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Some say to age gracefully is to simply accept that you are getting older instead of fighting against it. Others say it’s about finding ways to make sure aging doesn’t stop you from living the life you want.
There is no doubt that grandparents have a unique relationship with their grandchildren. They often serve as a friend, mentor and your biggest fan throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Grandparents can fill roles that parents may not. Whether it is guidance or entertainment, grandparents are always there to bring joy and perspective into our lives. Take time this year to celebrate and appreciate the grandparents or seniors in your life by planning one of these meaningful activities for Grandparent’s Day on September 8th. Cook something together: Perhaps your grandma or grandpa makes a favorite dish or dessert you love, but you have not taken the time to learn it for yourself. Sometimes a recipe can only tell you so much. It's helpful to walk through the steps together and learn the secret tricks to make those chocolate chip cookies so delicious. Schedule a photo shoot together: It doesn’t have to be with an expensive photographer or camera but schedule time to capture photos of you with your grandma and/or grandpa. Pick a spot that has a nice background and ask another family member to play photographer for you. Better yet, print your photos and pair them with a nice frame to give to your loved ones or keep for yourself. Look through old photos: Pull out those old photo albums and look through them together with your grandparents. It’s fun to reminisce about old times and see your grandparents when they were much younger. If you have older pictures without labels or dates, make it a goal to write details on each photo. It’s helpful to document names and dates for future generations to come. Life story questions: It’s often easy to forget that your grandparents had a life before you were born. Sit down and ask them a few questions about what their life was like as a child or young adult. Who knows, you might just learn something. Here is a list of life story questions to get the conversation started. Create a family tree: Learning about your ancestors can be a very eye-opening experience. It can bring a greater sense of identity and pride in your family history. Grandparents are a wealth of knowledge available for building this family tree. You can also consult websites such as ancestory.com to find even more details of your family history. A family tree is a great memento to pass along to future generations or family members. We hope these ideas help you create memories with your grandparents this year. Enjoy spending time with them and celebrating the impact they make in your life.…
Updated 9/5/2019 10:30 am EST
Allegro St. Augustine
St. Augustine has been cleared to return to the community starting on Thursday 9/5. The residents and associates that were evacuated to Crane’s View Lodge will start to return home. The residents that went home with families during the hurricane are currently making their plans to return to the community.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the community directly.
Updated 9/2/2019 8:18pm EST
Allegro St. Augustine
Residents and associates have arrived safety at Crane's View Lodge. Thanks to all of our associates at Allegro St. Augustine and Crane's View Lodge for making it a smooth transition.
Updated 9/2/2019 at 11:22am EST
Allegro St. Augustine
St. Augustine has received evacuation orders for Monday 9/2. They will be relocating to a sister community in Clermont, Florida (Cranes View Lodge), departing at 4pm EST on Monday, 9/2. Crane's View Lodge is prepared to welcome residents and ensure their comfort and safety during the storm.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your community directly or call our emergency line at 314-512-8511 for updates.
Our hurricane preparedness plans are in place, and our communities are equipped for potential challenges from the storm. Our dedicated associates are trained and ready to provide ongoing care to residents during the storm. As the hurricane makes an impact over the next 48 hours, we will monitor potential threats carefully and continue to post real-time status updates here.
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As Hurricane Dorian approaches, the safety of our residents and associates are our focus and priority.
Our teams are busy putting precautions in place to make sure we are prepared. Our hurricane preparations checklist includes the following:
Please contact your local community for specific information and inquiries. We will continue to post updates as they come.
…Each year Allegro recognizes outstanding associates at our communities. Winners are nominated by peers and selected by a unanimous panel of judges. One of our company values is ‘We Commit to Excellence’ and these associates bring this value to life.
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