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Take a look at a few of our blogs and articles to gain a fresh perspective on all things senior living. Alternatively, our news releases highlight standout local events on RWC’s campus and the incredible accomplishments of our team members and residents.
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Deciding where to spend your retirement years is a deeply personal journey, and it goes far beyond the generic recommendations often found in “best places to retire” or “best states…
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities) offer a continuum of care, ranging from independent living to skilled nursing care, ensuring that residents’ care needs are met as…
Staying active and maintaining mobility are crucial for seniors who want to live independently and enjoy a high quality of life. Regular movement helps prevent falls, reduces the risk of…
With Valentine’s Day this week, love is in the air, and this goes for retirement communities too. For some, the idea of dating or entering into a romantic relationship later…
National Nutrition Month, observed every March, is a time to highlight the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. For seniors, understanding how…
Although the inauguration is now in the rearview mirror, there is still much debate about which issues factored into people’s decisions at November’s ballot box. A recent survey of older…
The 2019 RWC Solution Seminar Series Continues with A Resident Roundtable. What is it like living at RWC? What prompted our move? When is the right time? How do I…
RWC’s Housekeeping Department Completes Dementia Friend Training All 27 Staff Members Received Certification Recently Shown here are RWC housekeeping staff members (front row, left to right): Edna Adams, Susan Blake,…
RWC Names Chester Smith 2018 Employee of the Year Maître d’ of Culinary Services Department is honored Just over a year after joining Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury’s Culinary Services team, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury’s…
RWC’s March artist finds inspiration locally, abroad Acrylic paintings reflect love of nature and the great outdoors You might say that Reedville artist Brenda Sylvia plays with fire and water….
2019 Viewpoints Series Begins March 4 Marcia C. DuBois to speak on “Aging Well in Virginia” Marcia C. DuBois, Deputy Commissioner, Division for Community Living, Virginia Department for Aging and…
RWC’s February Art Show Showcases Residents’ Work A special tribute to late Alzheimer’s patients is also featured Charles Huckins is a photographer; Cecelia Barton is a painter and Denise Munns…
