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24/7 Home Healthcare: Your Care. Your Schedule. Your Home.
From groceries and prescriptions to pet supplies and household essentials, today’s world is designed for delivering everything we need right to our doors. For older adults, John Knox Village of Central Florida offers that same convenience for what matters most—reliable, compassionate care at home. We’re proud to offer Home Healthcare services with 24/7… Read More
Read this Week’s Village Weekly!
Curious about what is going on at John Knox Village of Central Florida next week? Download this week’s issue of the Village Weekly! The Village Weekly is published each Friday and distributed to residents by a dedicated team of volunteers that deliver the publication door to door. Click on the… Read More
Media Statement
For Immediate Release Tragic Incident at John Knox Village of Central Florida – Statement from Management It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we confirm the loss of one of our residents at John Knox Village of Central Florida due to a tragic incident this morning, July… Read More
Senior Scams
It seems as though there is a new scam being reported every day to try to cheat or steal from unsuspecting people regardless of age. In 2023, it was reported that people over age 60 lost more than 3.4 billion dollars to fraud worldwide! According to the National Council on… Read More
Kellie’s Cakes,& Pies, & Cobblers, & Strudels, and …
By Shannon Finley, photos by Bob Dunham Have you ever wondered where John Knox Village gets its delicious cakes? Would you be surprised that John Knox Village has our own pastry chef who makes them all on-site? Meet Kellie Taylor, baker extraordinaire of John Knox Village. Kellie began her… Read More
The John Knox Village Medical Auxiliary Over the Years
By Ann Gillis, photos by Bob Dunham and Ann Gillis Have you ever wondered, where does the money go, or who benefits from the Corner Gift Shop at John Knox Village? Maybe you’ve asked yourself that question when you donated that once-treasured trinket or the apparel your dryer shrank. How… Read More
Summer wellness for seniors: Staying active is no sweat at John Knox Village.
For many older adults (and younger ones, too), the summer heat and humidity are enough to spark an extended vacation from exercise and fitness. The residents of John Knox Village of Central Florida take a different approach. When the heat is on, they turn it up. Talina Hendrickson, fitness coordinator… Read More
Downsizing and decluttering: A place for everything, everything in its place.
For many seniors, the promise of a life free from the hassles of lawn care, home maintenance, and costly repairs is enough to make them seriously consider a move to a senior living community. Add to that the plentiful amenities, delicious food, and engaging activities offered at communities like… Read More
Want to know the key to senior wellness? Raise your hand.
Numerous studies have shown significant physical, mental, and emotional wellness benefits for seniors who participate in lifelong learning and volunteering opportunities. At John Knox Village of Central Florida, we offer residents several ways to experience these benefits every day. We spoke with two of our resident experts about some of the… Read More
The Best Age to Plan for Retirement? Today Years Old.
A long time ago in a land far, far away, many people thought of retirement communities as places to “retire” from everything. Given this mindset, it’s no surprise that for many older adults, the move to one of these communities was often a last resort when they could no longer… Read More
Believe in Finding Love as a Senior? Two Residents Say “I Do”
Happiness knows no age limit. It may even be more important as we get older. Studies show social isolation and loneliness can affect more than just mental wellness in seniors—it can also diminish their physical health. But if you ask the residents of John Knox Village of Central Florida whether… Read More
Employee Educational Scholarship Fund Winners Announced
John Knox Village of Central Florida is thrilled to announce that 11 of our employees have been awarded educational scholarships through the Employee Educational Scholarship Fund (EESF). Please join us in congratulating the following individuals for their outstanding achievements and commitment to furthering their education: Katheryn Robinson, Dining Services, Program… Read More