Traditions Blog
Discover articles on assisted living, memory care, wellness, and more. Our blog is your go-to resource for understanding senior living and staying informed about our communities.
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Featured Resident of the Month: Cora Overberg: Traditions of Deerfield
Meet Cora Overberg, this month’s Featured Resident of the Month! Cora is a resident at Traditions of Deerfield and has lived there for the last year and a half. Cora’s… Read full post
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Writing What We Feel
We all do it. Sometimes we only hear, not listen. We are thinking about the point we want to make, the sarcastic retort or recognizing our feelings just got hurt – we… Read full post
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A Senior’s Guide to Staying Active and Safe While Walking Dogs
According to the American Humane Society, half of adults over the age of 50 have at least one pet! This is heartwarming news because studies have shown that pets improve seniors’… Read full post
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Decoding Unfamiliar Senior Living Terms: A Simple Guide
If you’ve started exploring senior living options, or even if you’ve already moved into a community, you’ve probably already run into a wave of unfamiliar terms. While employees and staff may use these… Read full post
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Engagement and Connection Happening Across America All from Our Memory Care Community on the Westside of Cincinnati
Anita Morel, the Memory Care Director at Traditions at North Bend, on the west side of Cincinnati, was searching online one evening for fresh ideas for the residents in her care. Anita’s journey in senior living began with her mom regularly caring for elderly loved ones in their home. And while she originally thought she would go to… Read full post
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Spring Is the Perfect Time to Choose Independent Living
A fresh start, a lighter load, and a community that feels like home. It’s time to move. Spring has always been a season of renewal. The longer days, warmer weather,… Read full post
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Featured Employee of the Month: Shilpa Denny
Our Featured Employee of the Month is Shilpa Denny from Traditions at North Willow! Shilpa is the Activity Director at Traditions at North Willow and has been with the team… Read full post
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Beat the Winter Blues: Join Us for “Creative Connections” at Traditions of Lafayette
If February has you feeling a little cabin fever, you’re not alone. Short days, gray skies, and the post-holiday quiet can make this time of year feel especially isolating, particularly… Read full post
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Featured Resident of the Month Emily Ruckle
Emily Ruckle from Traditions at Hunter Station is this month’s Featured Resident of the Month. Emily has lived here for two years. It was an easy decision as she felt right at… Read full post
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Exploring the Differences in Cost-Effectiveness Between Community Living and Home Health Care
Senior Living Vs. Home Health Care: Which is more cost-effective? For many families, the decision between staying at home with private caregivers or moving into a senior living community comes… Read full post
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Connecting Legos, Generations & Community at Traditions of Lebanon
“If it’s a second childhood, it’s here.” John Sparks, “Sparky,” is sharing that second childhood with his neighbors at Traditions of Lebanon through both hemispheres of his brain. With his… Read full post
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Featured Employees of the Month: The Entire Concierge Team at Meadow Brook Senior Living
This month, we are excited to celebrate the entire concierge team at Meadow Brook Senior Living as our Featured Employees of the Month!Congratulations to Pat Lehman, Sharon Agnew, Sheila Black,… Read full post