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What Virginia Seniors Need to Know About OLLI and Other Lifelong Learning Programs for Seniors

March 7, 2022

At different points in your life, you’ve learned for dozens of different reasons. At first it was for fundamentals, like eating, walking and talking. Later you learned to drive a car and, along the way, you gained the knowledge necessary to earn a high school diploma. Then you learned how to navigate adulthood, from college …

Chesapeake Offers New Wellness Amenities

March 3, 2022

LifeSpire of Virginia’s construction team completed a substantial renovation to the pool and locker room areas at The Chesapeake in May 2021. Included in the pool renovation was a complete resurfacing of the pool deck using a material designed to prevent falls. New stainless steel ladders and handrails were also installed. The locker rooms were …

Chesapeake Aqua Aerobics Students Splash into Health

March 3, 2022

Louise Marchello and Nancye Wilson have been coming to The Chesapeake’s pool for water aerobics for 16 years. “We’re the longest members of this class,” said Louise. “And the oldest,” Nancye added. Both women had taken aqua aerobics classes in the past and were excited the community both had a pool and a wellness program …

February 2: COVID-19 Update

February 2, 2022

The Chesapeake’s leadership team appreciates flexibility and understanding as COVID-19 cases are reported in the community. New Positive Results to Report Are as Follows: One environmental services team member who works in healthcare was identified on February 1. The COVID-19 positive team member is quarantined at home. Anyone who is identified as having close contact …

What Is Dakim BrainFitness for Seniors?

February 1, 2022

There’s a great deal of emphasis placed on staying physically fit as we age. Typically, the focus is on exercises for the body. But it’s equally important to exercise your brain. About 10% of people ages 65 and older lose cognitive function, leading to mild cognitive impairment, and nearly 15% of them develop Alzheimer’s disease …

January 26: COVID-19 Update

January 26, 2022

The Chesapeake’s leadership team appreciates your flexibility and understanding as COVID-19 cases are reported in the community. New Positive Results to Report Are as Follows: • Two assisted living residents were identified on January 25. • One healthcare team member was identified on January 25. • One healthcare resident who was identified on January 26 …

January 24: COVID-19 Update

January 24, 2022

The Chesapeake’s leadership team appreciates your flexibility and understanding as COVID-19 cases are reported in the community. New Positive Results to Report Are as Follows: • One assisted living resident was identified on January 23. The COVID-19 positive resident is quarantined in the assisted living area and anyone who is identified as having close contact …

January 20: Visitation Update

January 20, 2022

With the challenge brought on by several positive cases of COVID-19 in the memory support neighborhood, The Chesapeake’s leadership team has been developing a safe way to allow families to continue visiting. If you would like to schedule an in-person visit, contact Damian Polewczak at 757-223-1637 or [email protected]. The leadership team is asking that you contact …

January 20: COVID-19 Update

January 20, 2022

The Chesapeake’s leadership team appreciates your flexibility and understanding as COVID-19 cases are reported in the community. New Positive Results to Report Are as Follows: Two memory support residents were identified on January 20. The COVID-19 positive residents are quarantined in the memory support area and anyone who is identified as having close contact will …

January 18: COVID-19 Update

January 18, 2022

The Chesapeake’s leadership team appreciates your support as COVID-19 cases are reported in the community. New Positive Results to Report Are as Follows: • Three healthcare team members were identified on January 18. • One wellness team member was identified on January 18. • One transportation team member was identified on January 18. • One …