For many seniors, there comes a point in time where living at home, doing chores and preparing your own meals becomes tiring. In addition to the upkeep of daily activities, health concerns frequently prompt older adults to move into a senior living community, where they can enjoy a more ca…
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Courtney Johnson joins The Preserve as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, has hired Courtney Johnson as its director of sales and marketing. In her role, Johnson will be responsible for serving as the primary liaison between The Preserve and the local community. Johnson will also facilitate the admissions pr…
Forever young: how intergenerational relationships benefit seniors, children
By Ryan Keller, Executive Director of The Preserve There’s nothing that warms your heart like the smile of a child and the sound of their pure laughter. Not only do children touch the hearts of parents and grandparents, but they also spread joy to adults they may not even know. St…
Finding the right fit for senior living
Choosing a senior living community for yourself or a loved one requires dedicated research and planning. With so many senior living options available, it takes time to find the best fit. On average, it can take six months to transition into senior living. However, for some older adults, th…
Shedding light on Alzheimer’s Awareness at The Preserve
Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 6.7 million older Americans. At the Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, nearly 20 residents have a form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Ralph Marshall, a resident of The Preserve, and his wife, Maggie Marshall, took the time to shar…
Lee County Sheriff’s Office provides “behind-the-tape” look to The Preserve residents
Residents of The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, got a first look at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s (LCSO) “Getting to Know Your Lee County Sheriff’s Office” presentation. The presentation gave residents a “behind-the-tape” look at the history of LCS…
Pastor Cheryl Leftwich joins The Preserve as full-time pastor
Cheryl Leftwich, a local pastor and longtime member of the Volunteers of America National Services family, has joined The Preserve as a full-time pastor. As pastor of The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, Leftwich will conduct weekly services, provide end-of-life and grief…
The Preserve, Hope Healthcare and CareUnit.us thank first responders
On Oct. 27, The Preserve, Hope Healthcare and CareUnit.us hosted a drive-thru barbeque to celebrate first responders in honor of National First Responders Day. The meals provided included grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies and water for first responders to take for themselves and…
The Preserve hires Kelsey Daniell as life enrichment director
The Preserve, a skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care community in Fort Myers, has hired Kelsey Daniell as the life enrichment director. In this position, Daniell will develop and deliver daily programs of individual and group activities so residents can engage in cultural, spir…
Lee County High School seniors plan prom
You’re never too old to go to prom! High school seniors in Lee County helped a senior living community have a very special prom night. The idea started when Riverdale High School senior, Nikole Thomas, reached out to The Preserve for a class project, Thomas wanted to throw a prom for th…