Advena Living on Woodlawn

11/19/2025

Just a few pictures of our Friendsgiving celebration.

There was delicious food, laughter, music and thankful hearts as well as grateful bellies.

11/18/2025

Thank you to the commanders at the American Legion for coming out, giving awards, and supporting our residents For Veterans Day.

11/18/2025

These amazing guys; Liam & Alex (green gloves) are cutting the residents hair before our Thanksgiving fun tomorrow.

Residents look great & we will then do photos all holiday season and finishing "styling" our facility.

Dee Dee, her family and myself (Administrator) have been the interior designers.

Patrick decided to not smile.

11/14/2025

Similar to the wailing wall in Israel, the residents and I created a Positivity Wall. They stated it gave them happiness when they feel down. Thank you to the residents who helped me tack the wall together.🤩🤩🤩

11/11/2025

November IS National Long-Term Care Awareness Month

Long-Term Care Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in November. Today we are asking everyone to show support to those giving and receiving long-term care.

Did you know that 70% of men and women over the age of 65 will need some kind of long-term care services?

By 2030, one in five residents in the US will be age 65 or older, and the number of those in need of long-term support services in the US is already at 14 million and expected to grow to 27 million by 2050 (prediction).

The history of long-term care in America goes back centuries. Settlers instituted care facilities for seniors, the mentally ill and children as early as the 1700s.

In the 20th century, several key pieces of legislature began to formalize long-term care standards in the country. Notably, The Nursing Home Act was passed in 1987 and applied federal standards to care. The bill has its own Bill of Rights outlining the rights of residents, including standards on privacy, treatment and communication.

There are also responsibilities given to states to monitor and report on nursing home status, which relates to federal reimbursement requirements through the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Care is an ongoing social and political subject, due to the large number of people who need some form of long-term care. Notably, though nursing homes often receive the most attention, a majority of long-term care does not take place in nursing homes. Other long-term care includes:
• Adult day care
• Assisted living facilities
• Independent living facilities
• In-home custodial care
• Hospice and palliative care

If a loved one in your life is already receiving care, Long-Term Care Awareness Month can be a great reminder to spend some time with them and honor them for their place in your life. Some ideas of how to observe this month:
• Volunteer at a nursing home or other care center. Community involvement can be beneficial in multiple ways, giving you new skills and appreciation for a particular field of work.
• Spend time with your grandparents or other elderly family members. Ask them about specific periods of their past. You may learn something new that you didn’t previously know about!
• Ask a family member’s care facility what would help them most. Honoring and assisting caregivers can be a great way to observe this month as well.

11/05/2025

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10/31/2025

10/29/2025

This resident is a diamond in the rough. Mr. Ralph Cartee is an astounding diamond art painter. He shares the wealth, by teaching others on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am. More to come. Great Job Ralph.🤩🤩🤩

10/29/2025

Everyone is buzzing about activities at Advena Living on Woodlawn

01/27/2025

Last week was Activity Director’s week and we are so lucky to have Bri. The residents love her and all of the fun activity ideas she brings to life. She’s a wonderful asset to our leadership team! Thanks, Bri!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year’s from our residents to yours!