| Veteran in Long Term Care Gets to Fly in WWII-Era Plane Again | https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/local/2021/08/04/wwii-vets-fly-high-vintage-biplane-holland-airport/5469801001/ | Veteran in Long Term Care Gets to Fly in WWII-Era Plane Again | | <div class="ExternalClassE15A8DEB82D0411C8BF4D24050E37B54"><p>95-year-old World War II veteran Lloyd Steinfort took to the skies just like in his glory days, thanks to the team at Dream Flights. Steinfort and five of his fellow brothers-in-arms in long term care facilities in Michigan flew in a fleet of six vintage biplanes. "It brings back a lot of memories," said Daniel Bursch, 103, a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force during the war. The planes themselves have as much history as those flying in them—one was used to train new aviators in the military during the 1940s. <br></p></div> | 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Topics/Stories-of-Care/PublishingImages/8.10.21-WWIIVet.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Stories of Care |
| Olympic Hopeful Seeks Advice from Former Competitor | https://www.mcknights.com/news/the-brighter-side/olympic-hopeful-meets-former-u-s-star-at-his-ny-nursing-home/ | Olympic Hopeful Seeks Advice from Former Competitor | | <div class="ExternalClass1BBF97AE540A40EABD9D5DACC2B42343"><p>While the Tokyo Olympics were in full swing, one Olympic hopeful took the opportunity to reach out to an old expert. Bobsledder and 2022 Winter Games hopeful 24-year-old Hunter Church met with Paul Savage, 86, a resident at Meadowbrook in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Savage himself competed in the 1964 and 1968 with the U.S. bobsled teams. Savage’s advice? Pretty simple: “Keep in good physical shape. Don’t drink. Don’t smoke.” Church was pleased with the meeting, to say the least. “Being able to meet someone like Mr. Savage is only going to motivate me and kind of propel me forward going into this year,” Church told local media during the meeting. <br></p></div> | 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Topics/Stories-of-Care/PublishingImages/8.10.21-Meadowbrook-bobsled.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Stories of Care |
| Iowa Assisted Living Community Holds Its Own Olympic Ceremonies | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/digital-exclusive/digital-exclusive-hull-nursing-home-celebrates-the-olympics-in-a-special-way/ | Iowa Assisted Living Community Holds Its Own Olympic Ceremonies | | <div class="ExternalClass2787A614C02F4A00AAEAD90A7285905C"><p>Aspen Assisted Living takes the Olympic Games very seriously whenever the international event rolls around. For over 10 years, staff and residents have celebrated with patriotic wear; candy complete with gold, silver, and bronze wrapping; and even their own torch ceremony. While everybody is having fun, Activity Director Jennifer Steiger said it’s also both mentally and physically fulfilling. In events such as a disc throw, “it gets them up and moving so they’re using different muscles that way,” Steiger said. Residents are already looking forward to the Winter Games and subsequent snowball fights with marshmallows. <br></p></div> | 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Topics/Stories-of-Care/PublishingImages/8.10.21-Aspen_Olympics.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Stories of Care |
| Foster Kittens a “Win-Win” for Virginia Assisted Living Community | https://www.wtvr.com/rebound/you-are-not-alone/fostering-kittens-virginia-assisted-living-community-morningside-of-bellgrade | Foster Kittens a “Win-Win” for Virginia Assisted Living Community | | <div class="ExternalClass8B97C709968A4F858FFF900AD4FC5B81"><div><div><p>It’s hard to tell who is happier at Morningside of Bellgrade: the residents or the new kittens they are fostering thanks to a partnership with Richmond Animal Care and Control. "They're happy now, they can feel each other," resident Charles Elan said, holding sibling kittens Stormy and Feather. "This is the second pair of kittens that they've fostered for us," an organizer said. "Sharing their love with people that may not be able to have pets anymore [and] miss having their pets, it just makes us smile."</p></div></div></div> | 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Topics/Stories-of-Care/PublishingImages/8.10.21-kittens.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Stories of Care |
| Blog Post Celebrates 'Dog Days of Summer' in Long Term Care | https://ourseniorcare.org/dog-days-of-summer-in-long-term-care/ | Blog Post Celebrates 'Dog Days of Summer' in Long Term Care | | <div class="ExternalClassD1B09C7592924DB49FB1922F83E5BB95"><p>Our Senior Care blog is celebrating the height of summer by showcasing some “dog days” held at long term care providers across the country. Everybody knows a furry friend is the perfect way to brighten up the day, and these encounters were no different. From an assisted living resident taking up the title of “honorary dog grandpa,” to residents training service dogs, everybody is enjoying themselves during the dog days of summer.</p></div> | 2021-08-24T00:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Topics/Stories-of-Care/PublishingImages/8.24_dog.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Stories of Care |
| Assisted Living Community Takes Advantage of Summer Harvest with On-site Farmers Market | https://www.morningjournal.com/2021/08/08/mje-l-independence-village-market-0809/ | Assisted Living Community Takes Advantage of Summer Harvest with On-site Farmers Market | | <div class="ExternalClass9E71749B9D8140BC9C5C739294F1A3B4"><p>Seniors of Avon Lake in Ohio got out in the summer sun with some seasonal goods for the community’s first farmers market. Some residents even sold their own handcrafted creations to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. “It’s been beautiful, being able to have families, we have guests from our community but mostly just getting our residents back to a sense of normalcy, keeping them connected with our community, being able to come out and socialize with one another,” Enrichment Director Emily Goers said.<br></p></div> | 2021-08-24T00:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Topics/Stories-of-Care/PublishingImages/8.24_FarmersMarket.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Stories of Care |
| Missouri Crowns 101-Year-Old 'Ms. Nursing Home' Queen | https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/local-news-local-news/101-year-old-woman-from-bolivar-named-district-4-ms-nursing-home-queen/ | Missouri Crowns 101-Year-Old 'Ms. Nursing Home' Queen | | <div class="ExternalClass60B492B799B44DA19CB38AEE8900B87F"><p>101-year-old Claudine Scott of Butterfield Residential Care Center was honored as the District 4 Ms. Nursing Home by the Missouri Health Care Association. “I’m very happy right now, and I enjoy being at Butterfield. And I’m so glad my daughter, Claudia got to come today,” says Scott. The pageant was held over Zoom to keep everybody safe, but plenty of people were able to cheer on contestants virtually. Scott will be competing against other District Queens for the state pageant in mid-September.</p></div> | 2021-08-24T00:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Topics/Stories-of-Care/PublishingImages/8.24_MsNursingHome.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Stories of Care |
| Summer School Program Sends Thousands of Donations to Local Assisted Living Community | https://www.3newsnow.com/rebound/positively-the-heartland/millard-children-color-thousands-of-drawings-for-seniors | Summer School Program Sends Thousands of Donations to Local Assisted Living Community | | <div class="ExternalClass65835DBDCA46484DBF8103ADF7A59CA9"><p>Millard Children's Academy has sent over 2,000 pieces of artwork to a nearby assisted living community in Omaha, Neb. Teaming up with the organization, Tender Loving Kindness, the effort aims to provide personal connections to seniors who may lack a support network. “So proud of myself, and I hope whoever gets these will have a huge smile on their face when they see them,” said nine-year-old Clayton Rosone.</p></div> | 2021-08-24T00:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Topics/Stories-of-Care/PublishingImages/8.24_SummerSchool.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Stories of Care |