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2020 BEST OF JEWISH NEWS SENIORLiving & Lifestyle Take comfort in knowing this brand Schedule Your new, never lived-in community, is 100% clean and safe. We are also Visit Today & taking many safeguards to further Ask About Our ensure the health of our residents and associates. We distinguish Move-In Incentives! ourselves from others by embracing a Personal Touch Culture that strives to make a heart-to-heart MODEL UNITS connection with those we serve. COMING SOON! Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Services that make life easier Help with daily living A secure environment for peace of mind Legacy Village of Salt River is Arizona’s premier independent At Legacy Village of Salt River, assisted living services are Our Alzheimer’s care community, called The Cottage, living community. Independent living services are designed designed for seniors who can no longer manage on their is staffed by professionally trained caregivers that for seniors who want to trade the responsibility of maintaining own but do not require intensive, 24-hour medical care. provide specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s a home for a lifestyle of social, educational, cultural and We provide a combination of residential living, health and disease and memory loss. Our expert, assisted living leisure activities. Our residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, recreational services, and help with daily living activities caregivers provide residents with memory support, beautifully decorated living areas and a variety of apartment such as bathing, dressing, eating and medications in a assistance and supervision for many daily activities fl oor plans including studio, one bedroom & two bedroom warm, home-like environment. – all in a secure environment. options – all in a beautiful setting. Go online to view a full list our services and amenities that are Enjoy private apartments furnished with personal belong- At Legacy Village of Salt River, we offer the best of both included with Assisted Living at Legacy Village of Salt River. ings and mementos that make it feel like home. Activities are worlds: private living along with services that make life easier. also specially designed to meet the needs of our residents. We can’t wait to welcome you to Legacy Village of Salt River...it just feels like home. Quality. Warmth. Value. We are committed to quality and We strive to make a heart-to-heart We provide peace-of-mind for constantly look for ways to better connection with those we serve. residents and families. serve our residents. Located in Beautiful Scottsdale at 8170 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale • AZ 85258 LEGACY VILLAGESALTRIVER.COM | 480.527.2000 2 BEST OF JEWISH NEWS 2020 From our partners –––– M Culinary Concepts, We ARE The F B Experience Need help planning your wedding? WEDDING PLANNING DURING A PANDEMIC ountless weddings have been impacted by the DISTANCE C Coronavirus pandemic - and we know this is a 03Make guest safety your top challenging time for couples priority – ask your venue, event who’ve had to postpone or planner or caterer for a floor plan cancel their celebration. As that encourages physical states begin to reopen, many distancing. Group families and are looking for alternative households together for your ways to say “I do,” while ceremony and reception. If this keeping family, friends, and isn’t possible, group ceremony Take comfort in knowing this brand Schedule Your chairs in pairs, 6’ apart and limit new, never lived-in community, is vendors safe. “Your day may 100% clean and safe. 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Work for seniors who want to trade the responsibility of maintaining own but do not require intensive, 24-hour medical care. provide specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s date, or just jumping into the planning process, you probably have questions. Emily is with an experienced A/V team to a home for a lifestyle of social, educational, cultural and We provide a combination of residential living, health and disease and memory loss. Our expert, assisted living leisure activities. Our residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, recreational services, and help with daily living activities caregivers provide residents with memory support, here to share a few useful tips to consider as you plan your big day amid the uncertain- connect your guests to the beautifully decorated living areas and a variety of apartment such as bathing, dressing, eating and medications in a assistance and supervision for many daily activities ty of a global pandemic. festivities via video. 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