Submitted by Veronica Quinones, NorthStar Senior Advisors Choosing an Assisted Living Facility is not only a stressful and difficult time it is also a…

Medicare is one of the most talked about items in relation to elder care, and still it is one of the most confusing for…

One of the questions we are frequently asked is how assisted living is different from a nursing home. Nursing homes typically offer the most…

In every walk of life, communication is an incredibly valuable skill. Without communication, the expression of ideas, and emotions become incredibly difficult. Unfortunately, when…

Thanks to a partnership with the Orlando Museum of Art, Encore at Avalon Park welcomes the Art’s the Spark program. Providing the elderly who…

Summer is approaching fast and with it comes the dreaded heat. While some may embrace the accompanying warmth, it does not mean that there…

Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that affects those we love most. As we age, we become more susceptible to this neurodegenerative disease which only…

We all love our mothers and with Mother’s Day approaching it is important to explore the history of the holiday. Anna Jarvis founded Mother’s…

A chapter from the book “Transitions” By Encore’s Director of Environmental Services  Robert Milstid The Five-Minute Blessing   Time is moving along at a…