Autumn Care of Chesapeake

10/19/2025

The Halloween season is filled with ghosts, pumpkins, creepy crawlers, and so much more! With the Halloween season well underway, now is a great time to do Halloween activities. Check out our list of Halloween activities that you can do with your family!

The Halloween season is filled with ghosts, pumpkins, creepy crawlers, and so much more! With the Halloween season well underway, now is a great...

10/18/2025

Happy National Mashed Potato Day!

10/17/2025

Did you know that one out of two people who start an exercise regimen quit within six months? With the American College of Sports Medicine recommending two and a half hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week, it is important to find an exercise plan that is easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.

Here are 10 tips to help you stick to an exercise plan:

Did you know that one out of two people who start an exercise regimen quit within six months? With the American College of Sports Medicine recommending 2 and a half hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week, it is important to find an exercise plan that is easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.1...

10/15/2025

Today is National Handwashing Day! Washing your hands is important to protect yourself and others from bacteria and viruses on surfaces. While your immune system can combat germs and viruses that enter the body, handwashing is one of the best lines of defense to protect yourself from getting sick. Here are some facts about handwashing:

Washing your hands is important to protect yourself and others from bacteria and viruses on surfaces. While your immune system can combat germs and viruses that enter the body, handwashing is one of the best lines of defense to protect yourself from getting sick.
Here are some facts about handwashin...

10/13/2025

Each month, we will have a different Port of Call Theme. This month is Boston, MA! Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1630 by Puritan Colonists. Today, Boston is known as a hub for education, innovation, professional and business services, and government activities.

Check out more about Boston:

Each month, the participating affiliated communities will host a Port of Call program. This program is designed by the Life Enrichment departments at each community, and they will plan food, fun, and games for the residents. A different destination is chosen for each month. This month, the theme is ...

10/13/2025

In celebration of Breast Cancer Month, we held a bra decorating contest! We put them in a display in our front lobby, and they were judged by residents, staff, and visitors

10/12/2025

Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner!🍁Many seniors this year are looking forward to pumpkin carving and handing out candy.

But there are more ways to spend this cozy season as it approaches - here are some Halloween activity ideas for seniors to help them get into the festivities:

October is a time for yummy treats, haunted houses, and fun costumes! With Halloween approaching, seniors are getting ready to celebrate the spooky...

10/11/2025

Today is National Chess Day! Did you know that there are 20 possible first moves in chess? As a game of tactics, there are many ways to play chess, and many people find enjoyment in coming up with new strategies.

Have you ever played a memorable game of chess? Let us know in the comments below!

10/10/2025

Staying active is important for your health year-round, and one great way to do that is by incorporating core exercises. Core exercises are essential to the proper function of our bodies and offer great health benefits, which is why doing core exercises is so important.

Here are examples of core exercises along with their great health benefits:

Did you know that your core is more than just your abs? Your core muscles also include muscles around the spine, below the ribs, and beneath the...

10/09/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 8 women are at risk for developing breast cancer? October is a month dedicated to breast cancer education, who it affects, and how you can help those who have it. Here are some breast cancer facts:

Did you know that 1 in 8 women are at risk for developing breast cancer?1 October is a month dedicated to breast cancer education, who it affects, and how you can help those who have it.
To help spread awareness and education about breast cancer, we’ve compiled a list of six facts that you may

10/07/2025

Happy National Frappe Day! What is your favorite kind of frappe?

10/06/2025

The Port of Call theme for this month is Boston, MA! This month, the residents will participate in food, games, and fun surrounding this theme. Stay tuned for more Port of Call fun!