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We All Have a Story to Tell

By: Heather Flaherty, Lenbrook Chaplain
07/05/2017
I love stories!  Throughout my life listening to stories -- whether on records as I was going to sleep as a little girl or in my work as a chaplain -- I consider it a gift to hear stories!
 
As a “newbie” in the Lenbrook community, I’m thrilled to be learning the stories of many of the residents here.  Of course, the stories in our community here are as varied and unique as the wonderful people who have lived them and now share them with me.
 
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LIVE! Makes Life a Bit Easier

By: Cristina Ramey, Director, LIVE!
06/21/2017
Lenbrook is known for the energy of its residents -- you can feel it and see it when you walk in our front door. So it's quite fitting that we have a resource access department called LIVE! -- which stands for  “Lenbrook Individuals are Vital and Engaged."
 
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Reflections of a Resident Association President

By: John Nixon, Lenbrook Resident Association President
06/14/2017

A number of my fellow residents have asked me if I’m looking forward to completing my tenure as Lenbrook's Resident Association president at the end of June.  Frankly, I have mixed emotions.

There’s no doubt that this position is demanding and time consuming. Lenbrook has 500 residents and a very busy campus on 6.5 acres. I am certainly looking forward to having a lot more time to spend with myself and my wife, Lea.

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What Lenbrook Has Taught Me

By: Sydney Taylor, Lenbrook Intern and Cristo Rey Atlanta High School Student
06/07/2017

Sydney is 3rd from the left.

Maya Angelou said once: "I've learned that people will forget what you said; people will forget what you did; but, people will never forget how you made them feel." My intern experience at Lenbrook has been fascinating. Most of all, Lenbrook made me feel like I had another home.

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The Secret Sauce of Hospitality in Senior Living

By: Felecia Sveda, Lenbrook Vice President of Operations/Hospitality Services
06/01/2017

We're located in the vibrant Buckhead district of Atlanta, where arts, culture, and world class dining are practically in our backyard. It's kind of tough to compete with all these services and venues. But we do. Here's a look at what goes into our secret sauce hospitality – The Lenbrook Way.

Flexible Menu of Choices, Master Our Craft

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The Chicken or the Egg: Excellence and Engagement

By: Chris Keysor, Lenbrook President and CEO
05/18/2017

A truly wonderful couple in our community recently made the difficult decision to relocate to California to be closer to family. They were part of our family for six years. We will miss them immensely. Before moving, the husband penned a heartfelt letter to me describing why they loved Lenbrook so much. With his permission, I'd like to share part of it with you.

Searching for a Community ... Twice

In his letter, he wrote:

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Lenbrook VICTORS Find Their Focus

By: Helen Hendricks, Lenbrook Supervisor, Resident Engagement
05/10/2017
Who are Lenbrook's VICTORS? They are our residents who sometimes feel isolated or lonely, yet have a desire to contribute to others. These feelings can be common occurrences in any setting.
 
Initially, I would direct them to one or more of our regularly scheduled programs, events, activities or excursions. It wasn’t long before I realized that well-planned, parallel programming would offer these individuals an alternative means of fulfilling their particular needs.
 
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Seizing Life With Octopus Arms

By: Bernie Goldstein, Lenbrook Resident
04/26/2017

Before I came to Lenbrook, I had to maintain a large home, buy groceries, fix my own meals and pay all the bills associated with keeping a home functioning, including utilities. It wasn't fun when my water heater broke one weekend and I couldn't get a plumber in until Monday. And when I had my total knee replacement, the three flights of stairs in my home became quite a challenge.

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Why Amenities Are More Than Just Beautiful

By: Chris Keysor, Lenbrook President & CEO
04/13/2017

A resident recently commented to me, "I've been here eight years and Lenbrook looks just as beautiful today as it did my first day here." It made me smile as I headed into a budget meeting where we would be talking about the very thing that engenders a "WOW" impression when you first walk in our doors: appealing amenities. The real WOW, I’ve learned however, comes when amenities are enduring – when you are able to keep them fresh and relevant year after year.

Continuous Investment in Physical Inventory

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Building a Balanced Plate

By: Christina Gilboy, RD, LDN, CSCS - Lenbrook Nutrition Care Manager
03/29/2017

Remember the Food Guide Pyramid? Or maybe even the Food Wheel? Guess what ... the "Pyramid" is now a "Plate." In fact, it's called "My Plate". So what's up with this new guide for how to build a balanced plate for healthier living?

What is My Plate?

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