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People, Passion, Excellence
Each new day is a chance to meet someone new, tell a story, share a laugh and make a connection. Our Sunshine Stories blog are quick chats with a Sunshine resident or staff member on friendship, love, marriage and more that we hope will inspire everyone in the Sunshine family to share their own remembrances, and make lasting connections with each other.
Sunshine StoriesMany people name summer as their favorite season. And it’s completely understandable; from the time we start school, we associate summer with time off, swimming pools, vacations, and pleasant weather. But summer has benefits beyond simply providing a stage for [...]
Sunshine StoriesWe associate summer with fun in the sun. But did you know that summer is a great time to add some healthy practices to your routine? Because of the great weather, slower pace, and availability of lighter, healthier foods, summer [...]
Sunshine StoriesSummer can be amazing, but when the temperature creeps up and borders on the triple-digit territory, you have to find ways to beat the heat. Whether that means choosing indoor activities or finding ways to cool yourself down while outside, [...]
Sunshine StoriesDuring normal times, summer fun usually includes theme parks, beaches, boardwalks, and other crowded spaces. But with this summer’s social distancing rules in place, those activities are not an option. But that doesn’t mean the summer fun is canceled! Belleview [...]
Sunshine StoriesIn 2020, now that travel has become increasingly restrictive (at least for the short-haul) it’s refreshing to learn that seniors living with dementia at Sunshine Retirement Living communities can now tour the world via virtual reality (VR). Their virtual adventures [...]
Sunshine StoriesYour loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Of course, you want to give them the best care and quality of life possible. That means it’s time to educate yourself and learn how to prepare and what to [...]
Sunshine StoriesAlthough virtual reality technology has been around since the late 1960s, it’s still a technology that most people don’t use on a daily basis. It may even sound futuristic or like it’s reserved for video game enthusiasts. But virtual reality [...]
Sunshine StoriesIf your loved one is experiencing memory challenges or needs assistance with the activities of daily living, you may be caring for them by yourself, or you may have already taken the leap to hire an in-home caregiver. Although in-home [...]
Sunshine StoriesIf you or a loved one lives at a retirement community, you have likely been extra cautious during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the coronavirus, like all viruses, spreads in close quarters, extra precautions have been taken to protect residents and [...]
Sunshine StoriesAs humans, we love routine and predictability. And for seniors who have had the same routines possibly for decades, those routines are even more comforting. In particular, those with memory challenges benefit immensely from routines. Routines can help someone with [...]
