The “Up to Date” courses help residents stay engaged by learning about any issue: current events, community outreach, local community issues, medical updates, Medicare changes, and or anything that relates to seniors and will help them as they continue to age. Frank Beard was requested by one of our residents, Carol Doniere, because she truly . . . Read More
SS Quest is a home schooled children’s group that routinely comes to the Kempton to visit with the residents and put on plays for all to enjoy. They are a group of 6 families who have been together for 8 years schooling their children. This week they came with their show “Blast from the Past” . . . Read More
Need your fingernails painted? Eager to stretch your legs? Want to enjoy a novel together? The Commons’ Activity Department is making House Calls! House Calls are an excellent way to provide one on one time to residents in their rooms or in common areas. Caroline and Amy, our fearless Activities duo, use this time to . . . Read More
With balance becoming an increasing problem in our community, all fitness classes are structured with components to improve coordination, stability & posture. However, a group setting isn’t always appropriate for everyone, but those individuals still need & deserve the same attention. The Wii Balance sessions work one on one with Recreation Therapist & Wellness Director, . . . Read More
Alzheimer’s is such a devastating disease and has personally touched so many. Kempton resident Rose Artin says, “My son in-law is battling Alzheimer’s and my daughter is taking care of him and it’s so hard on her, it breaks my heart.” Staff and residents at Brightmore of Wilmington Campus have been working hard to boost . . . Read More
The senior living community of Brightmore of Wilmington is a tight-knit one, where residents consider their neighbors friends and, more often than not, can be found enjoying each other’s company. Our residents have many things in common, and this week we honored 65 men and women for their service to our nation. These individuals represent . . . Read More
For years horses have been used as part of senior wellness programs, providing benefits including increasing physical strength and cognitive function as well as fostering socialization. Recently, residents from Brightmore of Wilmington ranging in age from 84 to 92 enjoyed a morning of horseback riding at Randall’s Reach with the Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program, as . . . Read More
The Kempton at Brightmore hosted its first Arts & Crafts Show last week featuring the work of Anne Newbold Perkins, a very talented artist and resident at The Kempton who grew up in Wilmington, NC. Anne’s work is well known in Wilmington as well as Richmond,VA where she lived for many years before returning home . . . Read More
