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Lakewood Team Hits the Road for Alzheimer’s Cure

Two of Lakewood’s avid cyclists — resident Joe Kent and Lakewood Security Manager Brad Muranko — rode 300 miles and 469 miles, respectively, over six days to help stamp out Alzheimer’s disease. On June 23, Joe and Brad embarked on Team Lakewood’s Ride to Rid Alzheimer’s. In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond, this event aims …

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August is National Make-A-Will Month!

Did you know that August is National Make-A-Will month? Use this annual reminder to make or review your last will and testament. Here are three great reasons to do this today: 1. It’s an important legal document that everyone should have. All adults should have a will. It’s a powerful document that lets you distribute …

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Understanding and Coping with Caregiver Burnout

If you’re caring for an aging loved one, it’s common to feel overwhelmed. It can be a lot of work helping with meals, managing medication, providing transportation and more, especially if you’re juggling these responsibilities with family, career or other roles. Some caregivers feel guilty asking for help but taking on your loved one’s needs …

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Top Questions To Ask on Your Senior Living Search

When researching senior living options, it’s important to be prepared. Asking the right questions can help pair you with the best community for you or a loved one. Make sure to consider the care support services you may want now or in the future. View our helpful guide below to see a comprehensive list of questions to ask in your senior living search.

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Gardening in Your Golden Years: Benefits and How to Get Started

Spring has sprung and it’s time to start planting! Gardening can be a fulfilling activity at any age, but the benefits extend far beyond the plants you grow. The sunshine and fresh air are instant mood boosters and tending to your plants each day can actually be a great way to stay active. Learn more …

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Lakewood’s Ride To Rid Alzheimer’s

469 Miles in Seven Days! Lakewood Retirement Community’s team member Brad Muranko will be cycling the Blue Ridge Parkway from Virginia to Asheville, NC. June 23 to June 30 to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Joe Kent, an 80-year-old Lakewood resident will be mirroring the ride by cycling around Lakewood’s campus! Donate here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2024/VA-GreaterRichmond?team_id=854627&pg=team&fr_id=17985

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Have You Notified Your Beneficiaries?

Naming a loved one or a favorite nonprofit in your estate plans or as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan assets is a heartfelt way to make a lasting impact. Go one step further and tell those beneficiaries about the choices you’ve made. Many people and charities aren’t aware that they …

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Celebrating National Volunteer Month

National Volunteer month in the United States takes place in the month of April. This month the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers throughout the LifeSpire of Virginia family! In recognizing the volunteers who bring the LifeSpire communities to life, we are reminded of the tale of the starfish and of the …

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Celebrating a Century: Lakewood Community Honors Its Centenarians

This week, Lakewood celebrated a very special group of residents: six incredible women over 100 years ‘young’. The guests of honor for the day were Jane Berkeley, Laura Neale, Virginia Noble, Ella Johnson, Louise Dunbar and Fountaine Fox. Their ages range from 100 to an impressive 105 years old! The residents greatly appreciated the top-notch …

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