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Can You Remember the Last Time You Took a Week Off? Prioritizing Employee Well-Being Benefits the Entire Springmoor Community

| Community, General, Health, Wellness

By Brandon Hair, Executive Director With employee turnover rates in the healthcare industry continuing to rise, companies must continue to be creative with their ongoing recruitment and retention efforts. Executive-level positions, dining services, housekeeping, marketing, and therapy had a 29% turnover rate last year. Direct care staff such as nurses… Read More

How Will You Live Independently in Retirement Should You Need Assistance? Thoughts on Planning for Your Future

| Community, Continuing Care, General, Health, Independent Living

By Brandon Hair, Executive Director Have you ever wondered what percentage of people 55 or older have given any thought to how they will live independently should they ever need assistance? The question may be an unexpected one, yet residents of a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) like… Read More

Springmoor Residents Use Technology to Live Life to the Fullest

| Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living

On an ongoing basis, Springmoor staff proactively support our residents’ tech use in multiple ways. Key technological aspects of life at our community include our online resident portal, our in-house TV channel, and our Resident Business Center. Of course, most residents also independently use numerous… Read More

The Resident-Run Springmoor Library Regularly Adds New Books

| Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, News, Volunteers

The size and scope of library services at Springmoor often surprise newcomers. Residents have access to several thousand books in our main library, six different reading rooms filled with paperbacks, two book clubs, a book cart service, and even “meet the author” events. Jeopardy recently had a… Read More

Springmoor’s Top Tech Tips for Seniors

| Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living

Seniors’ use of the internet has increased a whopping 55% since the late ‘90s, according to a study by Pew Research. While technology can make life easier in numerous ways—from bill paying to enjoying movies in the comfort of your home—all tech users have experienced the frustration of being… Read More

Find Your Pathway to Wellness at Springmoor

| Active Seniors, Community, Events, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness

Life at Springmoor has been thoughtfully designed to support wellness in all areas of life. Our Pathways philosophy promotes a holistic approach to mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being for all residents. Whatever types of activities you enjoy, you’re sure to find multiple options—and many friends to enjoy them… Read More

Springmoor Residents Volunteer Their Time to Maintain Our Marvelous Library

| Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, Volunteers

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands—one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” –Audrey Hepburn When you visit the Springmoor library—or walk past when it is open—you will usually see a person seated at the desk and think “Oh, s/he is… Read More