Innovative Guest Speaker Wows at St. John’s Dementia Caregiver Event
Nationally recognized speaker and author Loretta Veney was invited to share information about her innovative style of caregiving with St. John’s guests as part of its celebration of National Caregivers…
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How St. John’s Prioritizes Employee Wellness
The Rochester Business Journal spoke with St. John’s Vice President of Work Life Dean Moore about how senior living and long-term care communities are combating employee burnout. The article was…
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Halloween Fun at St. John’s
Residents and staff from at all of the St. John’s campuses celebrated Halloween this year with a variety of fun events. From costume cocktail parties and pumpkin decorating contests to…
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A Note from St. John’s Spiritual Care Team
In observance of Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week, the Spiritual Care team at St. John’s would like to thank the administration and staff of St. John’s for their ongoing support. We are…
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Fitness Programs at St. John’s
Having access to exercise classes and other wellness equipment, regimens, and resources is vital to healthy aging. Communities throughout St. John’s offer challenging yet enjoyable fitness programs that promote movement…
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Residents Build St. John’s First Sukkah for Sukkot
“It’s a labor of love,” Abe Vigoda told WROC TV Channel 8. The St. John’s Meadows resident was recently featured in a segment by the local news station for his…
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Former Rehabilitation Guest Shows Fabric Art at St. John’s Home
Featuring the beautiful art of Steena Rickner, St. John’s Home hosted a fabric arts exhibit with live harp music and fall treats. Intricate quilts filled the Community Center as residents…
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What is Therapeutic Recreation?
The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification defines therapeutic recreation (T.R.) as “a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with…
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Resident Shares Love of Photography
“Photography brings out all the creativity I have,” says David Rice. The St. John’s resident says he has always taken pictures but never got serious about it until 30 years…
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Pets Help Combat Loneliness at St. John’s
St. John’s Meadows resident Sue LeSage and her dog Princess were recently featured on News 10 WHEC-TV in a special segment focused on the benefits of pet ownership and animal…
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