Grief can be caused by more than just loss—there are actually nearly 40 different stressors that can create grief. During COVID-19, many people experience these stressors. Through our collaboration with Advanced Loss and Grief Recovery Specialist Joy Gaertner, we hope our residents and families will
Read MoreRecovery with Joy: Finding Your Smile
Sometimes life throws you a curve and you may find it difficult to smile—such as the loss, grief or uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. We understand that this is a difficult period of time for our residents and their families. The visitor restrictions may make it a
Read MoreRecovery with Joy: Grief & Loss Recovery Method
COVID-19 has been a period of uncertainty and difficult for many people—especially seniors and their families. During this time, many have experienced the grief of being separated from their loved ones or perhaps have experienced loss or even the challenges that come with change. No
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Live Your Best at The Lodge at Shannondale
When people picture their retirement years, they envision relaxation, spending more quality time with friends and family, and finally having time to pursue hobbies. That’s why more and more retirees are moving into independent senior living communities to leave behind yard work, home maintenance and
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Coping with Grief Through Self-Care
If there’s one thing everyone can agree about, it’s trying to survive while living through a pandemic. Our lives are no longer the way it previously was during the beginning of the year because things have changed drastically. Trying to keep in mind that everyone’s
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What Outpatient Therapy is Like at WellPark
We know you want to get in and out of rehabilitation and on with your life as soon as possible. Our new, state-of-the-art facility is centrally located in West Knoxville and employs highly trained therapists and nurses. We’re committed to getting you back on the
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Managing Grief During COVID-19: A Video Series
Experiencing a global pandemic was never something that anyone was expecting. COVID-19 has created significant hardship on millions of people and impacted how we go about our lives–even the way we mourn loved ones who have passed away. Although some areas are slowly starting to
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As Senior Living Communities Restrict Visitation, Shannondale Launches Share a Smile Campaign
Acts of Kindness Campaign to Spread Joy and Ease Loneliness Among Seniors In an effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus amongst high-risk senior populations, senior living communities have no choice but to safeguard their residents through visitor restrictions. For many seniors, this
Read MoreWellPark Review: An Experience from a Recent Guest
At WellPark, we’re committed to getting you back on the path to optimal health and mobility. We always enjoy hearing the positive experiences of those who chose WellPark as their short-term rehabilitation. Do you have an upcoming surgery planned? Read what a recent guest had
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