Spreading Joy in Tumultuous Times
For months places like Gianna Homes have been quarantined in the interest of keeping residents safe and healthy. These extraordinary times and circumstances both take their toll and at the same time bring out the best and most creative aspects [...]
Lewy Body Dementia
Everyone has a host of proteins in their body. Some of them are good and necessary, such as the proteins that cause your skin to be soft and supple. Others can be harmful, as in the case of deposits of [...]
The Story of COVID-19 at Gianna Homes
Dear friends, What a blessing to have summer fully upon us these June days after the long weeks of quarantine that we all have been under due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The warm sunshine, gardens coming to life and wind [...]
Our Changing Reality
Living through a worldwide pandemic is not something most people would think possible in their lifetime, especially in this age of technological and medical miracles. Yet, for months now, the world has been under siege with what has been termed [...]
Caregivers, Are You Off-Balance?
Caring for another person is a huge job any way you look at it. Whether it is a loved one, a job or a generous gesture to help another person, caregiving requires a special skill set. Patience, kindness, generosity and [...]
Valentine’s Day – It’s All About the Love
February is the month where love reigns supreme and caretaking is one of the most loving things you can do for another person. Valentine’s Day is a most special day for giving and receiving tokens of love, but, for some, [...]
The Kindness Factor
Isn’t it strange and wonderful how the Christmas season somehow brings a sense of goodwill to so many people? It’s over and done with now, and the abundance of those kind acts may soon fade away as people settle back [...]
National Caregivers Month
Caregivers are often overlooked in terms of the value they provide. In addition to everyday physical duties, like lifting, bathing and cleaning, the care and compassion that goes into each client can be emotional. According to the AARP, the nonprofit [...]
Give to the MAX 2019
https://youtu.be/zFK-8pW0MN0 Hello. Today is Give to the Max Day. I'm sure you've seen your inbox is inundated, and you've seen it on billboards around town, about Give to the Max today, which is a big deal for a lot of [...]
Appreciated Care
We appreciate the care Elizabeth receives at Gianna.
Gianna Homes is Family
Gianna Homes became family to us as we lived each day supporting my dear aunt Sam as she lived with dementia. Sam enjoyed the relationships of staff, other residents and their families and activities especially music and yoga. Thank you [...]
In Memory Of Sylvester
I still love to go on the Gianna website and see what's going on there. When I am missing my Dad,Sylvester, it comforts me to look at the butterfly release video and see him with my sister, being so well- [...]