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…
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!
Technology is forever changing and growing. Residents at The Kempton enjoy learning about new technology on Tech Tuesday. Yesterday, many residents learned how to use the Echo Show. With the residents in mind, The Kempton was given 10 Echo Shows with Alexa from NCALA and K4Connect to use around the building. They really liked the …Read More…
Don’t Worry…Be Happy! 😊 The Kempton Spirit Week was last week, which was also “Act Happy Week”. The residents and staff dressed in there tackiest and wackiest clothes on Monday; Tuesday, everyone was cozy and comfy with Pajama Day. Wednesday, everyone wore green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day; Thursday was Twin Day, and Friday, …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…
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!
Ms. Bettie Morrow was born April 6th, 1939, in Seneca, South Carolina. At 6 months of age she moved with her parents to Shelby, North Carolina where she lived for 50 years. She has one brother and three sons. She was married to her sweetheart for 54 years. Ms. Morrow worked with the SHIPP Medicare …Read More…
As a result of COVID, we are doing things a little different this year. However, the much anticipated tradition of the residents voting for the Valentine’s King and Queen continued. Congratulations go to …the Queen – Nancy McConnell and King – Allen McConnell! Residents created Valentine’s Day pins, magnets and flowers. Cards were made by …Read More…
The Kempton Assisted Living has an Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year was a little different with social distancing and masks. Look at the excitement in the eyes of the residents. Our talented resident, Bettie Morrow, played Christmas carols on the piano. The residents enjoyed a sing-along .Candy canes and Christmas necklaces were passed around. …Read More…
Since the start of Covid, residents at The Kempton have been having “Sit and Stretch” exercise class without their normal instructor, Paula; and, they have missed her greatly. Recently, she was able to come and lead an exercise class outdoors. The weather was lovely, and everyone enjoyed having Paula back! We will be looking forward …Read More…
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