The residents of Lakeview Crossing are enjoying painting some seasonal art projects. Who doesn't love apples and pumpkins? They traced the picture on the canvas and then completed their painting. A few of the residents created their work of art in a group setting while others completed them independently. They all turned out wonderful.
The residents of Lakeview Crossing cannot get out and travel but that isn't stopping them from exploring the world. With their travel guide, Katie, they have virtually toured several countries and enjoyed cuisine that represents the countries. The last virtual tour took them to Switzerland. The residents enjoy viewing travel videos and having a fact-finding discussion session afterward.
Joan and Ray celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary! We wanted to keep the families feeling connected, so we emailed pictures to them. Happy anniversary!!!
Happy hour is a great time to relax with a few friends. The residents enjoy the cold beer and wine that is offered.
Brookdale Lakeview Crossing has weekly Arts and Crafts activities where the residents create a variety of beautiful pieces of art.
Happy Grandparents Day! A special message, a special treat to show our residents that they are Grand and we love them.
Of the young adults with autism that pursue further schooling after high school, 75% to 85% are unemployed after graduation. Octogenarian Beverly Ficon is helping change that through her work with Spectrum Works.
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Lakeview Crossing is moving to inside visits starting October 19th. The visitor limit is 2 and 1 visit per resident is allowed per week. Visitors will be required to have their temperature and pulse ox taken before the visit. Visitors must wear a mask and maintain social distance. Call the concierge to schedule a 30-minute visit. Additional instruction was emailed to families, should you have additional questions please call our concierge at 614-836-5990.
Lakeview Crossing residents enjoy each other's company and music during our meals.
As a caregiver, you may often put other people’s needs ahead of your own. While you're going above and beyond during this uncertain time, it’s important to take care of yourself. Burnout can interfere with your ability to provide crisis support during a natural disaster or in times of stress and anxiety. To be an effective caregiver, start with giving yourself some love. These self-care tips may help!
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Caregivers often put other's needs ahead of their own. But during these difficult times, self-care is important now more than ever. Here's how you can avoid burnout.
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Mom and Dad taught you the value of a buck. Now that they're a little older, is it time to give them a little financial help? Check out our five tips to help manage your parents' finances.
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We are proud to be named #1 in Customer Satisfaction in Assisted Living/Memory Care in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. This honor is a testament to the resilience and dedication of our teams. http://bkd.co/6186pD3vy
Brookdale Lakeview Honors their amazing Veterans today. Wonderful men and women who gave up so much for our freedom. Being with them and caring for them is a blessing.
When Jack York, iN2L's co-founder and president, saw that conventional technology was too difficult for most older adults to use meaningfully, he decided to find a way to make it accessible for all levels of physical and cognitive ability. We are thrilled to have him join Brookdale’s Director of Dementia Care and Programs, Juliet Holt-Klinger to discuss the use of technology to create personalized experiences that engage and connect older adults to their loved ones for our webinar on November 18th. Be sure to reserve your spot here: http://bkd.co/6186pBX5u
Our Harvest Gathering was small but everyone that attended seemed to have a great time.
Our new resident Jessie is enjoying himself and getting to know his new neighbors. Mollie has made some wonderful friends and enjoys many activities.
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, join us November 18 at 3 p.m. CST for this month's "In the Know" webinar as we discuss advancements in dementia care, from adaptive technology to caregiving solutions. The webinar is led by Juliet Holt Klinger, Brookdale's Senior Director of Dementia Care and Programs. Reserve your spot today!
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Ground Hog Day is today!!! What does it mean? It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch, if a groundhog sees his shadow due to clear weather, he will go back into his den. If this happens, we will have 6 more weeks of winter. Let's hope he doesn't see his shadow then spring will come early.
The residents at Lakeview Crossing love their pets. We embrace the relationships and bonds that our residents form with their pets and welcome pets to be part of the Brookdale Family. Contact our Director of Sales and Marketing, Sheryle Powell at 614 -836-5990 for a virtual tour. We want to welcome you.
Katie the Resident Program Coordinator has taken the residents virtually to Aruba, Turks, and Caicos. They review a video about the islands and reminisce about their travels to these destinations. Katie shares interesting facts about the islands, it's an activity enjoyed by many. One of the residents owns a house on Montserrat and shared a lot of interesting facts about the Island and the at it's the only island in the Caribbean that has an active volcano. We will continue to explore many countries and locations virtually in the months to come.
Rosa is proud to have been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination! Way to go, Rosa! 🎉 #BrookdaleHope
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
Lakeview Crossing celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with songs, little known facts, and samples from his many speeches. Sheryl Powell our Marketing Director sang "Precious Lord" one of Dr. King's favorites as well as "America (My Country 'tis of Thee)."
"Everybody can be great ...because anybody can serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." - Martin Luther King Jr.
