Spring – with its promise of renewal and rebirth – seems custom-made for cleaning out our clutter and re-imagining our living space. Whether you call it “downsizing,” “right-sizing,” or just tidying up, taking control of one’s home and possessions can be like a breath of fresh air for the soul. Certainly, it is part of […]
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This post was originally published in the 2019 Spring Issue of CAN J0urnal. Jack Bialosky may be an architect by training, but he’s an artist by inclination. “I’ve been drawing and sketching since I was three,” says the patrician-looking 93-year-old. “I always knew I wanted to do that.” As an architect, Jack founded the award-winning […]
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Mother’s Day is all about brunch. Add in some flowers and a card, and you have the perfect trifecta for celebrating the important women in your life. But what if you could also give mom a walk down memory lane, extra quality time with her family, a dose of wisdom and some hearty belly laughs? […]
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The cookbooks, the workbench, the garden tools and the treadmill … when you downsize your living space, it sometimes seems like “everything must go.” South Franklin Circle residents John and Jackie Hallack have dealt firsthand with the dilemmas of downsizing, and they know it can be stressful. The couple moved to South Franklin Circle in […]
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On March 26, 2019, Judson Park residents and friends gathered for the unveiling of the Audra L. Rose Creative Arts Studio. Thanks to a generous gift from Judson Park resident George Rose, the creative arts studio underwent an extensive makeover this winter. The renovated and renamed studio celebrates George’s late wife, Audra, a gifted artist […]
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Happy National Volunteers Week! This year, we are highlighting one of our most beloved volunteers at Judson, Jane Duff and her therapy dog, Molly! Everyone at Judson who knows Jane loves Molly. They love Jane too, of course, but Molly is the star. Molly is Jane’s Labrador Retriever who has been specially trained as a […]
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For more than 20 years, consultant Susan Kent has been smoothing the way for new members of the Judson community. Downsizing – the process of deciding what to keep and what can go – is an essential part of the process. Susan shares a few tips to get you started. Acknowledge the past, but embrace […]
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Nutrition is a big challenge for most Americans and as we age it becomes even more important to help our bodies get the nutrients they need to run properly. This month is National Nutrition Month and we’ve asked our friends at Countryside to share some simple actions we can take to incorporate more nutritious habits […]
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As we age our bodies’ needs inexorably change, and the old adage “You are what you eat” becomes quite literal. If we eat bad food, we feel bad. If we eat good food, we feel good! It really is that simple, and this effect is as potent on the body as it is on the […]
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Friday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, a day to officially recognize and celebrate the achievements of women. Of course, inspirational women surround us every day of the year. Here are five outstanding women over 65 who have set the bar high. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Legal Luminary Scholar, feminist and famous judicial dissenter, the Honorable […]
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