International Women’s Day is a time when we celebrate the strength, resilience, and power of women, as well as look back at the progress and changes that have been made towards equality and women’s rights.
As we continue to strive for a more equal society for all, it is important to remember those who have pushed the boundaries, challenged the norms, and fought for women's rights, freedoms and empowerment.
Deciding when you or a loved one should make the move to a senior living community, and deciding what type of care or home they need can seem like a daunting or even overwhelming process. Between understanding different care options to knowing what to look for in a community, you and your family will likely have a lot of questions.
We have compiled a list of questions and answers for some of the most common questions associated with Assisted Living, to help you along your journey to finding the senior livingcare option that best suits your needs.
Physical Effects of Human Touch
Our memories are intricately connected to our senses. Whether it is a smell that brings us back to a specific time or place, a song that reminds us of past experiences, or even colors that we associate strongly with certain feelings, our senses help us form and retain some of our most powerful memories.
Touch, too, can have a strong and deep reaction - especially when it comes to memories and assisting those in Memory Care.
Enjoy this spicy and zesty Thai chili pan seared salmon form Meridian at Lantana. This delicious dish is packed full of flavor, and is accompanied by nutritious spinach and pepper sauté, as well as scalloped potato tumble and sweet potato straws. Each aspect does together to make a spectacular dish that was voted the second place winner in our Annual Culinary Competition. Chef Michael Brown adds heat and personality to this fabulous dish for a meal you'll son remember.
Check out the recipe below to try it for yourself at home, or come visit Meridian at Lantana to try one of Chef Micheal's other amazing dishes. Our creative culinary teams love coming up with new and exciting dishes like this one, and our competition judges were blown away by the creativity. If you love salmon, or bold and spicy flavors, this chili fish dish is perfect for you.
You can learn more about Chef Micheal Brown below, or check out some of other winning dishes.
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love - in all its forms! Whether that means a romantic evening with a partner, a gal-pal day, games with friends, or reminiscing with family, Valentine’s Day is a great time to reflect and share appreciation for the special people in our lives.
When it comes to our senior living communities, we love to celebrate love! One of our favorite things is seeing the new friendships and bonds that form between residents and neighbors within our communities.
It’s that time of year again, and our communities across the country are ramping up for America’s most watched sporting event - the Super Bowl! Football is a great sport supported by fans young and old, and is a great way to bring together families and friends from all generations.
Enjoy this juicy and flavorful marinated pork recipe from Meridian at Westwood. This delicious dish is a quick and easy meal you can make and pair with your favorite side dish or vegetable. Chef Rashard Gardner adds the flavor and flare to this dish with powdered mushrooms and cooking wine, and serves it with a side of pineapple rice. You can find both recipes below.
Try this at home for yourself, or come visit us at Meridian at Westwood to discover some of the amazing meals we are cooking up. Our culinary teams are always working to provide new and exciting meals for our residents that keep nutrition and flavor in mind. You can learn more about Chef Gardener below, and find the recipe to make this new community favorite dish.
Friday February 3rd is Wear Red Day. Celebrated on the first Friday of February, it is a day that marks the start of American Heart Month, which runs throughout the month of February, and promotes Heart and Vascular awareness. Unfortunately, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but the good news is that more often than not, it is preventable. By raising awareness, this day aims to educate others about cardiovascular disease risks, and help to stop any preventable complications.
February is Black History Month, a time when we pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who fought through adversity and paved the way for generations to come. This month we take the time to celebrate the triumphs and stories of our black residents and team members, honoring their contributions to their communities and shedding light on their legacies.
So many of our residents reached out with words of wisdom, personal stories, or sentiments about Black History Month. Many of our residents impacted younger generations through their work, either as educators, government workers, role models or law enforcement officers.
Memory and our Senses
Memory is one of the most fascinating and complicated processes that occurs within the human brain. As the world population continues to age, more and more research has been done surrounding our memory, and the ways in which we can boost memories, recall them, or delay memory loss.
Our senses are intricately linked to our sense of memory. Most of us have experienced the sensation of having a smell instantly conjure up a memory, or trigger a recollection from our past. Similarly, music and sound has been found to run deep within our psyche, and can be used to trigger memories - even in those suffering from severe memory loss or types of dementia.