Senior living trends highlight housing, tech, workforce
This article was originally featured in Rochester Business Journal on July 9, 2025 Halfway through the calendar year, we checked in with leaders from local senior living organizations and a nonprofit that supports older adults to find out what the current trends, challenges and points of excitement are. “I’ve been in the business for 37 years […]
Recognizing the Lifelong Contributions of Older Adults
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO, St. Ann’s Community July 9th, 2025 In today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven world, it’s easy to overlook the quiet strength and enduring wisdom of those who came before us. Yet, every road we drive on, every right we enjoy, and every community we build stands on the shoulders of the […]
Comfort and dignity: A closer look at hospice care
Originally featured in Democrat & Chronicle, June 12th 2025 Facing the end of a loved one’s life can feel overwhelming. The emotional weight, difficult choices and uncertainty about what lies ahead create one of the most challenging times a family can experience. That’s where hospice care teams can step in, offering not just medical […]
Recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day: How You Can Help Protect Older Adults
Originally shared by Charles Schwab. June 15 marks Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time for communities around the world to come together and raise awareness about the challenges many older adults face—and our shared responsibility to protect and support them. One of the most troubling and often overlooked forms is financial abuse, which involves […]
What It Means to Care: A Wedding at the Leo Center
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO, St. Ann’s Community June 2nd, 2025 Meaningful moments unfold every day at the Leo Center for Caring—quiet acts of love and connection that leave a lasting impression. But every so often, one of those moments stands out in a way that gently reminds us why this work is […]
Honoring the Greatest Generation: A Call for Proper Medicaid Funding
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO, St. Ann’s Community March 12th, 2025 During a recent conversation, Sue, the devoted daughter of one of our residents here at St. Ann’s, shared something about her mother that has stuck with me:[/vc_column_text][mk_blockquote font_family=”none”]“These elders have been hailed as the greatest generation. Veterans went to war and fought […]
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Consider Senior Living in Rochester, New York
By Eileen Ryan-Maruke VP Marketing St. Ann’s Community The real estate market is heating up in 2025—and Rochester is right in the mix. According to new data from real estate company Redfin, published in April’s edition of House Beautiful, realtors across the country have named the top ten hottest neighborhoods in the U.S.—and guess what? […]
The Medicaid Crisis and Its Impact on Senior Care & Healthcare Access
Access to quality nursing home care is essential – whether for a loved one, personal needs, or recovery after hospitalization. However, years of inadequate Medicaid funding have put New York’s skilled nursing facilities in crisis, jeopardizing care and straining the healthcare ecosystem. Earlier this month, St. Ann’s President & CEO, Michael E. McRae spoke at […]
Ask St. Ann’s – Facing Down Those Holiday Desserts
By Christine Shippers You’ve been eating right all year, making healthy choices and keeping the extra pounds at bay. Suddenly, everywhere you look there are cookies of every description, pies of all kinds, cakes of indescribable beauty. Welcome to the holiday season! It’s the time of year when desserts seem to have us surrounded. Well […]
Ask St. Ann’s – Simple Indoor Exercises Can Keep You Fit in Winter
By Cassie Curry The onset of colder weather means fewer opportunities for outdoor activity—especially for older adults. But just because the snow flies and temperatures drop doesn’t mean your physical fitness has to go into hibernation. There are plenty of simple exercises you can do in the warmth and safety of “the great indoors” to […]