Witnessing the power of melodies at Paraklay Way at The Commons, where our residents embrace the joy of live music. This time, we were serenaded by the enchanting Susan Savia, igniting memories and creating new moments. From dancing to harmonizing, the magic of music knows no bounds! #MusicMemories #SongbirdSounds #UnforgettableMelodies
There’s magic in the kitchen, and our residents know it best! This week, we turned up the heat with a delightful cooking group, whipping up delicious chocolate cupcakes. From cracking eggs to frosting cakes, every step enhanced dexterity and fine motor skills, all while creating sweet treats. But it wasn’t just about baking – we …Read More…
Brightmore of Wilmington is honored to help seniors transition to a community. They can live their life to the fullest! For us, every day is #SeniorCitizensDay!
Connecting with others adds sweetness and meaning to life. From time spent nurturing lifelong relationships to meeting new friends and neighbors, positive interactions with others feed the spirit and the mind. The scientific community agrees—an article published in The Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reports, “Humans are inherently social. We are not special in this …Read More…
The Longest Day is the day of the year with the most light — the summer solstice. It’s the day that the entire Brightmore of Wilmington Campus has committed to fighting Alzheimer’s disease. We are participating in The Longest Day, a fundraising event to advance the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. …Read More…
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! May you enjoy this holiday season of joy hope, peace and good will.
Sunshine and fresh air has been proven to lift our mood and help to reduce stress. A change of scenery and a boost of vitamin D can be especially beneficial for someone living with dementia. Time spent outdoors has been shown to have a number of both mental and physical health benefits. Residents who live …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!
Holiday Reminiscing is one of our favorite activities on Paraklay Way with our Reminiscing Programs. Reminiscence Programs consist of sharing life experiences, memories and stories from the past. Often people with dementia lose short-term memory, but they are still able to recall older memories. This week we encouraged residents to share some holiday memories. We …Read More…
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