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Planning Your Future During a Time of Uncertainty
Industry expert Brad Breeding offers his views on retirement planning and choosing a senior living community, even during the pandemic. If you hoped to attend the webinar with guest speaker Brad Breeding that Emerald Heights hosted on June 2 but were unable to — or if you did join us and would like a recap … Continued
Resident Spotlight: Shirin Velji, Inspire Positive Aging 2020 Award Recipient
Paying close attention to your physical and mental health is especially important as people age and key for maintaining wellness, according to Shirin Velji, Emerald Heights resident and recipient of the Inspire Positive Aging 2020 Award in Health and Wellness. Meet Shirin 81-year-old Shirin is a devoted community activist who inspires her fellow seniors to … Continued
Black Lives Matter.
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Life Care: What It Is. What It Could Mean to You.
Times have changed. This phrase seems trite, but when it comes to capturing how people today live after age 65, it works. Senior lifestyles have changed—drastically! Today, the golden years, as they once were called, are not as much about winding down and taking it easy as they are about exploring opportunity. For example, having … Continued
Offering Care & Peace Of Mind During Crisis
Even during a time of such uncertainty, residents at Emerald Heights feel secure and connected. Management, staff, residents, and the greater community come together to flatten the COVID-19 curve. The concept of the proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” has been applied to myriad situations over the years. In general, the idea … Continued
Meet Dian Williamson—Concierge Supervisor at Emerald Heights
Concierge Supervisor, Dian Williamson is an integral part of the team at Emerald Heights, bringing a unique history full of innovation and family ties. Dian started her tenure at the community as the Activities Director of the Corwin Center in May of 1996 and implemented a variety of programs for skilled nursing and assisted living. … Continued
Technology Trends for Seniors
Extra time on your hands? Brush up on your technology skills. We’re all faced with a significant challenge to “Stay Connected” in our current state of “Stay-at-Home.” And for many, this lifestyle change means increased use of modern technology in order to stay in touch with family and friends. Technology trends may be disconcerting to seniors—but it doesn’t … Continued
How Social Distancing Helps to Prevent the Spread of the Coronavirus
And how you can still safely stay in touch with friends, family and neighbors If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you know that, at least initially, Washington has been one of the states most affected by the virus that causes COVID-19. It has also struck here at Emerald Heights. As we learn more … Continued
Emerald Communities Implements Appreciation Pay Bonus and Benefits for All Employees during COVID-19 Pandemic
REDMOND, Wash. (March 27, 2020) – Emerald Communities, sponsor of two Washington senior living communities — Emerald Heights of Redmond, Wash. and Heron’s Key of Gig Harbor, Wash. – has implemented a $5 per hour appreciation pay bonus, the equivalent of a 10 to 30 percent increase for the majority of its 403 employees at … Continued
Emerald Communities Names Hollis New Chief Human Resources & Compliance Officer
Emerald Communities, sponsor of two innovative Washington senior living communities — Heron’s Key of Gig Harbor, Wash. and Emerald Heights of Redmond, Wash. — has appointed Jo Hollis as Chief Human Resources & Compliance Officer. A 16-year professional of human resources in senior living communities, Hollis previously served as Human Resources Generalist at Emerald Heights … Continued