Posted on January 29, 2021 by Ajla Bedzetovic More than 90 percent of Atria communities across the U.S. have scheduled their first COVID-19 vaccine clinic, with almost half having successfully completed it. The safety of residents and staff remains Atria’s top priority, so receiving the vaccination was recently made a requirement for all employees. Atria
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Posted on January 15, 2021 by Ajla Bedzetovic The big news making international headlines is the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. As of January, about 11.9 million Americans have been vaccinated against the virus. While we can all be thankful for the speediness with which vaccinations have been developed and administered, the CDC, FBI and Department of Justice have sounded alarms about a
Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mari Evans More than 4 million masks, 202,000 COVID-19 tests, 715,000 resident engagement programs, and 400 vaccinations. 2020 may have been rife with challenges, but thanks to the work and resilience of Atria’s dedicated staff, residents and families, 2020 has also had its triumphs. As the year comes to a close, Atria is reflecting on the accomplishments achieved
Posted on December 21, 2020 by Mari Evans Hugging grandchildren. Bunco parties. Laughing with good friends. These are just a few of the heartfelt reasons Atria residents gave for “sleeving up” today as they were among the first in the country to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The first round of vaccines was administered today at
Posted on November 20, 2020 by Ajla Bedzetovic Classically trained in Switzerland, experienced in running multiple kitchens from Montreal to Manhattan and an executive chef for five U.S. presidents from 1966-1987, Chef Henry Haller was one of the most successful culinary figures of his generation. He passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of high
Posted on November 4, 2020 by Ajla Bedzetovic “At that moment when they announced my name, I wanted to cry. It means a lot.” Yesenia Molina came to the United States from El Salvador when she was 13 years old, and although much has changed over time, her desire to care for others has not.
Posted on November 6, 2020 by Ajla Bedzetovic Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the residents of Atria at Villages of Windsor in Lake Worth, Florida, dined together in restaurants buzzing with conversation, danced around the pool, threw elaborate holiday parties and volunteered to read to students at local schools. Since the stringent safety protocols put into place in March, the community has found new ways to keep things vibrant while staying safe and socially distanced. To wow and
Posted on October 22, 2020 by Ajla Bedzetovic Atria supports a culture where residents are empowered to stay active, set goals and find purpose – and where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally. Just ask Atria’s Senior Vice President of Functional Operations, Abby Figueroa. Abby has charted a meteoric course on her career path, in large part because her commitment to serving residents has uncovered talents she never knew she had. On the move Originally from New
Posted on October 9, 2020 by Mari Evans Putting in extra hours. Making trips to the store for essentials. Setting up Zoom calls to help families and friends stay in touch. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Atria employees have gone above and beyond to help residents feel safe, connected and engaged. In turn, residents and families
Posted on October 2, 2020 by Mari Evans COVID-19 has introduced unprecedented challenges to nearly every aspect of life. We’re proud of all the ways Team Atria has gone “Above and Beyond” to serve residents thoughtfully in 2020. While residents and families sent letters, notes and emails expressing their thanks for staff members, from June
Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mari Evans At Atria Senior Living, we take pride in hiring employees who show their dedication and work ethic even in the most difficult times. Here, we shine a light on Roxan Mitchell-Powell, a housekeeper at Atria Willow Wood in Fort Lauderdale, FL, who recently received the Employee of
Posted on April 28, 2019 by Shell Morley Atria Paradise resident Antoinette D. is known for her cooking skills – so much so she’s published a cookbook of her family’s favorite recipes titled, Mangia e Tuei! (Eat and Be Quiet!). “We had seven kids and they were always talking loudly at the table,” she said. “So
Posted on January 30, 2019 by Taylor Rhea Think about your favorite comfort foods – that homemade apple pie recipe your mother passed down, or the spaghetti and meatballs with the special sauce that has just the right amount of tang and spice. Atria residents want to enjoy their favorite foods while also receiving a
Posted on August 14, 2019 by Shannon Wilson Technology has revolutionized the way we experience the world. Thanks to the internet, we enjoy instant access to an unlimited amount of information, and the rise of social networking has helped us to be more connected than ever before. Smartphones, laptops and tablets have all helped make
Posted on May 5, 2019 by Taylor Rhea A mother-daughter duo recently embarked on a journey of storytelling together. The two teamed up to complete Atria Senior Living’s guided journal Field Notes from an Adventurous Life. In anticipation of Mother’s Day, we asked Atria Paradise resident Grace R. and her daughter Ginger to share their
Posted on April 30, 2019 by Taylor Rhea Connecting with nature; it’s why we travel to reach a mountaintop, or go camping in the woods – or simply relax on our back porch. Being in nature is something we crave as humans, not only because of its beauty, but also its affect on our mood