This year the Kentucky Derby is on May 1st .Because of this, the residents at The Commons are celebrating with a multitude of festivities! During derby week, special horses have been out and about greeting our residents. The horses are trying to gain their support for our very own Kentucky Derby on Friday. The stylish …Read More…
Today the residents traveled back in time to the era of crooners. They were entertained by the music and songs of the Rat Pack. Those were the days when everyone dressed up in suits and cocktail dresses! Going out for a concert, dance and drinks was a typical weekend! This was back in the days …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!
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…
Try It, You’ll Strike It! 🎳 The residents at The Commons are always looking for a way to be active. One of their favorites is bowling. Bowling is an excellent exercise for seniors to be a participate. It can help improve balance, hand/eye coordination and upper body strength. Our residents’ competitive spirit comes out, and …Read More…
The Brightmore of Wilmington campus stresses the importance of staying active with many opportunities to exercise in a multitude of ways. Exercise provides a great way to keep your thinking, learning, and judgement skills sharp as you age; it improves your mental health and mood, and reduces your risk of heart disease, among many other …Read More…
New Exercise Program at The Commons: Drums Alive! 🥁 Today at The Commons our Residents started a new exercise program called Drums Alive. Our residents grabbed some drumsticks and exercise balls and got started! Drumming can be performed while sitting, so people with difficulty being ambulatory can have an enjoyable time creating music while getting …Read More…
Did you know that you can find drone footage of almost any town in the United States online? The Commons residents spent the afternoon taking virtual hometown tours! We started in Wilmington and made stops in Dunn, Highpoint, and Asheville. From that point, we visited West Virginia, Dayton Ohio, and even went to the Netherlands …Read More…
In 1987, Congress declared the entire month of March Women’s History Month. The Commons at Brightmore residents celebrated with fun reminiscing trivia games. We learned all about the famous ladies who paved the way. They championed for voting rights, civil rights, and fair labor laws. In addition, we discussed lives of some favorite female entertainers. …Read More…
2nd Dose of Covid-19 for all! Brightmore, The Kempton, and The Commons participated in another round of COVID-19 vaccine clinics. We are looking forward to better days ahead!
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