Developing strong leaders requires more than promoting someone into a leadership position. At Lenbrook, it means equipping managers and supervisors with practical…
Solo Agers Thrive at Lenbrook
Like the broader population of older adults, the Lenbrook community represents a range of life circumstances. Some residents are married or partnered,…
Supporting Well-Being At Every Stage of the Health Journey
Good health and well-being are important parts of life at Lenbrook. Residents have access to services and support designed to help them…
Shaping a New Look for Lenbrook’s Event Center
The Event Center at Lenbrook is where the community comes together for music and performances, dance nights, lectures, speaker series presentations, committee…
The Difference Giving Makes
In the book “Joyspan,” gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight identifies four active behaviors that help people thrive in the second half of life:…
Finding Joy in Life’s Changes
The only constant in life is change. That’s as true today as it was in ancient Greece, when philosopher Heraclitus said you…
Residents Connect at Lenbrook Through Shared Love of Poetry
When people read aloud poems that have shaped their lives, a special connection forms. At Lenbrook, 24 residents gathered recently for Favorite…
Lenbrook Associate Denise Huffman Keeps Convenience Close at Hand for Residents
Located on the first floor of the Brookhaven building, the Convenience Store is an integral part of the weekly routine for many Lenbrook Residents. A quick stop there can yield…
Saying Yes to Connection and Living Well, Together
Research consistently shows that relationships and social connection are essential to health and well-being. As just one example, The World Health Organization Commission on Social Connection…
Lifelong Learning and the Joy of Staying Curious
Growth is often measured by milestones or achievements, but it can also be gauged by a person’s willingness to keep learning. Lifelong learning opportunities take center stage at Lenbrook. This blog series on well-being is inspired by gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight’s…