by Sam Miedema | Apr 16, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Life At Sunset
For over a year, our staff and residents have been diligently following protocols like handwashing, mask-wearing, and social distancing to help protect ourselves and others from COVID-19. Like many other senior living communities, we faced the challenge of following...
by Sam Miedema | Oct 15, 2020 | Health & Wellness
While often used interchangeably, dementia and Alzheimer’s are two different diagnoses and may require different treatments. To best understand the implications of a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis for either you or your loved one, it helps to first understand the...
by Sam Miedema | Oct 8, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Laughter has many positive impacts on both our mental and physical health. However, studies have found we laugh less as we get older. The average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day, while the average 40-year-old only laughs 4 times a day. No one knows exactly why...
by Chris Matzke | Apr 14, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Life At Sunset
While we work to keep residents and staff members safe and healthy, one concern is emotional health and mental well-being. During our frequent check-ins, many residents have told us they are at peace and feel safe and comfortable. One resident recently shared that...
by Chris Matzke | Apr 9, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Life At Sunset
As we continue to adjust to a different way of living, we are constantly amazed by the love demonstrated within our walls. As you may know, Sunset began restricting visitors on March 12, almost two weeks before Michigan’s stay-at-home order was issued. While we knew...
by Chris Matzke | Mar 12, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Life At Sunset
May 6, 2020 Dear Residents, Family, and Friends of Sunset Communities, If I haven’t said it recently, thank you. Our residents, family, staff, and community have been very gracious with us as we continue to navigate the murky waters of COVID-19. We sincerely...
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