Illumination of Love—the courtyard lighting event that raises funds each year for St. John’s residents—was featured in the January 12 issue of the Rochester Business Journal. The RBJ said this annual…

St. John’s President and CEO Charlie Runyon was recently featured in 55 Plus Magazine’s January-February issue speaking about a topic for which he is very passionate. One of the magazine’s…

One might think that moving into a higher level of care results in saying goodbye to neighbors and friends. This story of former neighbors keeping in touch across the continuum…

Chag urim sameach!  Rabbi David Orange, Reverend Sarah Culp, and Reverend Patrick Crumity led festive Hanukkah celebrations at each of St. John’s communities to mark the end of the eight-day…

Nationally recognized speaker and author Loretta Veney was invited to share information about her innovative style of caregiving with St. John’s guests as part of  its celebration of National Caregivers…

Although our newsletter is titled “Families and Friends,” there is another category of people who play a cherished role in the lives of the elders: volunteers. While staff play a…

In a recent column in Provider Magazine, St. John’s Vice President of Work Life Dean Moore analyzes the working environment of the senior living industry. “I’ve heard HR people state…

Charlie Runyon believes that insufficient funding is negatively affecting access to nursing home care, and that this shortfall has been going on for far too long. For months now, the…

Having access to exercise classes and other wellness equipment, regimens, and resources is vital to healthy aging. Communities throughout St. John’s offer challenging yet enjoyable fitness programs that promote movement…

Featuring the beautiful art of Steena Rickner, St. John’s Home hosted a fabric arts exhibit with live harp music and fall treats. Intricate quilts filled the Community Center as residents…