The Inn on Westport

05/22/2026

Mindfulness is one of the most accessible wellness practices available to older adults, and the research behind it keeps growing. Here are some ways seniors can begin building a mindfulness practice, from simple breathing exercises to chair-based yoga and guided meditation apps designed for all experience levels. If you are just getting started or looking to deepen a practice you already enjoy, these techniques meet you exactly where you are:

Mindfulness offers real mental and physical health benefits for older adults. Explore ways to practice this skill and start feeling the difference.

05/14/2026

Ron and Connie spent 58 years building a life together before memory loss changed their relationship. Our blog shares their family's journey to finding memory care at Autumn Glen Senior Living, a community managed by The Goodman Group. Through their daughter Tammy's perspective, we see how choosing the right community allowed Connie to be Ron's wife again rather than his sole caregiver, and how Ron found a place that truly feels like home.

Ron and Connie had been married 58 years when memory loss changed everything. Their family's decision to choose memory care helped everyone find home.

05/14/2026

Residents from The Inn on Westport had perfect weather for a trip to Country Side Gardens in Rock Valley, Iowa.

The plants were beautiful, and many residents brought some home with them. It was also a special last trip with our longtime driver, Darlene, on her last day at The Inn on Westport.

05/13/2026

The Inn on Westport welcomed Barb F. and her fun collection of hats!

Everyone enjoyed the discussion about the many different types of hats and loved getting to try them on. There were also plenty of fun props to use for photos.

05/12/2026

The ladies at The Inn on Westport had so much fun getting glammed up for Mother’s Day photos!

Everyone received several printed pictures to keep or give to family members. The smiles and laughter were sure signs that everyone had a great time and made wonderful memories.

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the love, care and guidance of mothers and mother figures everywhere. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy! 🌷

05/07/2026

Animals have a remarkable way of reaching people in a way that nothing else quite can. We explain how pet therapy programs at communities managed by The Goodman Group bring real physical, emotional and social benefits to residents across all care levels.

Pet therapy programs at communities managed by The Goodman Group bring joy, and real health benefits, to residents every day.

05/06/2026

Nurses bring heartfelt compassion and unwavering care to those they serve. This week and always, we celebrate them and the incredible impact they make. Wishing all nurses a wonderful National Nurses Week — we are endlessly grateful for you!

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

This Parkinson’s Awareness Month and beyond, we honor the resilience and dedication of those involved in the fight against Parkinson’s. Your progress, perseverance and determination continue to inspire us all.

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04/30/2026

Reading is one of the most powerful things seniors can do for their brain health, and technology is making it more accessible than ever. Our blog explains how e-readers and audiobooks are opening new worlds for residents at senior living communities, from customizable text and hands-free listening to book clubs that bring people together.

E-readers and audiobooks are changing the way seniors experience books by supporting brain health, connection and lifelong learning at any age.