Gentry Park Senior Living Articles

Meet Cora Overberg, this month’s Featured Resident of the Month! Cora is a resident at Traditions of Deerfield and has lived there for the last year and a half. Cora’s family helped her decide to move when she needed a little extra support. With her husband living nearby and her children close, she’s found comfort, […]

We all do it.  Sometimes we only hear, not listen.  We are thinking about the point we want to make, the sarcastic retort or recognizing our feelings just got hurt – we stop even hearing, let alone listening. Why should we be surprised if this happens within a family, between spouses or between generations discussing something as […]

According to the American Humane Society, half of adults over the age of 50 have at least one pet! This is heartwarming news because studies have shown that pets improve seniors’ overall well-being. Physical health has been shown to improve, specifically the lowering of both blood pressure and cholesterol. Plus, pets tend to encourage more exercise […]

If you’ve started exploring senior living options, or even if you’ve already moved into a community, you’ve probably already run into a wave of unfamiliar terms. While employees and staff may use these terms daily with ease, they may sound unfamiliar, confusing, or even overwhelming. These terms involve your home and your care, and you should be able […]

A fresh start, a lighter load, and a community that feels like home. It’s time to move. Spring has always been a season of renewal. The longer days, warmer weather, and a sense of newness. For many older adults, it’s also the ideal time to consider Independent Living. It’s time to enjoy more of what […]

Join us in the dining room for a delicious Easter Brunch, thoughtfully curated by our talented culinary team. Residents and families are invited to gather around the table, savor festive favorites, and celebrate the joy of the season together. Capture sweet memories with photos alongside the Easter Bunny and start a new Tradition filled with […]

Confidence Starts with Prevention! Join us for our Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Education Program, an informative and supportive seminar presented by Grace At Home and focused on understanding CHF and reducing symptoms. Learn about common symptoms, medications, heart-healthy diet tips, and when to notify nursing staff or health care provider. We’ll also discuss daily habits […]

Enjoy a delicious Shepherd’s Pie recipe, direct from our kitchen! Sharing a home-cooked meal with friends and family is one of the simple pleasures of life.Join us for a delicious meal in our main dining rooms or reserve a special room or area for visiting family and friends. Order from a menu that is carefully […]

Join Us for Connection, Comfort & Community Join us in our Memory Care Activity Room for our Memory Care Café – a warm, welcoming gathering created to engage current residents while inviting new guests and their loved ones to experience our Memory Care community. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious, brain-healthy snacks and drinks, interactive activities, […]

Emily Ruckle from Traditions at Hunter Station is this month’s Featured Resident of the Month. Emily has lived here for two years. It was an easy decision as she felt right at home the first time she toured.  Emily was born in Warren County, Indiana, and later moved to Borden, where her husband was the principal at […]

or many families, the decision between staying at home with private caregivers or moving into a senior living community comes down to one question: What makes the most financial sense? The answer isn’t always obvious. Home care feels familiar and flexible, while senior living offers built-in support, safety, and social connection. But when you look […]

“If it’s a second childhood, it’s here.” John Sparks, “Sparky,” is sharing that second childhood with his neighbors at Traditions of Lebanon through both hemispheres of his brain. With his left, the area that specializes in logic and math, this former Air Force Senior Staff Engineer and professor systematically builds intricate Lego sets. He is […]