by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s almost impossible to think about the 4th of July without also thinking about fireworks. Our celebration of this holiday is so steeped in the tradition of these awe-inspiring pyrotechnics, but why? Where did this tradition come from? As it turns out, the...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The companionship a pet offers can be an invaluable gift for people of any age, but especially for seniors. Spending time with a pet is an incredibly rewarding experience, one that can bring comfort, combat isolation and loneliness, and even help to reduce...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
The 2021 summer solstice occurs on Sunday, June 20th, marking the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the longest day of the year, as the sun richest its highest and northernmost point in the sky. At 11:32pm EDT, the Earth will arrive...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Apr 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here at Riverwood Senior Living in Rome, Georgia, our assisted living community offers care services outside of the usual long-term housing many choose in later life. There are often situations in which seniors may find themselves in need of short-term stays or...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Mar 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
The origin of the Easter Bunny dates back hundreds of years, beginning in pre-Christian Germany. The hare was said to be the symbol of spring and fertility. As Christianity spread across Europe, pagan traditions blended with Christian holidays, which saw the Easter...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up this month, and here are a few fun facts about the holiday and Irish culture to help get you in that lucky holiday spirit. This holiday commemorates St. Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It also celebrates Irish...