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Restoring Confidence and Independence with Adaptive Equipment Options

Therapy services at Kendal at Lexington has one driving focus; help residents keep or achieve as much independence as possible. Physical therapy covers a wide spectrum of care when it…

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Harvest Time for Home-grown Produce

Published: September 25, 2020 Avid gardeners are working double time in 2020. Not only are they busy weeding, watering, and harvesting their blooms and veggies, but they’ve been engaged with…

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Get Organized: Downsize Paper Mementos

Published: September 10, 2020 Downsizing experts warn older adults not to start with old photographs, love letters, long-ago journals and other “important” papers because the process is so time-consuming. Or…

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The Honeymoon Phase- CEO Jan Bigelow Remarks on Her First Four Months

Are you familiar with the sayings, “the honeymoon is over” or “you need to hit the ground running”?  Funny, in my years of service in senior living, I have not…

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We Need to Talk about Senior Living (Part 2)

Here we examine how to do it in a timely, effective, compassionate manner that will leave all parties feeling heard, understood and looking forward to the next chapter.

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Perfect Match: Finding Your Ideal KaLex Floor Plan

If you’re considering downsizing or moving to a senior living community, a primary question you may have is “What could my home floor plan look like?” Now more than ever,…

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We Need to Talk About Senior Living (Part 1)

There are few conversations more difficult than the one between adult children and their aging parents about moving into a care-centered living environment. This is the case in so-called “normal”…

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Simple Ways to Stay Hydrated and Healthy in the Summer Heat

For many, there is nothing better than spending time in the summer sun. Whether you simply enjoy taking walks throughout nature, exploring the many parks or outdoor activities, fishing, boating…

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Moving In – The Medical Review Process

At first glance, it can seem like an arduous process to qualify for residency. Prospective residents are given a package of information including a questionnaire about their expectations and concerns around moving into a new community, a financial questionnaire, and a medical questionnaire.

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