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In our assisted living, we focus on and celebrate the 4 C’s - Care, Community, Competency, and Connections. Unwavering Care for each resident is at the heart of our assisted living approach. Our caregivers are dedicated to knowing and understanding the unique needs of every individual in their care and providing compassionate, personalized care that enhances their health, well-being, and quality of life. The secret of providing great care for our residents is in caring for our residents. That is our primary focus.

In the quaint city of Madison, Wisconsin, the seeds of a love story were planted in 1981 when Robin and Cindy Avery first encountered each other. Recently celebrating their remarkable 40th wedding anniversary, the couple reminisces about the fateful day when their paths crossed. At the time, Robin was a student at the University of Wisconsin, diligently pursuing his studies. One ordinary day, while having lunch with his roommate at a bustling campus restaurant, fate intervened. A casual remark from a nearby booth caught Robin’s attention: “Look around; there aren’t any interesting guys here!” In the spirit of adventure and perhaps a touch of mischief, Robin perceived this as a challenge. As the manager of “The Barber’s Closet,” a popular Jazz and Comedy Club, he decided to turn the tables. With confidence and a twinkle in his eye, Robin approached the four girls and extended an invitation for free food and drinks at the evening’s Happy Hour. Little did they know that this spontaneous encounter would set th

The film “Lives Well Lived” celebrates the wit and wisdom of people aged 75 to 100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful life. Don’t miss the public screening of this film, available on PBS stations around the country in September. For the trailer and information about seeing it at station near you, visit: https://www.pbs.org/show/lives-well-lived/ https://mailer.luxsci.com/link.php?M=20220674&N=15953&L=47507&F=H

“While those who become “olders” tend to contribute to the divisions in society, those who act as elders foster unity above self-interest and harmony over conflicts. Despite inevitable bodily aches and pains, genuine elders become the deepest source of life-affirming energy in a culture.“While those who become “olders” tend to contribute to the divisions in society, those who act as elders foster unity above self-interest and harmony over conflicts. Despite inevitable bodily aches and pains, genuine elders become the deepest source of life-affirming energy in a culture.

What are the key factors in successful aging? Dr. Vaillant, a noted psychiatrist, researcher, and director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development provides a lucid summary of the findings from the longest longitudinal study of adult development. He offers readers a comprehensive look at a wide range of data in the context of developmental theories. He supports the quantitative findings with salient participant examples that enhance his conclusions and make the work highly readable.