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New Perspective Silvis Resident and US Navy Veteran celebrates 95th birthday with parade

John, US Navy Veteran and resident of New Perspective Silvis, had a wonderful 95th birthday celebration Saturday, March 28th — social distancing style. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special! See below for news coverage of this spectacular celebration. “Navy Veteran celebrates 95th birthday with parade” by OurQuadCities.com   “Community hosts surprise parade in Silvis for 95-year-old’s

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To those who have been temporarily or permanently displaced from work, let us help.

Come grow your career with New Perspective. Many people have been left unemployed due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. We want to help by finding the right opportunity for you in one of our many communities across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Illinois. Learn more from Pam Engle, New Perspective’s SVP, People & Administration in this FOX 9 interview. Visit

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Speaking with your loved ones about care options

Talking to Aging Parents About Options from ASHA on Vimeo. “Most older people don’t want to live with their kids. They don’t want to be asked because they don’t want to have to say no.” Dick Edwards, Retired Mayo Clinic Eldercare Specialist and author of “Mom, Dad… Can We Talk?”. Talking with your loved ones about care options can be

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Finding your fit in senior living

Choices of where to live from ASHA on Vimeo. Noticing that your aging loved one may need more assistance than you realized? These testimonials from the American Seniors Housing Association show the amazing impact that assisted living has had on these seniors. From little things like taking out the trash to larger help like care for those with cognitive challenges,

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New Perspective Wisconsin Community Opens Rental Office

New Perspective Franklin Community - Outside Front

FRANKLIN, Wis.—With the Spring 2020 opening of New Perspective-Franklin in sight, the rental office is now open. The office features interactive displays, including a virtual tour. “The opening of our rental office is a great way for people to learn more about us and reserve their apartment,” said New Perspective president Chris Hyatt. New Perspective-Franklin is a multi-story building for

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How do I start planning my move?

As you begin to prepare for your move to a senior living community, there are several ways to make this a smoother transition for you and your family. One thing is certain – it’s never too early to start the downsizing process. If you’re moving from a home to an independent living apartment or assisted living space, it’s likely you

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Anything Can Be Found on USA.GOV

Happy Senior Couple Packing Carboard Boxes

So that may be a little bit of a stretch – I’m not sure my mom’s chocolate chip recipe is on there.  Nor is the video of my granddaughter’s kindergarten school play.  But nearly everything else is truly there. A public clearinghouse of information, this website searches federal, state and local government websites to bring you official information on a

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Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors

Independent Senior housing

Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Financial scams also often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to many older adults and can

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FBI Tips For Protecting Against 3 Popular Senior Scams

Senior Man Holding Piggy Bank Away From Reaching Hands

Senior scams are too common A terrible fact is that seniors get scammed out of $36 billion each year. Even worse, most of this money can never be recovered. Fraudsters are ruining lives by stealing hard-earned savings. Being aware of popular senior scams helps you protect your older adult from losing money to thieves. Since stolen money isn’t likely to be recovered,

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