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November 30, 2020

Wreaths of Joy Campaign

This holiday season will be unlike any other and as always, we are eager to make the holiday special for our residents. That’s why we’re excited to announce our Wreaths of Joy Campaign. To deck the halls and brighten their surroundings, we’re asking for donations of holiday-inspired wreaths at our Knoxville and Maryville campuses.

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September 8, 2020

Recovery with Joy: Navigating Life’s Stressors

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 find this video on how to navigate life’s stressors beneficial during this time.

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September 1, 2020

Recovery 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 challenging. So we’re collaborating with Advanced Loss and Grief Recovery Specialist Joy Gaertner. In this video, she provides ways you can find a smile even during the most difficult of times.

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August 26, 2020

Recovery 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.

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August 10, 2020

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

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June 19, 2020

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 lives have been impacted, it's hard not to feel bad for yourself and that's okay!