Community Life
How to Celebrate Fall Prevention Awareness Week
September 16, 2019Did you know that older adults are seen in the emergency room for fall-related injuries every 11 seconds? That’s why Fall Prevention Awareness Week is so important: it could help prevent serious injuries and setbacks for seniors. Read on...
True Blue Resident Spotlights!
September 09, 2019Here at Blue Harbor Senior Living, we have incredible senior living communities all across the country. We absolutely love the homelike feel of each of our communities. Getting to know our residents is a priority. This month, let’s take a moment to get to know a few of our True Blue residents! Read on...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
September 03, 2019Here at Blue Harbor, we absolutely love creating WOW! Moments for our residents. We also love supporting meaningful causes, so this special moment for Kirkwood Corners Senior Living resident Janet was extra special. Read on...
Parles Français? You Can Learn a Language at Any Age!
August 30, 2019Learning a new language is fun! Not only is it intellectually engaging, but it can also inspire you to travel and explore new places. It’s such a fascinating journey to understand and explore a whole other language. Read on...
Jerry Goes Skydiving!
August 20, 2019We love to create beautiful WOW! Moments for our residents. Whether a resident has always wanted to fly a plane or has always dreamt of teaching an art class, we find a way to make their dreams a reality. Read on...
Get Limber! Best Stretches for Arthritis and Stiffness
August 16, 2019Did you know that greater flexibility and mobility can actually help to reduce pain? No matter what our age, getting limber has many benefits, from improved circulation, better range of motion, reduced pain, and a boost in mood and relaxation! In this edition of the True Blue blog, let’s take a look at a few of our favorite stretches! Read on...
Foods that Fight Inflammation
August 14, 2019Inflammation is one of the precursors to disease. How can we naturally reduce inflammation in the body? Learn about foods that cause inflammation--and which ones reduce it. Read on...
A Forever Fur Baby: Carlene and ToTo
August 13, 2019One of our amazing Waterview Court residents loves dogs and had recently been the short-term caregiver for another resident's fur baby, Bo. When Carlene was no longer caring after Bo, it broke her heart. So, what'd we do? Read on to find out! Read on...
Tim and Marilynne’s Romantic Dinner
August 12, 2019Do you remember this beautiful love story, where Lionwood Senior Living residents Tim and Marilynne found each other taking art classes? Well, if you haven’t read the full story, you still can here; it’s so heartwarming! Read on...
Meet Me in the Kitchen: The Therapeutic Benefits of Cooking for Seniors with Dementia
July 29, 2019How does cooking help engage seniors with Alzheimer's? Let's explore a few ways that cooking-related activities can help to soothe the anxiety or frustration that often accompanies dementia-related illnesses. Read on...