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Making Your New Environment Feel Like Home

Posted on September 2, 2011 | No Comments
Transitioning into a senior living community can be difficult, but making your new environment feel like home doesn't have to be.
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Study Shows Dementia Patients are Over-Hospitalized

Posted on January 21, 2011 | No Comments
A recent post in The New Old Age blog of the New York Times reported on a study of Medicare spending among patients with advanced dementia in Boston area nursing homes. The 300-person study showed that 30% of total Medicare expenditures for these patients was...
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Coming Together to Touch the Lives of Seniors During the Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2010 | No Comments
During the holidays many of us will spend our time with family and loved ones, enjoying the traditions that bring us joy through the spirit of giving and caring; however not all of us are this lucky. For many seniors the holidays are a time...
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Loren Shook Speaks to Senate Special Committee on Aging

Posted on December 10, 2010 | No Comments
Earlier this week President and CEO of Silverado Senior Living, Loren Shook spoke to the Senate Special Committee on Aging. He was invited to speak on topics related to memory-care for the forum “Until There’s a Cure: How to Help Alzheimer’s Patients and Families Now.”...
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Designing Outdoor Environments for Seniors

Posted on December 9, 2010 | No Comments
Spending time outdoors has long been associated with good health, but until recently there has been little formal research to validate this notion. In the last few years researchers from around the world have concluded that a connection to outdoor settings can have significant therapeutic...
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Replacing Drugs with Personal Care

Posted on December 6, 2010 | No Comments
Medicare spends over $5 billion a year on antipsychotic drugs. Many of those drugs are used by senior care facilities to subdue agitation and curb disruptive behavior among people with mental illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The percentage of nursing home...
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Remembering Retro

Posted on November 19, 2010 | No Comments
Care home pioneers recreate 1950s room (complete with wireless) to help memories of Alzheimer’s patients A care home has dramatically improved the life of its Alzheimer’s patients – by creating a 1950s ‘time warp’ room which reminds them of happier times. The ‘Reminiscence Room’ features...
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The Shriver Report: A Women’s Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s

Posted on November 2, 2010 | 2 Comments
Maria Shriver, who’s father was affected by Alzheimer’s disease, takes on one of the nations biggest health problem. In her report, California’s first lady and the Alzheimer’s Association presented a collaboration of research and statistics to urge society and government leaders to address the needs...
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Resurrect Your Purpose and Passion

Posted on July 23, 2010 | 1 Comment
By thedailyjobhunt Create Job Opportunities in Your Life – Right Now The news of legions of jobless Americans strikes fear in even the strongest and bravest of us. No matter what your occupation, or strata of earning power, you, your family members, peers, or associates...
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Silverado’s Annelle Travis Sings on ALFA Music Video!

Posted on May 27, 2010 | 1 Comment
ALFA’s music video which was premiered at the conference. The producer of this video selected 10 people to record the song “Every Day” out of over 100 audition tapes. Our very own Annelle Travis, Administrator, Silverado At Home – Los Angeles, was one of the...
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ADVANCE Magazine: The Healing Power of Pets

Posted on May 21, 2010 | No Comments
CEO Loren Shook speaks to ADVANCE magazine about Silverado’s pet therapy program. Why include animals in your business model when it costs so much? Let Loren tell you… Article excerpt from ADVANCE magazine: By Heather Simons Loren Shook grew up on the grounds of a...
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Special Events/Book Signing on Caring for Aging Parents

Posted on April 26, 2010 | No Comments
Author Shannon Ingram offers Caregiver Insight and Advice with Texas Families A free event of information and inspiration Shannon Ingram, author of The Heart Way – A Journey from Corporate to Care, knows how difficult it is to be the primary caregiver of aging parents....
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ALFA Awards Silverado Senior Living 2010 Best of the Best

Posted on April 19, 2010 | No Comments
Assisted Living Federation of America national award recognizes innovative best practices. For immediate release – Alexandria, VA – The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has awarded Silverado Senior Living, headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California, its prestigious 2010 Best of the Best Award, a...
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How Loren Shook builds a culture to drive growth at Silverado Senior Living

Posted on April 1, 2010 | No Comments
Article on the cover of Smart Business Magazine: Excerpt from the article: Loren B. Shook loves telling stories. One of his favorites is the one about Rose. When she was transferred from a hospital to Silverado Senior Living Inc. — where Shook serves as chairman,...
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Silverado Senior Living Brings Award-Winning Expertise in Memory Care to Los Angeles

Posted on March 26, 2010 | 2 Comments
Silverado Senior Living is proud to announce the opening of its newest memory care community in Los Angeles, California. Silverado Senior Living-Beverly Place is centrally located near Cedars Sinai, Olympia and UCLA medical centers. In addition, residents and family members will have access to many...
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