Alissa has been working in marketing and the senior living industry for over ten years. With a B.S. in advertising from the University of Illinois, Alissa has worked all over the world as a freelance communications strategist and writer. Published in Forbes, Senior Finance Advisor, Alzheimers.net and on other leading senior care blogs, she leverages her working knowledge of the senior care industry with leading research and best practices to create engaging content benefitting seniors and their caregivers. In her free time, Alissa loves to travel, read, cook, and spend time with her family.
Fairwinds Spokane is proud to partner with Washington State University – School of Hospitality Business Management and introduce the upcoming generation of hospitality professions to a retirement experience done right. Learn more about a recent visit the class took to Fairwinds – Spokane and why we are committed to investing in the future of senior...
When it comes to finding senior care, today’s options are limitless. From independent living to skilled nursing care, today’s senior living industry offers a plethora of lifestyles. We are here to help you sort through the options and find the best community for you and your loved one. Two of the most common types of...
Clarence Gibelhouse, affectionately known as “Curly” is a resident at Russellville Park. Curly is a World War II Veteran who has a heart of gold and has taken his commitment to service from the front lines to his life in assisted living. We are excited to share Curly’s story of service to our country, his...
Alzheimer’s and dementia are two terms often used interchangeably to describe a condition with symptoms that include memory loss and cognitive impairment. While the two conditions are connected, the two terms are actually quite different and understanding the differences between the two is important for people living with the disease, family members, caregivers, and medical...
Moving to assisted living can feel intimidating, overwhelming, and just plain hard. It can mean going through decades of household items, saying goodbye to a family home, and the end of a chapter. It is also is the beginning of an awesome new journey with new opportunities and new adventures waiting each day. Take a...
Time to take a deep breath in. And let it go. Ahhh. The move is over. You have chosen the best senior living community for your loved one. You have spent countless hours going through countless boxes and making countless piles. You have carefully selected items and household decor to include in your loved one’s...
Since 1989, Van Mall Senior Living has built an excellent reputation as a provider of quality retirement living in the Vancouver area. You can feel the energy and hear the laughter when you walk through the front door. All around are the sights and sounds of excitement and joy as residents are genuinely thriving. As...
Yoga is a centuries-old practice, tried and true, with proven health benefits for people of all ages. We know that yoga is good for health and well-being – but what if we all had a little more fun doing yoga? That’s where laughter yoga comes in! Learn more about the unique program at Fairwinds-Redmond that...
At Leisure Care, we are proud of the way our senior communities interact with the surrounding larger community. We are committed to making the world a more fun, more engaging, more caring place and we love that our residents are too! Canfield Place resident Diane Cadonau exemplifies our commitment to service and was recently recognized...
Consistently rated as one of the best places to retire, Utah is quickly becoming a retirement destination for seniors seeking affordable living, financial opportunity, adventure, temperate weather, and culture. A study done by MarketSavingsPro.com found Utah ranked second behind Idaho as the best state to retire in due to life expectancy, tax friendliness, crime rate,...
