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Simple Steps You Can Take to Prevent Falls

Posted on September 9, 2023

September 22, national Falls Prevention Awareness Day, focuses attention on the leading cause ofinjury-related emergency department visits. As a leading provider of senior housing, Front Porchunderstands that falls can be prevented and shares simple steps you can take to decrease falls risks. Falls affect us all. The risk of falling increases with age. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. If you slip, trip or fall, it could change your life. You could break a bone, take a tr…

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Simple Steps You Can Take to Prevent Falls

Posted on September 8, 2023

September 22, national Falls Prevention Awareness Day, focuses attention on the leading cause ofinjury-related emergency department visits. As a leading provider of senior housing, Front Porchunderstands that falls can be prevented and shares simple steps you can take to decrease falls risks. Falls affect us all. The risk of falling increases with age. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. If you slip, trip or fall, it could change your life. You could break a bone, take a …

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At Front Porch Communities, Residents Discover their ‘Sense of Place’

Posted on May 12, 2023

In academic circles, “sense of place” refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a particular geographic location, shaped by their personal experiences and cultural associations. Drawing on this definition, Front Porch developed the Sense of Place program: a six-part series that allows new and established residents to explore together how they experience their community and to share what they value and want to keep – and what they want to change. Senior Director for R…

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Residents Discover their ‘Sense of Place’ at Front Porch Communities

Posted on May 11, 2023

In academic circles, "sense of place" refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a particular geographic location, shaped by their personal experiences and cultural associations. Drawing on this definition, Front Porch developed the Sense of Place program: a six-part series that allows new and established residents to explore together how they experience their community and to share what they value and want to keep - and what they want to change. Senior Director for Res…

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England Oaks Resident Woodworkers Carve Out Unique Friendship

Posted on March 18, 2023

Gerald Turner and Richard Heath have two very important things in common – they love England Oaks and they love working with wood. “That’s all we need to be happy,” Gerald said with a laugh. As a young boy, growing up on a farm, Gerald built his own toys: first a wooden tractor, then a miniature barn. As an adult, he shared his carpentry skills for 10 years as a volunteer with Laborers for Christ, building churches around the country, before settling in at England Oaks. Richard and Geral…

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England Oaks Resident Woodworkers Carve Out Unique Friendship

Posted on March 17, 2023

Gerald Turner and Richard Heath have two very important things in common - they love England Oaks and they love working with wood. "That's all we need to be happy," Gerald said with a laugh. As a young boy, growing up on a farm, Gerald built his own toys: first a wooden tractor, then a miniature barn. As an adult, he shared his carpentry skills for 10 years as a volunteer with Laborers for Christ, building churches around the country, before settling in at England Oaks.

England Oaks Resident Becky Robertson Knows no Artistic Bounds

Posted on April 12, 2022

When it comes to creating art, England Oaks resident Becky Robertson knows no bounds – watercolor, acrylic, encaustic (also known as hot wax painting), alcohol ink, paper making and even antique furniture restoration are among her creative passions. Becky Robertson “I like doing it all,” exclaimed the retired elementary and middle school teacher and principal. “Any time someone gives me the opportunity to create something or learn something new, I say yes!” Becky is a self-taught artis…

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England Oaks Resident Becky Robertson Knows no Artistic Bounds

Posted on April 11, 2022

When it comes to creating art, England Oaks resident Becky Robertson knows no bounds - watercolor, acrylic, encaustic (also known as hot wax painting), alcohol ink, paper making and even antique furniture restoration are among her creative passions. "I like doing it all," exclaimed the retired elementary and middle school teacher and principal. "Any time someone gives me the opportunity to create something or learn something new, I say yes!" Becky is a self-taught artist, although she…

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Enjoy the Benefits of Active Senior Living

Posted on January 12, 2022

Searching for a retirement community can be daunting when faced with a plethora of industry specific terms. One such term that shows up often when researching communities is “active senior living.” Like life plan communities (also known as continuing care retirement communities or CCRCs), active senior living communities typically have age restrictions and provide both interior and exterior home maintenance services. Unlike many life plan communities, there is no “buy-in” fee and residen…

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Enjoy the Benefits of Active Senior Living

Posted on January 11, 2022

Searching for a retirement community can be daunting when faced with a plethora of industry specific terms. One such term that shows up often when researching communities is "active senior living." Like life plan communities (also known as continuing care retirement communities or CCRCs), active senior living communities typically have age restrictions and provide both interior and exterior home maintenance services. Unlike many life plan communities, there is no "buy-in" fee and residents o…

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