Sycamore Living News & Updates
Thanksgiving Fun Facts: Did you know…. Americans eat over 280 million turkeys every Thanksgiving!
While 2020 has wrought many changes…there are still some things that remain the same…. such as a day to set aside for family & Friends coming together in gratitude. Thanksgiving Day! Whether we are zooming or able to spend time together in person …. love never changes… even though some traditions may have to this year! Let’s be creative perhaps creating new traditions that we may adopt for years to come! Families everywhere in 2020 discovered crafting, baking and family game nite! Here are some suggestions from from National Center for PTSD… Fun activities that you do together, such as reading aloud, playing board games, listening to music, singing, dancing, or planning scavenger hunts Creative activities such as drawing, crafts, writing journal entries, creating books, conducting video interviews Online activities such as a virtual museum tour or vacation, online learning, or online games Exercising together, such as family yoga, table tennis, or indoor fitness games. If it is feasible to go outside, take a family walk or bike ride, but be sure to maintain physical distance from others. How about you… tell us what [...]
We are here to help! November is National Family Caregivers Month
Caregiving whether you’re a professional or a loving caring, son or daughter, caregiving challenges us in ways that we may never have imagined. In November, we particularly recognize the Family Caregiver. Yes, YOU! …and we are here to help! When it comes to caring [...]
LOW CARB PALEO CAULIFLOWER STUFFING RECIPE FOR THANKSGIVING
Need an easy low carb paleo stuffing for Thanksgiving? Try this cauliflower stuffing recipe! It has all the same flavors, plus, it's healthy & delicious…. 1 large head Cauliflower (cut into small florets) 1 large Onion (sliced) 1/4 cup Celery (chopped thinly) 2 cloves Garlic (minced) 1/4 cup Olive oil [...]
Quick Tips… for a healthy lifestyle… November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes doesn't have to stop you from enjoying the turkey and pumpkin pie. Here are some tips From Dena Lopez, RD Registered Dietitian at Sycamore Living. Plan Ahead Whether you’re doing the cooking or heading to a friend's or family member's for dinner, know what’s on the menu beforehand and [...]
Saluting all Our Veterans & their Families…THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here." -- Abraham Lincoln Did you know? – Veterans’ Day [...]
The Winners Are……..Sycamore’s First Annual Staff Halloween Parade!
......Sycamore Living Residents enjoyed the fabulous costumes our employees donned ..to mark the holiday ...kicking-off our fall season of festivities …….……. The staff paraded through our neighborhoods visiting our residents …undoubtedly providing lots of Treats and no Tricks!!!!! Share with us how you celebrated the holiday...we would love to hear [...]
Sycamore Community: Enjoying the Boo-tiful Sights, Sounds & Treats of the Season!
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble (well not exactly) …. nonetheless the Residents at Sycamore Living certainly enjoyed the first festivities of the fall season in our decorated multi-media community room: painting pumpkins to decorate their living areas, listening to spirited, ghostly tunes and munching on [...]