April 14, 2021
Thomas Jefferson Day, which is April 13th, celebrates the birth (1743) of this founding father and the third president of the United States. He was also the principal writer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Kempton residents learned all about his life and the Declaration of Independence by playing the Jefferson Trivia Game. …Read More…
April 12, 2021
Dorothy McGinnis Turns 102 at Brightmore of Wilmington! 🥳🎉 Turning the “young age” of 102 hasn’t been easy, but it sure has been a journey! Dorothy McGinnis, resident of Brightmore for over 5 years, turned 102 today on April 12th! When Dorothy was asked, “What advice do you have for others now that you have …Read More…
April 9, 2021
Put Your Paws Up for Paws4People! 🐶 The paws4people foundation raises, trains, and places Assistance Dogs with children, veterans, military dependents, and civilians living with disabilities. The organization provides certification, insurance, and support for the client/dog teams for the duration of their career. Paws4people works with UNCW to offer a course on training the dogs …Read More…
April 8, 2021
How Many Steps Does It Take? 👟 Residents at Brightmore love using the cardio rooms for independent workouts or one on one sessions. Working with Madeline, the Wellness Coordinator is especially rewarding . The most popular machine is the NuStep. Residents typically utilize the machine 30 minutes to an hour, and the best part is …Read More…
We are so honored to be nominated in the 2021 WWAY TV Viewer’s Choice Awards 🎉 Visit the link below to vote for: Brightmore of Wilmington — Best Retirement/Independent Living Community The Kempton — Best Assisted Living/Memory Care Click here to vote! Voting is open from now until May 13th. Happy voting!
April 6, 2021
Spring Has Sprung at The Kempton! 🌸 Spring is a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be. With the return of the warm weather, residents at The Kempton got their hands dirty and planted a tomato plant and herbs for the back porch. Gardening also has some great health benefits such as: it …Read More…
April 2, 2021
Many experts agree that brain games are effective for seniors, particularly those who are at high risk for or are already living with dementia. If our seniors do not use their memory and processing abilities, they can deteriorate quickly. Here at The Commons, our residents engage daily in fun games for cognitive stimulation. Today we …Read More…
April 1, 2021
The Kempton residents love crafting, especially around a holiday! This week’s craft was Easter bunny wreaths and felt bunny magnets. Residents thoroughly enjoyed the time together making them, and they have them on their doors for everyone to see! Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter holiday!