Companionship within a community is an essential ingredient for successful aging. At Encore we believe that activities are key in providing the highest quality of life by creating a stimulating environment for our residents.  According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, older adults that stay socially active and maintain healthy friendships are able to maintain better physical and emotional health and cognitive function, and live longer than those who become isolated.*  Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago recently did a study that showed highly social seniors had a 70 percent lower rate of cognitive decline than their less social peers.*** What activities does Encore offer? Whether we are heading…

Miriam Clark Joins Encore at Avalon Park as Director of Business Services   Avalon Park, Fla. (May, 2016) – Miriam Clark, the former area director for Primrose Schools in Avalon Park and Lake Nona, has joined Encore at Avalon Park as its director of business services. In this role, Clark will be overseeing all aspects of accounts receivables related to our residents, accounts payable for our vendors and human resources for the assisted living facility in Avalon Park. “I love what Encore represents in this community,” Clark says. “There is a special place in my heart for my Elders and it is an awesome privilege to oversee the care of…