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“Ageless Grace” Comes to Brightmore of Wilmington
July 22, 2018Brightmore’s Wellness Director Madeline Woodard, LRT/CTRS, went in January 2018 to get certified to bring a new program to the building: “Ageless Grace.” Ageless Grace is a cutting-edge brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all 5 functions of the brain – analytical, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall, creativity and imagination – and simultaneously addresses …Read More…
Biofield Tuning With Tuning Forks
July 19, 2018Brightmore University Series had the pleasure of listening to Eileen Rainier speak about a non-medical Therapeutic Method that is unique, simple, non-invasive and efficient. The method is “Bio-tuning” and has produced profound and powerful outcomes. Eileen Rainier has trained directly with Eileen McKusick, the developer and researcher of “Bio-tuning.” During the presentation, Eileen used Bio-tuning …Read More…
Wilmington’s History in Two Parts
July 18, 2018Wilmington history is something the residents here at the Kempton love to learn. Many of the residents here have lived in Wilmington all thier lives. On Monday July 16, Robin Triplett, a retired Wilmington History teacher spoke to the Kempton about Wilmington’s broad history. Robin has broken her presentation down into two parts. In part …Read More…
Fire and Fall Prevention Class at Brightmore Independent Living
July 17, 2018Jenni Blair, UNCW Gerontology Masters Student interning with the Wilmington Fire Department, came to speak to Brightmore residents on the importance of “Fire & Fall Prevention Awareness.” On an annual basis, Brightmore invites the Wilmington Fire Deptartment out to speak on Fire & Fall Prevention. If you only hear it once, or if you hear it …Read More…
Find Your Family Roots with The Commons
July 13, 2018On Wednesday, July 11, 2018, residents at The Commons of Brightmore started a three part program called “Finding our Family Roots”. One of our residents was the speaker in part one. Ann Cook explained how she started her own family exploration. Mrs. Cook has gone back eight generations. She brought along examples of different ways …Read More…
“Life Isn’t Perfect, But My Lipstick Is!” – Author Series Part 3
July 12, 2018Brightmore University ended its Author Series this month with “Life Isn’t Perfect, But My Lipstick Is!” book review and signing: Author Series Part 3 presented by Diane Pascoe, Author & Humorist. Diane introduced the audience into a small piece of her 41 short humorous true life stories – a compilation of short stories that made …Read More…
Know Your Legal Documents
July 6, 2018On Monday July 2nd, the Kempton residents had a class on recommended legal documents with attorney Kelly Shovelin from Four Pillars Law Firm. She informed the residents on the different legal documents that she suggest they have in place. These include General Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release Authorization, Living Will …Read More…
Night Yoga with Fran
July 5, 2018Once a month the residents are able to attend a Night Yoga Class, with rotating instructors. Night Yoga with Fran consists of gentle stretches, gentle breathing, and allowing the mind to relax through an easy guided meditation to end the class. On the way out, the residents are able to take a sleepy time herbal …Read More…
Brightmore University: Salute to the Troops Concert and Dance!
July 3, 2018Retirement community residents of Brightmore of Wilmington celebrated their 4th Annual “Salute to the Troops Concert & Dance”: A Pre-4th of July event! In conjunction with Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, Brightmore supported Parkinson’s of the Carolinas with an evening of delicious food and live music as we danced the night away with The Andrew Thieland …Read More…