As the season of St. Patrick Day celebrations are upon us, our thoughts turn to the luck of the Irish and what it really means to be lucky. Many times we tend to think that luck means we are successful financially, we win at games or some other measure of chance good fortune.  As we […]

We just concluded another Winter Olympics and watched as athletes from various countries gather in Pyeongchang, South Korea. As we saw competitors from Norway, Germany, the United States and other countries climb the podium to accept their medals, it makes us wonder how to keep striving, keep achieving, keep persevering throughout this journey we call […]

This Ted Talk is worth watching.  It shows how important being social and having face to face interactions are when it comes to living a long life.

As the New Year is upon us, it’s only natural that we tend to make resolutions on things we’d like to improve about ourselves or our lives. Many times, with older adults these resolutions tend to fall into a few common categories. Some people want to “de-clutter” their lives and get rid of so much […]

As Christmas nears, it’s only natural to think of the many gifts that come from living at a retirement community. Those gifts come to both our parents who choose to call John Knox Village East home as well as their children who know that mom and dad are being taken care of. Senior care benefits […]

As Thanksgiving is upon us this week, we wanted to take a moment and let you know what some of the folks that call John Knox Village East home are thankful for. Many people tell us the biggest thing they’re thankful for once they move to John Knox Village East is the peace of mind […]

As the month of October nears to a close and Halloween is here, it is an appropriate time to think about some of the things that scare us about senior living communities. At John Knox Village East, we can put your fear of retirement to rest. Many times, we fear moving to a senior living […]

Assisted Living Cost vs. Long-term Care If you’re contemplating long-term care for a parent or other senior family member—whether it’s assisted living or skilled nursing care—one of your first thoughts could very well be, “How much is it going to cost?” The answer depends, of course, on the type of services needed and the setting […]

As the middle of August rolls around and our kids head back to school, it made me think that learning is a lifelong endeavor. It doesn’t stop just because you graduate high school or college.  Lifelong learning for seniors is an important component to keeping a healthy mind. At John Knox Village East, we help […]

As we celebrate the independence of our nation this month and enjoy being a free country, it made me wonder what it means to truly be free. Typically, we can’t be our best selves when we are bogged down by stress and worry.  Freedom from worry and stress is when we experience our most happiness […]