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On today’s Nicely News: The Boulevard Senior Living – St. Charles celebrates having 5 centenarians with a party and a special! The Castlewood’s Preschool Partners stop by to celebrate their graduation! Arrow CEO Stephanie Harris attends the Senior Living Innovation Forum in Napa, CA and gives us an exclusive interview about the experience! The communities […]

May is Asian American Pacific Islander month, or AAPI for short, a time to celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States and their contributions to the history of this country. By recognizing the culture, history, and achievements of Asian American and Pacific Islanders, we can broaden the understanding of their countries and […]

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse […]

May 6, 2022 | Welcome to Arrow Nicely News where we cover the latest and greatest positive stories from Arrow communities around the country! Join host Lenny Hernandez for this week’s top stories. On Today’s Episode Nurses Week: May 6 Castlewood Accessible Garden Recent events and holidays Major Announcements! National Nurses Week focuses on celebrating […]

Mental Health Awareness Month was originally celebrated in 1949. That was 73 years ago! The goals of the sponsoring organization, originally the National Committee for Mental Hygiene (now Mental Health America), were to improve attitudes toward mental health/illness, improve services for mental health clients, and promote mental health. Older adults are at an increased risk […]

The last week of April is a special time for the culinary departments within Arrow Senior Living. In honor of Earth Month, we will be celebrating and embracing the Farm to Table concept. While the terminology is often overused, the idea is a basic one that stems from the days when the food you ate […]

Spring cleaning activities for Arrow Senior Living, St. Charles, MO include cleaning the mulch beds, picking up any litter that got buried by snow, and washing the exterior windows. At home I will clean windows and screens, power wash my driveway and sidewalks, and pick up my yard and flower beds. The benefits of spring […]

Being involved in gardening can have an incredibly positive impact on the health and well-being of many people, but it can be especially effective for individuals who are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As we celebrate Earth month, there are many ways to explore gardening as a positive, person-centered therapy. Gardening is […]

When we think of celebrating National Walking Week, we don’t just see a way to stay active. We see an opportunity to interact with those in our communities and meet new friends along the way. Our residents have the opportunity to stay active in their local area with the help of our Resident Services Directors.

National Mom and Pop Small Business Owner Day celebrates small business owners every year on March 29th. Our economy couldn’t run without small, locally owned mom and pop businesses. Not only do they provide jobs, they also create economic growth, have positive influences on local communities, and make our communities diverse and vibrant.  Here at […]

In today’s episode of Arrow Nicely News: -Our Final HERstory for Women’s History Month 2022 is The Story of Julie March, as read by Donna Birdsong! -Michael Gutgsell pops in to update us on Arrow’s Book Club! -Kingsland Walk visits the Missouri History Museum and VITALIA – Strongsville visits the International Women’s Air & Space Museum! […]

“When you look at a person, any person, everyone has a story.” – Deepika Padukone I have had the privilege of working with individuals in memory care settings for many years, and I am continuously reminded of just how important personhood is in the experience of someone who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or other […]