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A True Servant Leader

For nearly 38 years, Dick Grillo has looked for meaningful ways to serve Advent Christian Village and the surrounding communities. In 1982, Dick Grillo and his wife Angie accepted the invitation to move to Dowling Park and join the staff. Dick Grillo came on board as the Director of Retirement Living in 1982. His priority in this position was to manage ACV’s HUD facilities and a grant program ca

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ACV Awards Annual Scholarships From A Distance

Each year high school seniors, their parents, community members, and Advent Christian Village employees gather for the presentation of the Marvin E. Jones Memorial and Forward Fund Scholarship Banquet. This time is set aside to recognize the scholarship recipients for their outstanding achievements and present their scholarships. This year, however, we were unable to honor our scholarship winners

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Keeping Track of Your Health Information After Moving to a Senior Living Community

It’s easy to get caught up in the logistical side of moving. From moving with a pet to downsizing your home - there are a number of things to consider when moving to a senior living community.

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Signs of Compassion Fatigue and How to Manage the Exhaustion

Compassion fatigue can be a serious hazard for those in any helping profession or for those who are caregivers of a loved one. This is not surprising, as those with the most empathy are the most at risk. Certainly, this is true for healthcare workers, counselors, clergy, emergency personnel and other helping professionals, but for the purposes of this article, we will focus on the caregiver.