How to Find a Job in Senior Living Near You
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…
What to Look for in Assisted Living Jobs
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…
Masonic Will Always Be Home
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…
Couples Glove Up to Fight Parkinson’s Disease
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…
Hold the Mail: Maintenance-free Living Makes Life Easier for Snowbirds
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…
Types of Jobs in Senior Living
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…
Masonic’s Continuum of Care Made Residents Move from Independent to Personal Care Seamless
Dennis and Christel Spetz knew exactly what they wanted when they decided to move to a retirement community. As snowbirds, they wanted to be free of home maintenance responsibilities. They wanted peace of mind that their home was safe when…
International Traveler Discovers Community Living
Donna Peak knew a continuum of care topped her list of requirements when looking for a community to call home. Decades before, Peak and her siblings painstakingly moved their dad to three different locations to meet his needs as his…
The Doctor Is In
The Care Clinic at Masonic Home Louisville offers residents access to a geriatrician Just like a pediatrician specializes in care for children under the age of 18, a geriatrician is a doctor specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique…
Sproutlings Gets a Boost From WHAS Crusade for Children Grant
Sproutlings Pediatric Day Care & Preschool was recently awarded a grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children for new buggies, iPads and educational apps. The WHAS Crusade for Children, established in 1954 by WHAS-TV, raises money for organizations, schools and…