It’s no surprise that many of our residents enjoy living an active, social lifestyle within our Kenwood by Senior Star community. This Sweetest Day, we are happy to highlight an Individually Inspired couple – Frank and Connie Smith. While Frank … <!– Continue reading –>
Creative Writing Corner – featuring Ida Zinam
Each week, many of our residents meet for Creative Writing Group with Lisa McKenzie. The class offers a creative outlet and the opportunity to flex their writing muscles. This month, we’d like to highlight a touching short story written by Ida Zinam. … <!– Continue reading –>
The Kenwood by Senior Star Brings Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour to Cincinnati
The Kenwood by Senior Star team joined forces with Second Wind Dreams, an international nonprofit organization, to bring a mobile version of the Virtual Dementia Tour® to Cincinnati. It is the third U.S. mobile offering of the program, launching first … <!– Continue reading –>
Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour: What You Need to Know
Imagine a slow, steady prickly sensation at the bottoms of your feet. You lift your head to observe your surroundings, only your vision is dark and blurry around the edges. You feel as though you’re looking through small slits, and … <!– Continue reading –>
Daunted by Downsizing? These Quick Tips Will Help
As many can attest, moving can be an emotional experience regardless of age. Downsizing to move into senior living can be especially challenging, though, because it can be difficult to leave your home filled with memories and tokens of a … <!– Continue reading –>
Innovative Memory Care Programming at The Kenwood
The Kenwood by Senior Star prides itself on offering a holistic approach to memory care, with many programs that create a calm and positive environment, foster a sense of community and mentally stimulate residents. Two of these special offerings include … <!– Continue reading –>
Miss USA 2015 Visits The Kenwood to Celebrate The Longest Day
This summer solstice, The Kenwood by Senior Star joined together for its fifth annual celebration of the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day. While those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers face a challenging journey, The Longest Day is … <!– Continue reading –>
Five Questions with Miss USA 2015, Olivia Jordan
Miss USA 2015, Olivia Jordan, will join us at The Kenwood by Senior Star this upcoming Monday, June 20 for our Longest Day festivities. In advance of her visit , which will include a special presentation for residents, she answered … <!– Continue reading –>
Sunrise-to-Sunset, The Kenwood Celebrates The Longest Day
On June 20, The Kenwood by Senior Star team will gather for its fifth annual celebration of the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day, a sunrise-to-sunset team event held on the summer solstice. The day is meant to symbolize the challenging … <!– Continue reading –>
Talented Dorsey Brothers Bring Music and Good Cheer to The Kenwood
Music is an incredible tool to spark engagement and recollection for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. While we incorporate music to stimulate brain function in a variety of different ways at The Kenwood by Senior Star, one of the most … <!– Continue reading –>