EMERALD HEIGHTS BLOG
In the news: Community stories and living topics.
Second Generation: Traveling in Retirement and Returning to Emerald Heights
October 1, 2015
For the McEwen sisters, a sedentary retirement lifestyle was never an option. Irene was a physical therapist and worked with students with disabilities in the public schools for fifteen years. She finished her career as a […]
Four Vital Things to Know While Having Fun in the Sun
July 30, 2015
By: Sarah Clarke, MS, RD, CES Fitness Specialist and Dietitian at Emerald Heights Summer is upon us and you know what that means—boat rides, flip flops and outdoor barbeques. But before we grab our beach bags, […]
How to Find a Retirement Home that Keeps You Young
June 12, 2015
Dread the thought of an ‘old folks’ home? These retirees deflate that stereotype By: Maryalene LaPonsie, US News and World Report Lynn Mercer sports a bumper sticker on her vehicle that reads “Living in the Cove […]
Resident Stories: Dale Thompson – Building a difference for others
Growing up in a house full of tools, a father with skill and a yearning to learn, Emerald Heights’ resident Dale Thompson quickly began to craft an art for working with wood. “If my dad had […]