HeartFields Assisted Living at Cary

This Black History Month, we’re highlighting some important figures in history who continued making meaningful contributions well into their senior years.

Benjamin O. Davis Sr. broke a lot of glass ceilings throughout his military career. In 1898, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and applied to West Point - The U.S. Military Academy, only to have his application rejected because it was “not politically feasible” for him to attend West Point at that time.

But that didn’t phase him. He continued to work his way up the ranks, becoming a second lieutenant in two years and a first lieutenant in six – a remarkable achievement regardless of race. Although Davis was deserving of advancement, segregation of the armed forces meant he was typically given assignments that would not put him in command of white troops or officers.

Davis was in his 60s when President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted him to the rank of brigadier general in 1940, making him the first Black general officer in the United States Armed Forces. During World War II, Davis was very influential in the proposed policy of integration using replacement units.

He retired in 1948 after 50 years of service in a public ceremony with President Harry S. Truman presiding. Six days later, Truman issued Executive Order 9981, which abolished racial discrimination in the military. Davis went on to continue being very active in the civil rights movement until his death. Learn more about his amazing career here: https://bit.ly/3rZbkiY

Happy Groundhog Day! No matter what Punxsutawney Phil says, we know spring is on the horizon! What are you looking forward to this spring?

We love this inspirational story from Southern New Hampshire University! When 89-year-old Joan Donovan graduated high school at 16, her family couldn't afford to send her to college. But her passion for education drove her to continue taking post-graduate classes at her high school.

Her formal education became less of a priority when she got married and started a family, but she revisited her dream of earning a college degree after her six children grew up and moved away. She recently earned her Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing and received her diploma at a special celebration with her family over the holidays.

"I'm a goal-seeker," Joan told SNHU. "And it was a goal, and I reached it. It's a dream come true, really."

We hope Joan's story inspires you to never stop pursuing your goals! 👏

Special Delivery: 89-Year-Old Receives Her Diploma During the Holidays At Southern New Hampshire University, we believe there are no limits to what you can do, what you can be, or what you can achieve. This is a university that goes the extra mile - so you can too.

When you reach a certain age, you know that "friends supporting friends" is what it's all about. What a great reminder from the iconic Jamie Lee Curtis that the high tide floats all ships!

Do you have a friend who always cheers you on? Show them some love in the comments!

Jamie Lee Curtis proudly dons shirt with a meme of her enthusiastic support for co-star Michelle Yeoh The shirt was printed with Curtis' reaction to Yeoh's Golden Globes win to celebrate friendship.

Scrambling to find a holiday gift that will bring joy to your senior loved one? Two great ideas you can pull off at the last minute:
➡️ Book tickets for an experience you can share together – like live performances, wine tastings, or a bus trip or cruise!
➡️ Subscription boxes are a great way to make your loved one feel special all year long and they come in any variety you can think of!

Check out Five Star Senior Living’s full list of gift ideas for seniors and tell us if you plan to try any of them: https://bit.ly/3gLl7aU

One unique gift option for the foodie in your life: a special meal prepared by the expert hands of a private chef.

Not only does your loved one get a delicious gourmet meal, but they’ll also get to enjoy the company and wisdom of a culinary master.

Check out Five Star Senior Living’s full list of gift ideas for seniors and tell us if you plan to try any of them: https://bit.ly/3U89MPK

Shopping for someone sentimental this holiday season? Give the gift of priceless memories with photo-based memorabilia!

From custom canvas prints and digital photo frames to personalized coffee mugs and handmade scrapbooks, there are endless options to create something unique that brings a smile to your loved one’s face each time they use your gift.

Check out Five Star Senior Living’s full list of gift ideas for seniors: https://bit.ly/3XEblI9

Give the gift of comfort this holiday season with a cozy blanket!

A blanket might seem unimaginative at first, but with options like electric blankets, weighted blankets, custom photo blankets, and more to choose from, this is a great option to help your loved one stay warm while they’re thinking of you!

Check out Five Star Senior Living’s top gift ideas for seniors for more holiday shopping inspiration: https://bit.ly/3F9VNEM

🎁⚠️ Gift idea alert! Birdfeeders make a great present for older adults who love nature. 🐦 Pair it with a bird identification journal for hours of entertainment!

Check out 7 more holiday gift ideas for older adults here: https://bit.ly/3gucBwF

Practical, but not boring. Functional, but not complicated. If you’re still trying to find the perfect holiday gift for the older adult in your life, we’ve got you covered!

From excellent experiences and meaningful memorabilia to bountiful boxes and gleeful games, check out Five Star Senior Living's list of top gifts for the special senior in your life! ⬇️

8 Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors When it comes to gift ideas for seniors, the best choices offer practicality and functionality. Read on for a few options for the special senior in your life!

Music with Randi Lee to celebrate Mardi Gras!
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
HeartFields at Cary
loves you!

Happy Valentine’s Day
with love from
the HeartFields team!

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❤️💌Will you be our Valentine?💌❤️

We invite you to leave a virtual love note for our residents and team members. Leave a comment below or DM us and we will share your sweet sentiments on our “Spread the Love Wall” featured at HeartFields for the month of February!

Enjoying our Outback Outing! 🚐💙

“You only need a heart full of grace.” We’re honoring Dr. King’s legacy by celebrating all our hometown heroes – the Five Star team members across the country who serve our residents selflessly every day. Their commitment to improving the lives of others is an act of love.

Thank you, one and all! 💙

December was epic! From Santa visits, family parties, trips to see holiday lights, Christmas brunch and so much more, we had an absolute blast! Hoping you had a wonderful holiday season like we did and we wish you a very merry and happy 2022!🎅🏽🎄👏🏼♥️

From our HeartFields family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽

Happy Veterans Day to all Veterans but especially to our heroes here at HeartFields who served our country! We are truly honored! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

Who loves Kanki?! We sure do! 🍚🍛🍜🍣

Our Bridge to Rediscovery residents enjoyed an outing to Olive Garden today! Fun, friends, fellowship and pasta is the recipe for a good day. Who agrees? 🍝🥗🥖

A big hug straight from the Heart! 🤗💙

Talk about making an entrance! Hello from the cutest greeter ever! Leave a comment if you’ve ever received a warm welcome from our resident pup, Bentley. 🤗🐾💙

The health and well-being of our residents and team members is our highest priority at Five Star. That is why we’re pleased to announce that virtually 100% of our Five Star Senior Living team members are now vaccinated against COVID-19. Between our team members and our high resident vaccination rate of nearly 90%, we’re even more pleased to share that Five Star communities are among the safest places to live and work!
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One of the Safest Places to Live—and Work | Five Star Senior Living Because we care: Five Star Senior Living nears 100% vaccination There are many ways to tell someone you love them. You can say it with flowers, a hug, an act of kindness or a heartfelt letter. You can listen or laugh or cry with them. You can simply say, “I love you.” But prior to last December ...