Discovering the Story Behind the Person One of the most enjoyable aspects of reaching your golden years is sharing your life story with others. At Hawthorn Senior Living, every resident has a unique story – they have lived many life chapters, all different and unique. In honor of the fascinating people who have chosen to… Read More

Spreading Joy: Hawthorn Residents Give Back to their Community One of the greatest gifts that becomes available to us in retirement is the ability to give more of ourselves to our favorite causes. With more free time, we can finally take up those things we put aside to do “one day.” The holidays are a… Read More

Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Seniors: 5 Presents They’ll Adore this Holiday Season With the holidays around the corner you’re most likely scrambling to check people off your gift shopping list. And if you have a senior on your list, you may be struggling to find an item they’ll actually use. Don’t worry, we know seniors… Read More

Understanding Alzheimer’s: Detecting the Signs and Raising Awareness Every September, the world comes together to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that persists around dementia and its most common form: Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million people are living with the disease in the U.S. and over 500,000 in Canada. Alzheimer’s… Read More

Tai Chi and Other Exercises You Can Do at Home: Improving Health and Wellness Through Physical Activity Health has never been more at the forefront of everyone’s mind as it is in 2021. Keeping immune systems functioning properly whether it’s through medicine, nutrition, exercise or wellness, health is definitely top of mind. And continuing to… Read More

Flexing Your Mind: 7 Exercises for Continued Brain Health and Congintive Function Brain health is a complex topic. By oversimplifying the issue, brain function is basically as important as physical health when it comes to an aging mind. And because the brain is one of the most important muscles of the body, it needs to… Read More