September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. A day we dedicate to raise awareness and challenge the stigma about Alzheimer’s Disease. This blog post was written by the Alzheimer’s Association – Cleveland Area Chapter. Yes, nearly 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. The costs of the disease are staggering and by 2050, 14 million […]
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For families facing the daunting task of finding an assisted living community for a loved one, there are seemingly countless considerations to make: quality of life, cost and caregiver competence, to name just a few. If you’re searching assisted living communities for a loved one, here are the essential questions you should ask that will […]
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South Franklin Circle resident, John Corrigan was kind enough to write the following about his experience living at our independent living community in Chagrin Falls. I moved into South Franklin Circle during the early spring of 2015 after my wife entered a nearby memory care facility nearby; so I could be close to her each […]
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As the summer comes to a close Judson Senior Living takes a moment to show our gratitude for the men and women who make Judson a great place to live and work. This past week, each of Judson’s three campuses hosted summer picnics for our hardworking associates complete with games, food trucks, and lots of […]
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A happy, healthy lifestyle addresses the whole person. That’s one reason why Judson ensures that members of each campus are surrounded by life-enriching programs. Beyond simply exercising the mind, these programs provide an opportunity to engage with the greater community, a practice that reinforces our members’ connection to the world beyond their doors, while helping […]
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This article can also be seen in the Fall 2018 issue of CAN Journal. The George A. Streeter Gallery, established at Judson Park in 2014, is living up to the vision of its namesake as evidenced by the quality and diversity of its upcoming exhibitions. As a respected psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Streeter was well aware […]
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Ask Judson Manor residents Bill and Mark Corcoran how they feel about their nomination for a 2018 Cleveland Arts Prize, and you’ll hear words like “pleased,” “proud,” and even “dumbfounded.” The nomination recognizes the Corcorans’ work in establishing the groundbreaking Theatre in the Circle at Judson Manor, the independent retirement living community in University Circle. […]
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For Diane Menges, Community Wellness Coordinator for Judson, maintaining good health is about more than just the body. “My philosophy is that wellness is a comprehensive concept,” she says. “That’s why Judson’s wellness activities also address the mind and the spirit.” Diane, a certified yoga and aquatics instructor, and personal trainer, is also a professional […]
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As we age, staying active and making healthy choices becomes increasingly important. Activities that engage the mind and body offer physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. Challenging our brains in new ways, finding purpose in each phase of our lives, and discovering new talents have been shown to stave off chronic illness, dementia, and depression. Learning […]
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Once a month, a core group of four communications-minded members convenes at South Franklin Circle, where they nudge along their fledgling project, The Cardinal. For Connie Miller, Nancy King Smith, Pauline Ramig, and Drew Clemens, this monthly, four-page members’ newsletter is a source of pride and pleasure, and has been since September 2017, when Residents’ […]
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