Posts by North Woods
5 Amazing Mobile Apps for Older Adults
You don’t have to be a technology expert or 20-something gamer to enjoy the benefits of a fun, helpful, or beneficial mobile app. If you have a smartphone or tablet,…
Read MoreBuddy Walks at Three Pillars: More Than Just a Walk in the Park
On a crisp, sunshine-filled early autumn day, the sounds of gentle chatter and gleeful laughs float through the treetops at Three Pillars Senior Living Communities’ 295-acre park-like campus. Nestled in…
Read MorePius Class of 1959 Reunites at Three Pillars
Coletta & John Kopp, Kay Zimmer, Pat Kowalczyk, Suzanne Diesness, and Tom McElwee all have a couple things in common. For starters, they all live at Three Pillars Senior Living…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Deciding to move from your home to a new residence can be overwhelming. When the move is necessary due to a need for care and assistance, it can make the…
Read MoreFinding Fulfilling Work During Retirement
When you retire, you may have a list of projects to get done, aspirations for leisure and relaxation, and perhaps some travel or hobbies to spend your newfound time on.…
Read MoreNew Life and Wildlife at Three Pillars
Love baby animals and Wisconsin wildlife of all kinds? Our residents and employees do, too! Our 295-acre campus is nestled in a park-like, wooded setting in Dousman, Wisconsin, with the Bark…
Read More5 Crucial Mistakes to Avoid During Your Search for a Senior Community
If you are beginning your search for a senior living or independent living community, hats off to you for starting your research! The choice to choose a senior living facility can…
Read More5 Things You Need to Know About Memory Care
If you love or care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you understand the need for a special kind of supportive care. Memory loss can alter personality and/or abilities to…
Read MoreWhen is the Right Time to Move to Assisted Living?
Moving to an assisted living community can be difficult and emotional not only for those moving, but also for those around them. It can also be a fulfilling change that…
Read MoreSocial Support & Wellbeing for Older Adults
Research has shown that the need for social support is crucial for older adults. For retired people especially, “social capital” — or enriching social networks — can often be in…
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