, and in the afternoon, we …Read More…
We have so much to be grateful for during this trying time. The Kempton residents made a wall of gratitude to show just how grateful they are. Different colored hearts were passed out to residents, and they wrote on the hearts those things for which they are grateful. The hearts were then placed on the …Read More…
June is the month that begins the long awaited summer season, and what goes best with summer? Ice Cream, of course! With a little creativity, Brightmore made their very own Ice Cream Truck and went door-to-door to spread some summer cheer! Residents were able to choose from ice cream sandwiches, Nutty Buddies, chocolate ice cream …Read More…
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