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Residents move to The Summit for community, not to practice social distancing, but residents and staff have adapted to the CDC guidelines for Life Plan Communities to stay safe and healthy. As our world deals with COVID-19, residents of the Summit are embracing living separate together. While things are different, The Summit has looked for …

Jim and Carol Pollock have always loved gardening. Thanks to The Summit’s communal garden, they can enjoy a beloved hobby—while social distancing—even during COVID-19. “We’ve been gardening for a good, many years. We used to have a big garden,” Jim said. “It’s not really an escape; it’s more like a continuation. If I couldn’t garden …

Sometimes, laughter is the best medicine. Just ask Kyle Edgell, a certified humor professional through the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. “People who use humor and people who laugh are going to help themselves physiologically and emotionally. Laughing exercises inner organs to help with breathing,” Kyle said. Kyle recently spoke to residents and guests …

Residents move to The Summit for community, not to practice social distancing, but residents and staff are adapting to the CDC guidelines for Life Plan Communities to stay safe and healthy. As our world deals with COVID-19, residents of The Summit are embracing living separate together. To keep residents and staff safe, the Life Plan Community has taken …

Grandson Shares 35 Years Worth of Santa Creations with Grandmother Adam Johnson thought the Christmas celebration was noisy and rushed downstairs to color a Santa Claus for his grandmother, Ruth Johnson. “He brought up the first little Santa Claus that he drew when he was four and was going to be five the next day, and …

Residents and guests spent the day learning about health resources at The Summit’s annual Health Fair. The Summit offers a wellness program to provide residents the tools and programs to maintain optimal health. The goal is to help each resident remain safe, active and independent in their home while aging on their own terms. The …

After myLifeSite founder Brad Breeding’s presentation on retirement living options, Marketing Director Brenda Dixon answered related questions to The Summit, a Life Plan Community. What makes The Summit a unique option? Because The Summit is a Life Plan Community, we offer various levels of care on campus. Residents starting in Independent Living have peace of mind knowing they …