Deerfield Retirement Community and Drake University form unusual partnership to promote intergenerational harmony

Status Update on IRA Charitable Rollover

Joeilynn “Joey” Leonhardt, vice president of human resources for Lifespace Communities, has been recognized as a human resources “superhero” by the Society of Human Resource Management. Leonhardt was nominated by members of her team and was recognized at the Iowa SHRM state conference October 8. Sara Deich, co-director of the conference, says Leonhardt and other…

Senior living provider cited for clinical excellence, quality of care.

Delray Beach, Fla. – Harbour’s Edge senior living community is breaking ground on a $20 million renovation project to enhance the community and best position it to serve the dynamic population of seniors in the area. The project will focus on building a new Lifelong Learning Center, which includes a media center, library and performing arts…

URBANDALE, Iowa – Deerfield Retirement Community is set to break ground on a redevelopment project to best position the community for the growing and dynamic population of older adults. The $9 million project includes construction of a new performing arts center and large-scale renovations to one of its restaurants, the main entryway, living room and…

Large crowd enjoys a memorable evening at Alzheimer’s awareness event hosted by Lifespace Communities.

Village on the Green resident’s road to the White House and passion for public service.

George Greider walks the beach near his Boynton Beach, Florida, home for an hour every morning — he power-walks a half-hour out, until the sun rises, and then he turns around and heads back home. Greider’s walks aren’t just for exercise, though; while that’s a critical part of his day; they serve another purpose as…

The night before Candice Yagmin was scheduled to fly home to Kansas City from a week of Lifespace Communities meetings in south Florida, she made a startling discovery. “I was getting my things in order for my trip the next morning, and I realized my driver’s license was nowhere to be found,” Candice said. Candice,…

Pet therapy dog touches lives at the retirement community’s Health Center. Most people have heard of pet therapy dogs, but few are like Jake. The Great Dane stands nearly 4 feet tall at the ears and weighs about 145 pounds. He’s a dog with an even bigger heart. Jake is a best friend to his…

Friendship Village server Melanie Lemley gifts homemade birthday treats to all coworkers at senior living community. You might expect homemade birthday treats to be handed out in an elementary school classroom, but maybe not at your office. At Friendship Village of South Hills, Melanie Lemley is bringing birthday treats back to grown-ups in a big…