Blog: The Residence At Colvin Run

Pets often provide a significant boost to their owners’ health. Senior dogs, cats, and birds are especially beneficial to those with declining health or who must endure treatments that may cause pain or discomfort. Without the emotional support of a furry friend by your side, many elderly people would likely…

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an illness caused by a lack of sunlight during the winter months. It can lead to low energy, depression, and hopelessness. The good news is that there are many things you can do to help your senior cope with SAD. In this blog post, we…

Senior assisted living homes are more of a social community than a dwelling. Yet, thousands of seniors all over the country live in senior apartments and retirement homes. There are many important factors to consider when finding an apartment with these facilities – not all communities offer the same quality…

The holidays are an opportunity for us to demonstrate our support and appreciation for the seniors in our lives. This post will provide tips on different ways you can provide support to your senior loved ones this holiday season.   1.  Create a Holiday Photo-Book Paying tribute to your loved…

Journaling is the act of writing down one’s thoughts or experiences with the hope of understanding them better. It can help you clear your head of images and ideas you have been holding onto that are keeping you from moving forward in life. Some memory care residents may find journaling…

Vitamin D is important for maintaining good overall health and a healthy body. It is one of the few vitamins that can be obtained from food, as well as from exposure to sunlight. This article will discuss 20 ways vitamin D can improve senior health. 1.) Good for Bones Vitamin…

Many parents are doing their best by filling their time with work and activities to stay as occupied as possible. Still, it’s undeniable that our modern lifestyles leave little time for necessary rest. As a result, many people turn to professional respite services when they cannot provide care for themselves…

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at The Residence at Colvin Run senior living community on September 29, 2022. Participants in the ceremony, from left to right: Andrew Clark (Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Chairman), John Foust (Board of Supervisors – Dranesville District Supervisor), Herman Diebler (Co-founder and Principal, Verity Commercial),…