A group of individuals have provided patriotic lap quilts for Shorehaven veterans, recognizing their service to our country. According to the Camo Quilt Project, the quilt measures about 45” x 72”, and more than 30,000 quilts have been distributed to active military and veterans. The quilts are presented to veterans in assisted living, nursing homes,…
Society in a peace loving world – A pair of Diamondback doves proudly hatched twins this summer in the Shorehaven first floor aviary. The nest was perfectly designed and the babies hatched healthy, hungry and strong. Residents adored the fluffy wayward pair, as the youngins’ represented newness and hope in a raging worldwide pandemic. But…
In this special time of year, we wanted to share with you thoughts about Mother’s Day from our residents – your friends and family members – from across our campus. We hope you enjoy it as much as we love being a part of their lives. From our family to yours, Happy Mother’s Day.
By Stacy Giddings, Director of Development As a child, I remember sitting in the backseat of my parent’s four-door sedan and witnessing a mild disagreement. We were lost, and an age-old debate ensued. My mom wanted my dad to pull over and ask for directions to which he declined and recited his mantra that he…
When Wauwatosa’s Juanita Jones first called Shorehaven, it was not to make idle chatter. She had a job to do. Jones had checked on the Deaconess website for health facilities in need of face masks. Deaconess had a database listed of all facilities reaching out for supplies. Shorehaven and facilities across the globe are asking…
With elderly populations especially vulnerable to the coronavirus, senior living facilities across the country are limiting access for visitors. However, even going a day or two without seeing a loved one can be hard. Daily routines can be disrupted, and isolation can loom. That’s why Shorehaven is introducing Operation Tech Connect: An opportunity to equip…