With a big heart, Naomi Hroncich was concerned about her neighbors at GreenFields senior living community of Geneva. With a background as a nurse and chaplain with clinical pastoral experience, she was well-suited to do something about her concerns. During different phases of the pandemic, as residents of independent living at GreenFields were remaining within … Reaching Out to Their Neighbors
From the newborn baby drifting off into sleep accompanied by the soothing notes and cadences of a lullaby to the couple dancing at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration accompanied by favorite tunes from the early days of their courtship, music plays an important and powerful role throughout our lives – and with live performances beginning … Staying in Harmony with the Power of Music
It’s about more than coffee. “I’m ready for my cup of coffee. I usually have one every day,” says 93-year-old John Andersen, as he waits his turn in a line outside his home at GreenFields of Geneva senior living community. He could get it in the dining room, “but I want to patronize him, and … Brewing Up Relationships
Famed 20th century artist Pablo Picasso once said that “art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life” – and whether one is appreciating, creating or both, art has indeed been proven to do that and much more. Creating art in any form – whether sculpting with clay, creating collages with pictures from magazines … Artistic Expressions
Mid-summer: the word brings to mind bright sunshine, fragrant blossoms nodding under the careful attention of graceful butterflies and fuzzy bumblebees, and long days spent enjoying outdoor activities. Perhaps nowhere is this more true than within a garden. While helping to bring life back to the warming Earth in springtime by planting flowers, herbs and … Dig Deeper
Just five years from being a centenarian, beloved celebrity Dick Van Dyke – who was recently honored by the Kennedy Center for his contributions to American culture – is still dancing his way through life. In 2018’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” the hard-working hoofer reprised his much-loved role as Poppins companion Bert from the original 1964 … Gotta Dance!
The very best partnerships benefit both parties. Such has been the case with the collaborative efforts between the lifestyles team at GreenFields of Geneva senior living community and the Therapeutic Recreation Program at Aurora University. Kristen Johnson, an associate professor of the program at Aurora University, explained that therapeutic recreation is focused on “helping people … GreenFields of Geneva Helps Shape Students’ Futures
At the age of 91, famed astronaut Buzz Aldrin – the second man to set foot on the moon after Neil Armstrong in July 1969 – continues to tirelessly promote space exploration through books and speaking engagements. Iconic 95-year-old British broadcaster David Attenborough advocates on behalf of environmental causes, including through award-winning documentary films. Beloved … Sharing Wisdom and Talents
The athleticism and determination shown by participants in the recently-concluded 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo certainly wowed the millions of viewers who tuned in for the events – but there’s no need to be a world-class athlete to reap the numerous benefits of physical activity. Exercise confers numerous benefits for seniors – including strengthing muscles … Fit and Fabulous
Karen Tomko, life enrichment manager at GreenFields of Geneva, begins her workday even before she comes into her office at the senior living community. The owner of Jazzercise Batavia, Tomko, first goes to the Dance Dynamics studio where she leads a Jazzercise class at 6:15 each morning. Tomko had been participating in Jazzercise for more … Seniors Who Shake It