{"id":7939,"date":"2025-02-05T23:09:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T04:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/?page_id=7939"},"modified":"2025-06-19T17:25:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T22:25:24","slug":"february-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/about\/newsletter\/february-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7939\" class=\"elementor elementor-7939\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d2d59f elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"0d2d59f\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"header-iceland\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:7.8,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;background_motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3990b1b\" data-id=\"3990b1b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-918f14d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"918f14d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Senior Living News, February 2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44cb79f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44cb79f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Canopy at Westridge<br>Newsletter <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bca763 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bca763\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"\">250 Enterprise Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6359d03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6359d03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"\">February 1st 2025<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e2d9d0\" data-id=\"6e2d9d0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div 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src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/around-the-world-with-atlas-iceland-february-2025.png\" alt=\"Iceland, Around the World with Atlas\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:60%;max-width:1440px;height:auto;display:block;margin:0px auto -130px;position:relative;top:-100px;\"\/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c22b724 clear elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c22b724\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f944ab\" data-id=\"1f944ab\" 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&#8211; 14th<br \/>Presidents&#8217; Day &#8211; 17th<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beec7a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"beec7a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/presidents-day-canopy-westridge.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"President&#039;s Day\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"The Canopy at Westridge\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6ODAzNCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2F0bGFzc2VuaW9ybGl2aW5nLmNvbVwvdGhlLWNhbm9weS1hdC13ZXN0cmlkZ2VcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcL3NpdGVzXC80NlwvMjAyNVwvMDJcL3ByZXNpZGVudHMtZGF5LWNhbm9weS13ZXN0cmlkZ2UuanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Events Spotlight<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d69c132 arrow-up2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d69c132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Grand Opening!!! - 13th<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0394ff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0394ff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/grand-opening-canopy-westridge.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Grand Opening!!! - 13th\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"The Canopy at Westridge\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6ODAzMywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2F0bGFzc2VuaW9ybGl2aW5nLmNvbVwvdGhlLWNhbm9weS1hdC13ZXN0cmlkZ2VcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcL3NpdGVzXC80NlwvMjAyNVwvMDJcL2dyYW5kLW9wZW5pbmctY2Fub3B5LXdlc3RyaWRnZS5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/grand-opening-canopy-westridge.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8033\" alt=\"Grand Opening!!! - 13th\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/grand-opening-canopy-westridge.jpg 662w, https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/grand-opening-canopy-westridge-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f1df53 cool-divider elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0f1df53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1163776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1163776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Associate of the Month<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff7308f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff7308f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cortia Scruggs\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7c72c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e7c72c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Cortia-Scruggs.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7919\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Cortia-Scruggs.png 480w, https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Cortia-Scruggs-199x300.png 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2859f21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2859f21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cortia was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She enjoys cooking delicious food for her family and friends. She is married to her amazing husband, has two wonderful children and one beautiful grandchild. Cortia is passionate about her work as a med tech and kind to everyone she meets. We are so blessed to have her here with us and we look forward to working with her for many years to come!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6c4a06 cool-divider elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f6c4a06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08c5ea3 arrow-up elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08c5ea3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Icelandic Vibes<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ad0935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ad0935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alexa, play \u201cJoga\u201d from\nBj\u00f6rk\u2019s album \u201cHomogenic\u201d<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24d7134 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"24d7134\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homogenic-cover-bjork-1997.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DW10%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homogenic-cover-bjork-1997.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Homogenic, Bj\u00f6rk 1997\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b6cdbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b6cdbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Homogenic<\/strong> is the third studio album by Icelandic recording artist <strong>Bj\u00f6rk<\/strong>. It was released on <strong>1997<\/strong> by her own label <strong>One Little Indian Records<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Bj\u00f6rk<\/strong> has consistently pushed musical boundaries, blending genres like electronic, classical, and avant-garde. Her music, art, influence and carisma have resonated far beyond Iceland, making her an international symbol of creativity and individuality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03006bb cool-divider elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"03006bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faa9e4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"faa9e4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/happy-valentines-day.svg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DW10%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/happy-valentines-day.svg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Happy Valentine&#039;s Day\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64fa046 cool-divider elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"64fa046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85ec1a0\" data-id=\"85ec1a0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dbdd44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5dbdd44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spiritual Wellness and Aging<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a296fd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a296fd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/spiritual-wellness-and-aging-canopy-westridge.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Spiritual Wellness and Aging\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"The Canopy at Westridge\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6ODAzOSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2F0bGFzc2VuaW9ybGl2aW5nLmNvbVwvdGhlLWNhbm9weS1hdC13ZXN0cmlkZ2VcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcL3NpdGVzXC80NlwvMjAyNVwvMDJcL3NwaXJpdHVhbC13ZWxsbmVzcy1hbmQtYWdpbmctY2Fub3B5LXdlc3RyaWRnZS5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/spiritual-wellness-and-aging-canopy-westridge-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8039\" alt=\"Spiritual Wellness and Aging\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/spiritual-wellness-and-aging-canopy-westridge-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/spiritual-wellness-and-aging-canopy-westridge-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/spiritual-wellness-and-aging-canopy-westridge-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/spiritual-wellness-and-aging-canopy-westridge.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d857ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d857ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For many people, spirituality does become more important. But it&#8217;s a highly individualized experience. No two people are the same. We all have distinct needs, perceptions, personalities, and life histories. Some seniors see aging itself as a spiritual journey, whereas others turn to spiritual development as a way to find more richness, meaning, inner strength, or comfort in their lives as they reflect on the past and think about what&#8217;s still to come.<br \/>Many factors can affect a senior&#8217;s desire to explore more of his or her spirituality. For example, a senior or elderly American may be drawn closer to spirituality or religious faith because of factors like:<\/p><p><strong>Retirement:<\/strong> This stage of life often comes with big changes to our daily activities, the roles we play, and the way we see ourselves. Although it is often an exciting and fulfilling time, it can also feel unfamiliar. That&#8217;s particularly true for people who retire from full-time careers or who no longer spend the bulk of their time raising or supporting a family.<\/p><p><strong>Grieving:<\/strong> As we get older, more of our friends and family members are likely to pass away. As a result, we may go through the grieving process more frequently than when we were younger. Faith or spirituality can provide us with extra stability as we cope with the loss of our loved ones and reflect on what they&#8217;ve meant to us.<\/p><p><strong>Decreased independence:<\/strong> Another reason why aging and spirituality are so closely linked is that many of us experience some physical decline during our later years. We may need assistance with certain aspects of everyday living, which can make us feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. We may even wonder who we&#8217;ve become if the way we perceive ourselves doesn&#8217;t match reality. Spirituality can help us bridge that gap.<\/p><p><strong>Increased time to reflect:<\/strong> One of the gifts of getting older is that we often have more time each day to ponder the mysteries of life and reflect on everything we&#8217;ve done so far. We get to review our achievements as well as our setbacks while beginning to recognize a meaningful narrative that ties it all together. We may even start to see deeper connections between our life and the lives of people from past or future generations. In fact, one major aspect of the spirituality of aging is that, upon extra reflection, our perspective may shift in surprisingly profound and positive ways.<\/p><p><strong>A growing awareness of one&#8217;s own mortality:<\/strong> Many of us fear passing away. We don&#8217;t know what the experience will be like or whether our spirit (or soul) will continue to live on. Will our consciousness remain intact? What will happen to the loved ones we leave behind? Have we created a meaningful legacy that will live on? What will we be remembered for? Spirituality or religious faith can help us make peace with our mortality.<\/p><p>As part of their experiences with aging and spirituality, seniors may adopt new habits or ways of living. For example, many spiritually inclined seniors:<\/p><ul><li>Place more focus on their inner lives than on external expectations<\/li><li>Speak from their hearts more frequently<\/li><li>Put more effort into making meaningful connections with other people<\/li><li>Develop more patience and attentiveness<\/li><li>Seek more opportunities for silence and solitude<\/li><li>Change their perception of time by living more in the moment<\/li><li>Allow more time for reflection, sharing, and loving<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eeaa4a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4eeaa4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e577977 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e577977\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_mouse&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-be5ee1e\" data-id=\"be5ee1e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f558a15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f558a15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color:#fff\">ICELAND<\/span><br>\nAround the World with Atlas<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06be729 cool-divider-16 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"06be729\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ab884d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ab884d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Iceland\u2019s dramatic landscape is shaped by its active volcanism and vast glaciers. It is home to over 130 volcanoes, including Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull, and Europe\u2019s largest glacier, Vatnaj\u00f6kull.<\/p><p>During summer, Iceland experiences the Midnight Sun, with almost 24 hours of daylight. In contrast, winter brings long nights, creating the perfect setting for Northern Lights displays.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9128a8 cool-divider-16 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d9128a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-208b8b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"208b8b6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_mouse&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-312ab6b\" data-id=\"312ab6b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af7bdc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"af7bdc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/around-the-world-with-atlas-february-2025-iceland-01.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DW10%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/around-the-world-with-atlas-february-2025-iceland-01.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Around The World with Atlas, Iceland\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4788ae6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4788ae6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/around-the-world-with-atlas-february-2025-iceland-09.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DW10%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/around-the-world-with-atlas-february-2025-iceland-09.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Around The World with Atlas, Iceland\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-35a3a65\" data-id=\"35a3a65\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb741c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9bb741c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/around-the-world-with-atlas-february-2025-iceland-12.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DW10%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/around-the-world-with-atlas-february-2025-iceland-12.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Around The World with Atlas, Iceland\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-515fd5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"515fd5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/around-the-world-with-atlas-february-2025-iceland-10.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DW10%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/around-the-world-with-atlas-february-2025-iceland-10.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b5f464 cool-divider elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1b5f464\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e10de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25e10de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Exercises for Seniors<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7018b5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7018b5c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2123170\" data-id=\"2123170\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7377493 elementor-widget 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c990d5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Balance:<br \/><\/strong>Balance activities are crucial for adults 65 and older as balance naturally declines with age. Balance training includes walking heel-to-toe, practicing standing from sitting, and using a wobble board. The CDC recommends regular balance exercises three times a week to maintain balance over time and reduce the risk of falls. These kinds of activities improve the ability to resist forces within or outside of the body that cause falls. Fall prevention programs that include balance training and other exercises to improve activities of daily living significantly reduce the risk of injury, such as bone fractures, if a fall does occur.<\/p><p><strong>Strength Training:<br \/><\/strong>Luckily, different types of activities often work together. For example, strengthening the back, abdomen, and leg muscles also improves balance. So when you strengthen certain muscles, your balance also improves. Since most older adults aren\u2019t itching to get into the weight room, muscle strength training for seniors can include bodyweight exercises and functional fitness routines, such as wall push-ups, calf raises, shoulder blade squeezes, and smaller repeated movements that can be accomplished without additional equipment.<\/p><p><strong>Low Impact:<br \/><\/strong>At this age, you want to retire the marathon shoes you pounded into the pavement (and wore out your knees in) and get a swimsuit you love. Low-impact activities are best for aging bodies, providing easy access to all the juicy benefits of working out without the risk of injury or joint pain. It\u2019s time to explore low-impact activities such as swimming, cycling, or yoga\u2014which also applies as a strength exercise since you\u2019re supporting your own body weight and building both the body and bones.<\/p><p><strong>Cardio:<br \/><\/strong>Swimming, short walks, pickleball, and cycling are all enjoyable, social, and\u2014BONUS\u2014low-impact ways to improve your cardiovascular health. With a fifteen-minute walk a few mornings a week, a game of pickleball on Wednesday afternoons, and a couple of water aerobics classes, you\u2019ll hit that cardio goal in no time.<\/p><p><strong>Mobility:<br \/><\/strong>Perhaps the most important forms of exercise for seniors are those that help maintain mobility, something you definitely weren&#8217;t thinking about in your 20s. But maintaining mobility is key to enjoying an active and independent lifestyle as you age. Mobility exercises can help you retain your agility and flexibility, making everyday tasks more manageable and enjoyable.<\/p><p><strong>Here are some extremely effective mobility exercises for seniors:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Neck Stretches:<\/strong> Gently tilt your head to the left, right, forward, and backward. Hold each stretch for 15-30 seconds to relieve tension in your neck and upper back.<br \/><strong>Shoulder Rolls:<\/strong> Roll your shoulders backward and forward in a slow, controlled motion. This exercise helps improve shoulder mobility and reduces stiffness.<br \/><strong>Ankle Circles:<\/strong> Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Lift one foot slightly and rotate your ankle in a circular motion, clockwise and counterclockwise. Repeat with the other foot. This exercise promotes ankle flexibility and strength.<br \/><strong>Hip Rotations:<\/strong> While seated or standing, hold onto a stable surface for support if needed. Rotate your hips in a circular motion, first clockwise and then counterclockwise. This exercise enhances hip mobility and eases lower back discomfort.<br \/><strong>Knee Extensions:<\/strong> Sit upright in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Extend one leg fully, hold for a few seconds, and lower it back down. Repeat with the other leg. Knee extensions strengthen your quadriceps and improve knee joint flexibility.<br \/><strong>Wrist Flexor and Extensor Stretch:<\/strong> Extend one arm in front of you with the palm facing up and gently pull the fingers back with your opposite hand. Then, flip your hand so the palm faces down and gently press the fingers toward your body. Switch arms and repeat. These stretches promote wrist mobility and alleviate wrist discomfort.<br \/><strong>Seated Leg Lifts:<\/strong> Sit in a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor. Slowly lift one leg as high as comfortable while keeping it straight. Hold for a moment, then lower it back down. Repeat with the other leg. This exercise enhances hip and thigh mobility.<\/p><p>Incorporate these mobility exercises into your routine, aiming for a few minutes of gentle stretching and movement daily. Remember, the key to maintaining mobility is consistency. By prioritizing these exercises, you&#8217;ll enjoy the freedom to move comfortably and gracefully as you continue your fitness journey. 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Watercolors, acrylic paints, colored pencils, and charcoal are all accessible mediums. Seniors can experiment with different techniques, from abstract art to realistic portraits, or simply explore their imagination through free-flowing strokes. Art classes can also be tailored to specific levels of ability, ensuring that everyone, regardless of experience, can participate.<\/p><p><strong>Crafting:<br \/><\/strong>Crafting activities such as scrapbooking, knitting, or beading can provide tactile, hands-on engagement that keeps the mind and body active. These activities are often easier to participate in and can be adapted to various skill levels. For example, seniors can make greeting cards, create jewelry, or construct decorative items to personalize their living space.<\/p><p><strong>Clay and Pottery:<\/strong><br \/>Working with clay is a great way to engage the senses and promote fine motor skills. Pottery, whether it\u2019s sculpting small figurines or creating functional pieces like mugs or bowls, can offer a satisfying hands-on experience. Clay is malleable and forgiving, allowing seniors to create at their own pace.<\/p><p><strong>Music and Movement:<\/strong><br \/>Art isn\u2019t limited to visual creations. Music and dance are also powerful forms of creative expression. Singing, playing instruments, or even participating in light dance classes can bring joy and connect seniors to their memories and emotions. Music has been shown to boost mood, reduce stress, and even improve physical health by encouraging movement.<\/p><p><strong>Therapeutic Art Programs:<\/strong><br \/>Many assisted living homes offer specialized art therapy programs led by trained art therapists. These programs are designed to support the emotional and psychological well-being of seniors, using art as a form of therapy to express feelings, reduce anxiety, and promote healing.<\/p><p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><br \/>Creative expression through art can play a transformative role in the lives of seniors. It not only offers a means of self-expression and emotional release but also enhances cognitive, physical, and social well-being. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40e5e33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40e5e33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Icelandic Pancakes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f65e337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f65e337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/icelandic-pancakes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8074\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/icelandic-pancakes.jpg 720w, https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/02\/icelandic-pancakes-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35682e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35682e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Ingredients:<br \/><\/strong>3 cups Flour<br \/>3 eggs<br \/>3 cups of milk<br \/>1\/2 teaspoon baking soda<br \/>1 tbsp cinnamon<br \/>1\/4 tsp nutmeg<br \/>1\/4 cup brown sugar<br \/>1 tbsp butter<br \/>Optional:<br \/>Strawberry jam<br \/>Whipped cream<\/p><p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><br \/>In a mixing bowl, add eggs and milk. Beat together. Add flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Continue beating all ingredients until smooth. Leave to settle for 30 minutes at room temperature.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Melt butter and add it to the mixture. Heat a small, flat frying pan or griddle and grease the surface lightly.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Pour enough batter to coat the pan thinly. When one side is done, turn the pancake over with a palette knife and fry the other side.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3db640 cool-divider elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a3db640\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-112180e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"112180e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Resident of the Month<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60a1179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60a1179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">JoAnne Seymore\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff517e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7ff517e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" loading=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/JoAnne-Seymore.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7921\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/JoAnne-Seymore.png 480w, https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/the-canopy-at-westridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/JoAnne-Seymore-199x300.png 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de5c90e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de5c90e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>JoAnne was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and lived in many places as an adventurous Army Brat. She enjoys socializing, trying new things (especially our wonderful activities) and spending quality time with her family. She has six siblings, and her sister Lana is her favorite. JoAnne&#8217;s vibrant personality, kindness, and consideration for everyone she meets, brings so much joy to our amazing community! 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