What To Know About Alzheimer’s
There’s been a great, many advancements in research and understanding for age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s in recent years. Unfortunately, there is still no cure. While there are new treatments along with the improved research, it’s still a trying disease to deal with, from the perspective of the individual affected by the disease, immediate family, and […]
Continue readingWhen Caregiving Takes Its Toll
We owe a lot to the ones that raised us. When it comes time in their life when they need help with basic needs, shopping, cleaning, driving, etc. The children or other such younger folks take it upon themselves to return care. This is an incredibly loving and honorable gesture, and we often think it’s […]
Continue readingWhen Will I Know It’s Time To Consider Independent Living?
From just a decade ago, there are increasingly different and frankly better options available for seniors to spend their retirement years. Presented the choices can be a bit overwhelming sure, but know that there are many resources available now more than ever. From a quick online search, to referrals, and even aggregate review websites, […]
Continue readingRinging in the New Year at The Fountains
We had a wonderful time celebrating the 2023 New Year arrival. The evening started with a Beef Wellington and Seared Scallop Dinner and Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes for dessert. After dinner our Residents enjoyed dancing to the live music provided by Fanfare, sipping on cocktails and toasting the New Year with champagne. The Conga Line […]
Continue readingName The President
Here at The Fountains we love trivia, this week our trivia revolves around our U.S. presidents. Each day a new picture is put out and residents have to guess which famous president it is. Can you guess today’s president? -He is the oldest living president at 96 -He is from Georgia -He was the first […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccines
Today our residents and staff got their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are so fortunate here at The Fountains to be able to receive our vaccinations to help protect our loved ones and our community. A special thank you to all the wonderful pharmacists who braved the snow to come administer our vaccines, […]
Continue readingKnitting Club
Members of our Knitting Club have been hard at work knitting hundreds of warm hats to be donated this winter season. The knit hats are being donated to City Hope St. Louis, a non-profit organization providing shelter and resources for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. City Hope St. Louis has 7 locations […]
Continue readingMemorial Balloon Release
2020 was a challenging year to say the least. It was a year of hardships and trying our best to adjust to the new norms brought on by COVID. We unfortunately lost a number of our loved ones, spouses, friends, neighbors, parents, grandparents, etc. To honor all those that we lost, we came together as […]
Continue readingNew Years Eve at The Fountains
Goodbye 2020 and Hello 2021! We were unable to celebrate in the normal Fountains fashion due to COVID, instead the fun was delivered to our residents’ apartments. Happy Hour carts went around on every floor delivering cocktails, snacks, 2021 party hats, and fun noisemakers to help ring in the new year. In the evening our […]
Continue readingCandy Cane Lane
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Holidays looked a little different around here due to COVID, but we wanted to make sure we still provided a holiday spectacular for our residents. The Lewis and Clark room was decorated from top to bottom in candy cane and Christmas galore. The party was socially distant with a 1 […]
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