The first opportunity for African-Americans to enlist and serve in the United States Marine Corps came in 1942 during World War II as the Corps began to recruit qualified African-American men. The men who enlisted completed recruit training at Montford Point, North Carolina, during a time and place where racism and segregation were a part… Read more
Everything starts with movement. As we age, many of us experience a decline in activity level whether it’s due to health issues, weight gain, or concerns about falling and injury. As the director of the Walnut Village Wellbeing Center (WBC), my approach is to counter this tendency by finding ways to increase our residents’ activity… Read more
There’s trope in senior living that working in a community is “like being part of an extended family.” In fact, I hear it all the time from many long-time employees. And while it may at times feel that way, in order to do the work of a community effectively and efficiently we must always strive… Read more