Community Life
Celebrating Mardi Gras!
March 11, 2020Each one of our True Blue communities planned a Mardi Gras celebration and we just loved seeing the unique ideas they came up with. From craft parties to parades, our communities truly know how to throw a good party. Read on...
Will You Be My Valentine?
February 20, 2020Each one of our True Blue communities plans some special Valentines-themed activities throughout the month of February and on Valentine’s Day itself. From Valentines-themed crafts and baking (did someone say heart-shaped cookies?!) to Sweetheart Dances, our communities truly know how to celebrate the holiday of love. In this edition of the True Blue blog, let’s take a look at a few Valentine’s Day highlights from some of our communities! Read on...
Tips for a Rejuvenating Morning Routine
February 10, 2020Happy winter! We hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful start to 2020. The beginning of the year is always a fantastic time to make some great changes in our lives that improve our well-being. Read on...
Celebrate National Soup Month with Us!
February 01, 2020January was National Soup Month, and we’ve loved celebrating! The winter is the absolute perfect season for enjoying healing and nutritious warm soups. In this wintry and cozy edition of the True Blue blog, let’s take a look at a few of the benefits of cooking, along with a few of our favorite winter soup recipes! Read on...
Chicken Sandwich Wars!
January 10, 2020Move over Chick-Fil-A—and move over Wendy’s! We’ve got some new chicken sandwiches sweeping the nation. That’s right; in the fall, the Blue Harbor Senior Living communities teamed together to compete for who could make the BEST chicken sandwich around. Read on...
Tips for Helping Seniors Learn New Technology
September 30, 2019Recently, our Sunshine Villa community facilitated a four-part technology workshop taught by a local high schooler. Here’s what we learned! 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...
Coco, Our True Blue HERO of the Year!
July 01, 2019Coco, a Med Tech from The Gardens, was honored on Wednesday, April 10th in Portland, OR as our 2018 Blue Harbor HERO of the Year. She was nominated in September of 2018 for her continuous commitment and dedication to her role and her community. She was recognized by her peers, management, and residents for her hard work. She does everything with pure joy! Read on...
Engagement through Eversound
June 12, 2019Technology can be hugely helpful! In fact, all of our communities use some type of technology to support our residents. One of our amazing senior communities in Eugene, OR, Sheldon Park Senior Living, recently started incorporating some incredible sound-amplifying technology into their Memory Care programming: Eversound! Let’s take a look . . . or a listen! Read on...
Embrace Your Inner Interior Designer: Design Tips for Senior Living
June 10, 2019Really, our homes and living spaces are a reflection of who we are, what we love, and what we value. In fact, the design choices we make and the belongings we choose to display greatly contribute to our overall comfort, health, and happiness. Whether you're considering moving to a community living environment like Blue Harbor Senior Living, or you want to help your parent make some quick and effective adjustments to their home, we have some great safety-minded interior design tips to share with you. Read on...