Today we had the wonderful opportunity to honor and recognize Mrs. Mary Ruth Hammer and all of her lifetime accomplishments. Mary Ruth was born in 1917 here in Knoxville, TN. Mary started piano lessons when she was 6 years old and continues to play today. Her greatest passion was working in ministry with her husband, and playing the piano every … Read More
Keeping the Holidays Merry and Bright
‘Tis the season when it may not always be calm, but it surely can be bright. Navigating this time of year can be tough for everyone, but especially when you have a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia. Families often wonder what to include their loved one in on- all of it, some of it, none of it. It’s … Read More
People in the news, Sept. 25
Sam Albanese named SVP of HR and compliance at Ingleside Salvatore “Sam” Albanese Salvatore “Sam” Albanese has been named the new senior vice president of human resources and compliance at Rockville, MD-based Ingleside. His responsibilities will consist of leading the organization’s human resources organization and its corporate compliance program. Albanese comes to Ingleside with more than 30 years of experience designing … Read More
The ISL Difference
The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living, as managed by Integral Senior Living, will be a senior living community created to bring life back to the greatest generation. While East Tennessee is blessed to have many options for senior living services, only one is managed by Integral Senior Living. Integral Senior Living is proactive in protecting the vibrant culture of the … Read More
If it’s Not Vibrant Living, Then it’s Not Living
Vibrant. Definition: full of energy and enthusiasm. Vibrancy is what separates the mundane from the brilliant. It is the key ingredient that changes mediocrity to exceptional, and conventional to extraordinary. The key to living is to living vibrantly. There are 7 main components to living a vibrant life: Be Inspired— Gain a deeper sense of spirituality & feed the soul! … Read More
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease?
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia requires an abundance of love, patience, and knowledge. There can be obstacles along the way to discourage and dismantle even the best laid plans and overwhelm even the strongest of caregivers. Here are some basic tips and scenarios to help you relate, keep you enlightened, and … Read More