Advena Living on Woodlawn

02/25/2026

Harold came to Advena Living on Woodlawn for a skilled stay. Harold worked hard with PT/OT to increase independence to be able to return home.

Heather Kirchner
Director of Rehabilitation

Harold is going home tomorrow (2.25.26) 🥰

02/24/2026

🎥✨ Exciting news! We just released a new video showcasing our incredible nursing homes and all the wonderful reasons why they stand out. From compassionate staff to engaging activities, we prioritize our residents' well-being. Check it out and see why we are a community like no other! 💖🏡

02/14/2026

Some fun pictures of our Valentine's Dance. Dee Dee [Activities] did a great job & has a video to post later.

Still to come the crowning of king & queen.

02/13/2026

We have the Valentine's Dance at 3 today.
I remembered to get a few pictures before our shenanigans 🙃

Blessings!
-Theresa

02/09/2026

The taste of victory is sweet!

A couple of pictures of our gains from choosing Seattle Seahawks to win Superbowl.

The funny is some nurses voted by asking Barry (Maintenance Director) what team to pick.

Barry went with Patriots. Sometimes blind trust doesn't pay 😀 lol

02/09/2026

Well, a few of us now have bragging rights and candy as we chose the Sea Hawks to win the 60th Superbowl.

I will post victory pictures tomorrow 😂

We have our Valentine's dance on Frday 🩷

I have some Valentine's clothes that I will be sporting this week.

Will you be doing anything fun this week?

Psst, every day is Valentine's day ☺️

02/09/2026

So we are having our Superbowl fun!

Chips, dips, cookies and a friendly bet.

Resident & staff chose sides & winners get a yummy candy bar.

29 people for Seahawks
19 people for Patriots

I always get busy & forget to take pictures😪

02/08/2026

01/28/2026

🎉 National Activity Professionals Week 🎉

This week we proudly recognize National Activity Professionals Week and the incredible work done by our Activities Department.

The Activities Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing meaningful programs that support residents’ emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and spiritual well-being. This role involves care planning, assessments, documentation, collaboration with nursing and interdisciplinary teams, adapting activities to residents’ abilities, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations—all while advocating for resident choice and quality of life.

Our Activities Assistants play a vital hands-on role by carrying out programs, providing one-to-one visits, offering emotional support, encouraging engagement, and building relationships with residents. They meet residents where they are—whether that’s leading a group, sitting quietly for conversation, supporting someone through anxiety, or helping a resident feel seen and heard.

Activities is more than crafts and bingo. It’s:

💙Purposeful engagement

💙Dementia-appropriate programming

💙Emotional support and connection

💙Preserving dignity and independence

💙Creating moments of joy, meaning, and normalcy

We thank our Activities team for the compassion, creativity, patience, and heart they bring every single day.

Happy National Activity Professionals Week! 💙

01/25/2026

Theresa D Brandenburg

01/25/2026

At 1 pm every Sunday, Eddie likes to preach to the residents, staff & anyone who wants to hear.

Today, Eddie preached on Psalm 23; the Good Shepherd and then sang a few hymns.

He reminded us that the Good Shepherd leads us to green pastures NOT brown, dried up land and calm, refreshing water.

Sometimes, we need to adjust how we see things.

"More blessed to give than receive" 😉