A Community of Champions
Contribute: An Initiative That Shapes Our Community | At Miravida Living, we believe that every act of service—no matter how small—has the power to brighten someone’s day and strengthen the fabric of our community. Contribute, one of our Thrive wellness pillars, is about more than simply giving—it’s about sharing what we have, mentoring others, and building purposeful […]
Crafting Connection: When Generations Build Together
A woodworking project at Bethel Home becomes a blueprint for belonging. At first glance, it may have seemed like just another after-school activity—a small group of Oshkosh North students walking over to Bethel Home, ready to spend a few hours sanding and assembling wood. But from the very first meeting, it was clear this was […]
Discovering Together: Intergenerational Learning at Miravida Living
The UW Oshkosh Computer Science Club, led by their professor, recently partnered with Carmel Residence at Miravida Living to host an afternoon of technical tutoring for residents. This intergenerational event was part of Miravida Living’s commitment to fostering community engagement and lifelong learning through its Thrive Program. The Thrive Program is a holistic wellness initiative […]
Exploring the Green House Homes Skilled Nursing at Eden Meadows
When the transition to a nursing home appears as the next chapter, discovering the most ideal environment is important. Green House Homes are beacons of innovation in the realm of elder care, redefining the essence of community and individuality. Distinguished by its intimate approach of 10 beds, The Green House Homes at Eden Meadows foster close, family-style relationships among residents and our caring […]
Painting Strokes of Honor and Respect
The days are growing shorter and the nights are getting colder as we await the change of the seasons. The hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season is heavily anticipated… and inevitably days are often overlooked. But not today. Today has been on the hearts of our Miravida Living community for quite some time. Especially the heart… […]
A Heart the Size of a Horse
The best relationships are often guided by conversations about passions and interests. That’s why it was no secret to residents at Gabriel’s Villa that Linda Hanson has a passion for horses. Linda, a part-time employee, has been verbally sharing her passion with residents for years. She often described experiences, conveyed stories through pictures and shared the wonder that exists at TLH Farms […]
Creativity Knows No Age
Finding joy and wonder through artistic expression. Where creativity lives, there is wonder and joy. Every Sunday afternoon in the Simeanna Apartments on the Miravida Living campus, an intern sponsored by the ArtsCore program provides art instruction and encourages residents to express their creative abilities. ArtsCore, a partnership between the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, the […]
5 Wonderful Things That Happened at Miravida Living in 2018
“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” — Oprah Winfrey Miravida Living was honored to receive national recognition as the recipient of a 2018 Intalere Healthcare Achievement Award for community impact and innovation for our Cycling Without Age program. It was a huge honor, and we’re so proud of our team, community members, volunteers and, of course, our residents who make this such an enjoyable and award-winning program. We think it’s worth it just to see the smiles on their faces as they feel the wind in their hair.
Cycling Without Age Americas Summit
In August Miravida Living had the privilege of hosting the first Cycling Without Age Americas Summit. Over three days CWA leaders and enthusiasts shared stories, participated in workshops and true to its purpose, hosted a city-wide ride for residents of Miravida Living.
Miravida Living Hosting Cycling Without Age American Summit 2018 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
In 2015, Miravida Living was the first elder care service provider in the U.S. to start a Cycling Without Age program. The program was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark by Ole Kassow who wanted to help elders get back on their bicycles and spend more time outdoors. Understanding some of these individuals may have limited mobility, he introduced rickshaws. Today, Miravida Living, has a fleet of seven rickshaws allowing residents abundant opportunities to spend more time outdoors touring the community and sharing stories with volunteer pilots, all while feeling the wind in their hair.