Gentry Park Senior Living Articles

Email Scams are More Dangerous than Telephone Scams Email attacks are more than commonplace these days; they are an unfortunate way of life for those who use email and the internet. Predators and scammers have honed their digital skills, bringing carefully crafted scams into the digital age. While telephone scams still threaten seniors, email allows for broader, […]

Taking One Step at a Time  When asked about her impressive career, decades of teaching, published textbook, and the beautiful family she built with her late husband, Phil, Phyllis Bayt offers a surprisingly simple explanation:  “I just took one step at a time.”  That philosophy has guided her through more than eight decades filled with […]

This month, we headed to our community in Louisville, Kentucky, to prepare a popular recipe: shrimp and grits! Now, we’re sharing this recipe with you. If you’re ready to stop preparing your own meals, it may be time to consider a Traditions community where you’ll enjoy delicious chef-prepared meals like this. Schedule a tour today!  […]

September 13-19 is National Assisted Living Week! The assisted living communities where our residents live are so much more than just that. They are places where caregivers, residents, family members, and communities come together as an extended family. What is National Assisted Living Week? National Assisted Living Week was established in 1995 by the National […]

At Traditions of North Bend, inspiration often shows up in unexpected ways. Sometimes it arrives in the form of one book, one chessboard, and one enthusiastic woman—and that woman is Fran Yost.  Fran brings life’s zeal to everything she does, though you might not know it due to her humble nature. Before hearing about her journey into learning chess, there […]

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 […]