Gentry Park Senior Living Articles

ALOHA, SUMMER! Say aloha to summer and join us in our dining room for a festive Hawaiian Luau! Enjoy a delicious Hawaiian-inspired meal featuring festive tropical drinks. Come enjoy great food, music, games, laughter, and time together as we celebrate the end of summer in island style! We hope to see you there! FOR MORE […]

Join Us in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease! Cruise on over to Gentry Park Senior Living for Our Annual Classic Car Show! Check out all the cool cars while enjoying hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ and more! It’s all for a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association’s fight against Alzheimer’s Disease. This event is […]

This month, we are delighted to celebrate Jeanette Siukola, who has been part of the Traditions at Solana family for almost a year. Jeanette moved to Traditions at Solana in September 2025, a decision her family made with her best interest at heart and one she wholeheartedly agrees with! Jeanette was born in Chicago and […]

“Like Christmas in July!” That was Lou Amshoff’s reaction the first time he used Vision Buddy. Lou, a resident at Traditions at North Bend, was fitted with the device this summer after a typical afternoon trip to the mailbox set off a chain of events shaped by chance, curiosity, and the kindness of strangers. While living […]

Moving to a senior living community is a major life transition. When that move involves crossing state lines, the experience can feel even more overwhelming. Families are often juggling logistics, emotions, and uncertainty, all while trying to ensure their loved one feels confident and supported.    At Traditions Management, we know that moving is more than just a change […]

Extreme heat can be dangerous for seniors, especially older adults who live alone, have chronic health conditions, take certain medications, or lack reliable air conditioning. This heat wave safety guide explains what caregivers, adult children, and neighbors should look for, and how to help prevent heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. When summer temperatures climb, […]

For the past 13 months, Jim Avery has been a warm and steady presence at Quincy Place Senior Living. He chose Quincy Place with the encouragement of his three “amazing kids,” and we’re grateful they helped bring him here. Jim was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and later built a long and successful […]

Healthy Steps to Better Urinary Health Join us for an informative seminar presented by 360 Wellness focused on understanding Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in older adults. Learn about common signs and symptoms, what to watch for as we age, and the importance of early detection. We’ll also discuss simple prevention strategies, including proper hydration, good […]

You spent a lifetime building traditions together, but now your care needs have begun to diverge. You might have made the decision to move into a senior living community, or you may already be living in one. But with different care needs, you may be concerned about the future. We understand.  Choosing a new home […]

Join us in the courtyard for a meaningful time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of life. Together, we will honor the memories of loved ones who have touched our hearts through a beautiful butterfly release ceremony. As the butterflies take flight, may they serve as a living tribute to those we cherish, offering comfort, hope, […]

The Honor Flight Network’s mission is to ‘celebrate America’s veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation’s memorials.’  While Traditions Management’s mission is a little different, our communities also strive to celebrate our veterans, and one way is by elevating stories like Bill Castellano’s.  Mission Grove’s First Resident  Bill was the FIRST resident to move in at Mission Grove at Stoneybrook […]

Lestine Grady from Traditions of Columbus is our Featured Resident of the Month! Lestine is a steady, joyful presence who makes Traditions of Columbus feel like home. She participates in a wide variety of activities and contributes significantly to what makes our community so special!  Lestine has lived at Traditions of Columbus since November 2025 to be closer to her daughter […]