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How to Find a Job in Senior Living Near You
July 24, 2022
Working with seniors is a thriving field with plenty of opportunities. Long-term care including assisted living and memory care communities bode well for continued job stability and growth. According to Statista, the average life expectancy in the United States has increased…
read MoreWhat to Look for in Assisted Living Jobs
July 14, 2022
Assisted living is for older adults who value their independence but need some assistance with daily activities and medication reminders. Residents enjoy the privacy of personal residences or suites and a calendar of activities and programs to maximize independence and…
read MoreMasonic Will Always Be Home
June 17, 2022
Alumni students return to campus as residents Crescent Grove residents James Sandlin and Myrtle Smith first came to Masonic as children and share their experience of living at Masonic, then and now. In 1989, the Home’s last child left, and…
read MoreCouples Glove Up to Fight Parkinson’s Disease
June 8, 2022
Intense activity has shown to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. For couples with one person managing a Parkinson’s diagnosis, like Dr. Richard Fellows and Lew Ketcham, the introduction of Rock Steady Boxing at Masonic Homes Kentucky offered a way…
read MoreHold the Mail: Maintenance-free Living Makes Life Easier for Snowbirds
May 2, 2022
Maintenance-free living makes enjoying life easier. Active lifestyle communities work with seniors to upgrade their days. Dennis and Christel Spetz knew exactly what they wanted when they decided to move to a retirement community. As snowbirds, they wanted to be…
read MoreTypes of Jobs in Senior Living
April 14, 2022
There’s a phenomenon sweeping the United States that’s certain to have a large impact on jobs in the senior living industry, including here at Masonic. The United States Census Bureau projects that by the mid-2030s, adults age 65 and older are expected…
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