It’s no secret that making new friends and staying in touch with longtime ones is more challenging as adults than it was when we were younger. During our school days, we were constantly surrounded by our peers, meeting new people, and participating in activities, clubs and sports. As you grow older, you quickly realize that staying in touch with friends …
When you were a child, your parents provided the physical and financial support you needed to thrive. During young adulthood, they served as sounding boards, offering advice and insight as you made big life decisions about relationships, your own family, and career and financial planning for the future. As time went on, these roles slowly reversed, and you began offering …
To our Residents, Family Members, and Associates ~ We recognize that these past several months have been trying. Social distancing has kept us apart from our loved ones as we all work together to flatten the curve and keep everyone healthy and safe. This has been especially difficult in senior living, where community is at the heart of everything we …
Solstice Senior Living (SSL), a leading provider of senior living management services, has hired Steve Flynt as chief operating officer. “Having members on our leadership team who are passionate about senior living and committed to the growth of our company allows us to continue delivering our residents and their families the best experiences possible,” stated Sue Farrow, founder and owner of Integral …
Mother’s Day is a dedicated Sunday each year for us to take a moment and applaud all the women who have dedicated their lives to enrich ours. We asked our Solstice residents for the best pieces of advice that they’ve given as a mom or have heard from their mom. Happy Mother’s Day! “Just listen to Mom. She’s usually right, …
At Solstice Senior Living, our residents and employees are following all CDC guidelines and best practices for staying safe and healthy. Our communities are also looking for ways to keep residents active and engaged.According to Johns Hopkins, it is important to prioritize self-care during social distancing. That comes in different forms for different people, but activities such as listening to …
April is Stress Awareness Month, and we think it’s safe to say the world has been pretty stressful lately! At Solstice Senior Living, our team continues to work hard daily to ensure life remains as vibrant and stress-free as ever – but also safe and healthy as the world navigates the COVID-19 pandemic. Stress can be a result of many …
Since COVID-19 hit the United States, associates at Solstice Senior Living have stepped up to the occasion. With the elderly being listed as one of the main groups vulnerable to COVID-19, the safety and well-being of our residents is our top priority. Our communities around the country have received donations and support from numerous organizations. Check out a few …
BY BECKY MANDELBAUM The residents of Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham are not used to sitting still. Normally, their days are filled with activities, games, and other social gatherings. Like many of us, their days now look very different. “I don’t have anybody that’s sick… and we want to keep it that way,” says executive director Larry MacDonald. As I …
Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) hit the United States, it has dramatically changed all our daily lives. We know there is a great deal of concern for the well-being of our most vulnerable population, those with compromised immune systems and those 60 years old or older, many of whom live in our Solstice communities or are considering moving into one of …
