Sycamore Living News & Updates
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 seasonal treats. Staff participated adding to the enthusiasm as we all did the Mash… Monster Mash! Pumpkin Spiced Doughnuts from our kitchen accompanied by delicious, fragrant Hot Apple Cider warmed everyone’s hearts highlighting the merrymaking! The event was capped off with some yummy treats with no Tricks from our Trick or Treat Station! Sophie Hudes, Director of Lifestyle Engagement at Sycamore Living planned the week’s events with her staff. Sophie noted, “Our pumpkin painting party marks the beginning of the holiday season, a very special time at Sycamore Living as we make new memories with our Residents in a year of many challenges. We are so excited that our Halloween festivities will culminate in our much-anticipated first annual costume contest…. stay tuned to see the winning costumes!” Happy Halloween from Sycamore Living! Stay [...]
Residents’ Rights: The Core of Sycamore Living
Upholding the Rights of our Residents is #1 at Sycamore Living not just during October (Residents’ Rights Month), but 365 days a year! Our Resident’s Bill of Rights covers a wide range of subjects from medical care through activities of daily living including resident engagement and socialization. It also safeguards privacy [...]
Calling our Daughters, Sisters, Girlfriends, Wives, Mothers, Aunts, Nieces and Grandma…Too!
October brings crisp apples, pumpkin spice…. scarecrows and things that go bump in the night…. It also reminds us it’s time to treat ourselves and practice good self-care. Breast Cancer Awareness month is here….as a reminder…it may be time to have our annual mammogram screening. In 2020 we all faced many [...]
Lifestyle Engagement
Keeping our residents safe and healthy is our mission at Sycamore Living in East Hanover! We understand that there are many dimensions to health including socialization and active engagement. Our Lifestyle Engagement Team is here to support and ensure your loved one’s health and well-being as they enjoy meaningful activities including [...]
New-Age-Aging
New-Age-Aging By: Tara D'Uva Aging is not what it used to be and it’s time we embrace a new approach to growing older. As a society we need to set our expectations of higher quality care and services and recognize that by meeting the needs of older adults, they can [...]
National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month By: Suzanne Bonder, Dietitian National Nutrition Month is here! March is a great time to revamp our eating habits with Spring right around the corner. A few healthy eating tips: Cut down on added sugars and salt Choose fresh veggies and fruit in season for optimal [...]