Author Archives: Angie McAllister

Signature HealthCare of Rogersville recently hosted a gala event for Elders from six Signature HealthCare communities in the East Tennessee area. Elders traveled from all over East TN in their formal attire to dance the night away. This year’s event theme … Continue reading →

Connectedness, one of the The Eden Alternative’s Domains of Well Being is vital for all humanity. Connectedness is something that not only brings us closer to those around us but gives us the sense of belonging to a greater community. When … Continue reading →

I have been thinking a lot lately about gifts and talents in our lives. I think about how many of the ”talents” that I have took much time and effort to cultivate into something useful. We have all heard if you don’t “use it” you “lose … Continue reading →

“You had me at hello” is one of the most famous movie lines that I can remember. Isn’t it true that when we first meet someone there is potential for either a positive or negative relationship with that person? The … Continue reading →

I wrote an article for ChangingAging recently entitled, I Hate Bingo.  I have had a few days to really reflect on my article and some of the comments that were sent my way by various readers. Looking at what it … Continue reading →

Home sweet home. The words have a nice ring to it, don’t they? There are so many things that I associate with home. For instance, my favorite chair, my family, curling up with a good book, and of course my … Continue reading →

“I liked it, it was just the special feeling that you got”, said one of the Elders who call Signature HealthCare of Fentress County their home. This beautiful quote was used in relation to the new family style dining experience the … Continue reading →

January 16th was a day the Elders and Stakeholders of Riverview Healthcare Center in Prestonsburg, Ky will hold dear to their heart. After much planning and over a year of persistence in this matter, the home was able to celebrate a victory in their culture … Continue reading →

My friends who know me (and I mean really know me) know that I am extremely picky about my food. For example, my eggs must be over medium, I only drink decaf coffee, I hate for my food to touch … Continue reading →

It’s the time of year when traditionally I do quite a bit of thinking about the year that is about to come to an end, the year that lies ahead full of possibilities and endless dreams, and the many resolutions … Continue reading →