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‘Thelma’ is an Action-Comedy Film Everyone Should Watch
One might overlook the 2024 comedy “Thelma” amid big-budget summer blockbusters. However, this humorous, heartfelt, and relevant film, which has an older adult as its lead, is worth watching. The…
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St. John’s Employee Leads Black History Discussion
One of the many great programs offered at St. John’s Independent Living Communities is the educational men’s and women’s breakfast socials. These breakfasts occur once a month at St. John’s…
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Achieving Financial Independence: Reducing Your Reliance on Social Security and Medicare
Achieving financial independence in retirement necessitates diligent planning and strategic decision-making throughout your working years. It involves establishing a robust financial framework that reduces dependence on Social Security and Medicare.…
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Back Home and Thriving: A Successful Rehabilitation Story
On the day that his wife’s rehabilitation stay at St. John’s Rehabilitation Center was set to end, Bill Crandall was shocked to learn that bringing her back home had become…
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St. John’s Sponsors Scam Prevention Series
“Be scam aware” is a phrase that has become important for vigilant older Americans in recent years. This is due to the ongoing growth in scams and identity thefts targeted…
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St. John’s Supports LGBTQ+ Caregivers as part of Pride Month
According to the National Resource on LGBTQ+ Aging, LGBT caregivers make up 9% of the 34.2 million Americans caring for adults over age 50, which is an estimated 3 million people.…
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2024 Variety Show at St. John’s Independent Living
Residents and staff from St. John’s Meadows and Brickstone by St. John’s gathered to show off their talents at this year’s Variety Show. The annual talent show is open to…
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Notes from Nate: Milestone Experiences Across the Generations
This spring has seen some pretty momentous events in Rochester. Even though our Western New York clouds hung around, the community of St. John’s still came together in celebration of…
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3 Strategies for Combating Social Isolation Among Older Adults
Long before the United States Surgeon General declared a public health epidemic related to loneliness and isolation last year, the issue had been top of mind for professionals supporting older…
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What is Occupational Therapy?
Once a person enters the world of caring for older adults—either through their work in senior care or as an advocate for a family member or friend who is navigating…
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