Every year, The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to Ends Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research, support and care. Walks are held in more than 600 communities nationwide, including Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. … <!– Continue reading –>
When and How to Have “The Talk” About Moving into Senior Living
We all know it – growing older is inevitable. Sadly, there comes a point in time where our wants, needs and abilities change, and though it is a normal way of life, these changes are sometimes difficult to accept. Therefore, … <!– Continue reading –>
Beefsteak Tomato Napoleon Salad Recipe from Chef Reid McAllister
Earlier this week, Chef Reid McAllister joined the Good Morning Cincinnati team at WKRC-TV to demonstrate how to re-create a light summer dish at home. With summer starting to heat up, the Beefsteak Tomato Napoleon Salad is a perfect, light … <!– Continue reading –>
Kenwood by Senior Star Residents Reconnect 75 Years After the Holocaust
Kenwood by Senior Star resident Stevie Marks has lived an extraordinary life. In addition to her brave and remarkable escape from war-torn Europe, she now has a new story to tell. Earlier this month, she unknowingly moved down the hall … <!– Continue reading –>
Jan Abbot, independent living resident at The Kenwood by Senior Star
Jan Abbot, independent living resident, shares how making the choice to live at The Kenwood was an “easy decision.”
Five Tips for Dementia Care Partners
On Saturday, May 9, Beth Nolan, PhD, will offer a guest lecture at The Kenwood by Senior Star on “How to speak Alzheimer’s” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. She will discuss brain changes that affect interactions or communication with environments, … <!– Continue reading –>
Guest post from Nancy Grant: Giving back to kids in need at Freestore Foodbank
Recently, staff members, friends and family took a trip to the Freestore Foodbank to help assemble Power Packs for local children in need. Nancy Grant, move-in coordinator for the The Kenwood, shares her experience. Did you know that Cincinnati ranks … <!– Continue reading –>
Five Nutrition Tips for Common Senior Deficiencies
Malnutrition is common among seniors, and recently we asked our consultant dietitian at The Kenwood, Cindy Hargett, how to combat these common deficiencies such as lack of protein and micro-nutrients including Vitamins A, B, D, Folic Acid and more. Hargett shared … <!– Continue reading –>
As Winter Weather Worsens, Seniors At Risk
With the snow coming this weekend, we thought we would share some tips for seniors or those caring for their aging parents during this winter weather: Snow and ice, especially black ice, present scary opportunities for falls. Walk arm-in-arm with … <!– Continue reading –>
Fritzi Heidt, Independent Living resident at The Kenwood by Senior Star
Independent Living resident Fritzi Heidt shares how smooth and easy the transition was moving into The Kenwood because of our wonderful staff.