If a senior in your home has dementia, Halloween can be more than a little frightening. As the holiday approaches, here’s what you should know. Many families look forward all year to celebrating Halloween. Carving pumpkins, decorating the house and yard, finding the perfect costume, and overindulging in sweet treats all add to the festive […]
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For Immediate Release Adirondack Thunder, The Wesley Community to offer senior ticket discount Seniors can save $2 on home game tickets for the 2019-2020 regular season GLENS FALLS, NY; Wednesday, October 9, 2019 – The Adirondack Thunder and The Wesley Community today announced that they […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newsweek recognizes Wesley Health Care Center in “Best Nursing Homes 2020” list SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, October 8, 2019 – The Wesley Health Care Center at The Wesley Community has been named one of the “Best Nursing Homes 2020” by Newsweek magazine. The Wesley Health Care Center, which provides long-term care services to […]
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Hospice care can be delivered in whatever setting a patient calls home, including senior living communities. Here’s what families should know. There are many myths surrounding hospice, especially as it relates to where care can be delivered. Many people mistakenly believe hospice can be provided only in a hospice house, or in a private home […]
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Thank you to the Skidmore College Men’s Hockey Team for joining us on the Wesley campus for an ice cream social! Residents enjoyed time chatting with the players about their classes and upcoming hockey season. Skidmore’s season starts on October 25 with a home match against Morrisville State College. View the complete Skidmore Men’s Hockey […]
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Happy 100th Birthday, Helen! Helen and family members celebrating at Wesley. Happy Birthday to Wesley Health Care Center resident, Helen Uline, who celebrated her 100th birthday this week! A lifelong resident of Ballston Spa, Helen grew up with five brothers and two sisters. She later worked at the Ballston Knitting Company for over 40 years […]
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“Veterans need Veterans to help Veterans.” – Sid Gordon Embury Apartments resident, Sid Gordon, recently received the Disabled Veteran of the Year Award from the NYS Department of Disabled American Veterans. During WWII Sid spent time in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Osaka, and on the island of Shikoku, one of the main islands […]
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Making a smooth transition to senior living starts with careful planning. These tips will help your older family member adjust more quickly. Helping an older loved one prepare for a move to a senior living community comes with many challenges. It isn’t uncommon for adult children and other family members to feel overwhelmed as they […]
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Thank you to our event sponsors and everyone who attended the 3rd Annual Saratoga Grandparents Day! Grandparents Day took place on Sunday September 8th at the Saratoga Springs City Center. There was family fun for all ages, including book readings, live music and games. Congratulations to this year’s Greatest Grandparents Club. Nominees were drawn randomly […]
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If you are a senior looking for a place to retire, consider Saratoga Springs, New York. From museums to art, there are many reasons to move here. If you are looking for a senior-friendly city to retire in, historic Saratoga Springs might be the answer. From thoroughbred horse racing to state parks, wineries, and an […]
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