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An eight photo collage of a senior man in two different stages of his life. The four photos on the left show his life as serving in the navy during WWII, the four photos on the right show him as today as a 102 senior living resident, surrounded by friends, family, and naval memorabilia.
Resident Stories | 06/2/2026

Still Wearing Blue at 102: A Navy Veteran's Recipe for a Life Well-Lived

He just recently turned 102.

A collage of a senior couple. At the center is a photo of the couple as young adults on their wedding day. The other photos feature the couple as seniors, celebrating various holidays and having fun living at the senior living community.
Resident Stories | 05/26/2026

Founding Residents at Cedarhurst of Frankfort Reflect on 65 Years of Marriage

Many people do not know how Ed and Linda’s love story began. Linda often says she was not even looking for love.

Resident Stories | 04/21/2026

The Beauty of Ordinary Days at Cedarhurst Senior Living

Each morning at Cedarhurst of West Plains begins the same way for Donna Norland—with people.

Four senior women gather around a crafting table topped with a sewing machine and many fabric swatches.
Resident Stories | 03/24/2026

Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights Quilt Club Gives Back to Local Community

On Thursday mornings at Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, the hum of conversation mingles with the soft rhythm of fabric being pulled beneath a needle. Squares of patterned...

A senior living resident and a senior living staff member stand in a kitchen both wearing aprons. They both smile while standing over a large mixing bowl.
Resident Stories | 03/17/2026

How Home-Grown Food Grows Connection at Cedarhurst of Arnold

At Cedarhurst of Arnold, community often blossoms in unexpected places — and sometimes, it starts with a seed.

Resident Stories | 01/20/2026

A Full Circle Welcome: How Life Reunited a Resident and Staff Member At The Perfect Time

When Life Enrichment Coordinator Kristen Recchia met new resident Pat Krauss, neither could have imagined the connection they shared. A chance conversation revealed that...

Cedarhurst Senior Living resident David Arnold sits at a black grand piano in his community. David is smiling and wearing a grey cardigan sweater and a light blue button down shirt.
Resident Stories | 10/16/2025

A Grand Piano, A Grand Comeback: David's Encore at Cedarhurst

When David Arnold walks into the common room at Cedarhurst of West Plains, there’s one thing that always catches his eye—a gleaming black grand piano.

It’s not the wooden...

A collage of six older women standing with the wedding gowns they wore in their youth.
Resident Stories | 10/9/2025

Timeless Vows: Resident Wedding Gowns Bring Back Cherished Memories

For Assisted Living Week, Cedarhurst of St. Charles took the theme of Ageless Adventure and transformed it into something extraordinary.

The community hosted Timeless Vows, a...

A collage of three images featuring Sid Trexler, a resident of Cedahurst Senior Living. In the first, Sid is celebrating his 100th birthday and wear a hat that says 'WWII Infantry.' In the second, a photo of Sid is displayed on the screen of a satellite orbiting Earth. In the third, Sid poses with his community's director after experiencing his VR moonwalk.
Resident Stories | 10/2/2025

Dream Come True: How We Sent Sid to Space (Without Leaving Cedarhurst)

When Roy “Sid” Trexler walked into the Life Enrichment office at Cedarhurst of Waterloo, he carried a dream with him. “My name is Sid,” he said, “and I was born in 1925. My...

Senior living woman skydiving for Cedarhurst Dreams Come True
Resident Stories | 08/14/2025

A Leap of Faith: Charlotte's Skyward Salute to Her Husband

At 85 years old, Charlotte Moszczenski took a leap of faith—literally.Thanks to the Dream Come TRUE program at Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, Charlotte fulfilled a wish that...

Cedarhurst of Canton senior living residents pose with Tai Chi instructor Randy Hallman after completing a 16-week course focused on improving mobility and emotional well-being.
Resident Stories | 08/12/2025

Grace in Motion: Cedarhurst Residents Find Balance with Tai Chi

At Cedarhurst of Canton, wellness isn’t just a goal - it’s a way of life. And for a group of residents who recently completed a 16-week Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall...

Senior living resident Dr. George poses for a photo with Rolf
Resident Stories | 07/28/2025

The Legacy of Dr. George Potts, Youtube's Energy Green Grandpa

At Cedarhurst of Salina, resident Dr. George Potts might appear to lead a quiet retirement — but behind that gentle smile is a passionate environmentalist, lifelong educator,...

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