Salvation Army Silvercrest Senior Residence

Silvercrest in El Cajon is getting ready to celebrate #ValentinesDay with their residents. Service Coordinator LaVonna Connelly loves to decorate the lobby and common spaces with festive decorations to help create a sense of community among the residents.

Chula Vista Silvercrest had our first Pfizer Vaccine day this past Sunday. Thanks to the CVS Pharmacy team, 48 of our senior residents received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shot. The friendly CVS Pharmacist and Nurse came well prepared and reassured our residents by answering any questions. Recipients filled out online permission forms well in advance of this visit. Our residents spent time socializing with others while maintaining safe distancing and enjoying healthy snacks. ...Silvercrest staff monitored the residents for 15 minutes after successfully receiving the vaccine. No resident displayed any reactions. Wellness Director Karin Ingrande said "With the unending support of our upper management and The Salvation Army we will keep doing our best at Silvercrest to stay safe and successful during the Pandemic."

Our amazing 83 residents at Chula Vista Silvercrest donated brand new toys to the Salvation Army for families in need. The donation bins are overflowing with gifts from the old to the young in the spirit of Christmas to give with grateful hearts for all the support and care the seniors have received this year during the pandemic. God Bless and Merry Christmas! Special thanks to Silvercrest Chula Vista Wellness Director Karin Ingrande for sharing the wonderful ways the Silvercrest seniors are helping to #RescueChristmas.

Happy Halloween! We are so thankful for the kind staff at The Salvation Army, Escondido Corps. Our seniors enjoyed a delicious holiday meal and candy in celebration of Halloween!

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The Escondido Silvercrest put on an outdoor concert for their residents. Scott Parloh donated his time by performing a variety of music including songs from the 50s, 60s and country music. This was the first music therapy class held at the senior residence since the start of COVID. Masks were worn and social distancing was observed. One resident said This is the happiest I have been in months. I love music! Many residents were filled with joy as they sang and danced to the music in their chairs and balconies. The seniors enjoyed the concert so much that they had already started asking when Scott Parloh could come back!

Chula Vista Silvercrest celebrated Mexican Independence Day. Property Manager Miranda Acuna hosted the event. Residents were treated to Mexican sweet breads, fresh fruit, and coffee while enjoying the fresh morning air in the garden. Staff and residents were thrilled to be spending quality time with each other while following social distancing guidelines.

The past few weeks at Silvercrest - El Cajon has been filled with festive colors and fun! Staff and residents celebrated Senior Citizen’s Day with several creative rainbow-themed games and treats. Residents had fun participating in a Rainbow Hunt by finding rainbow stickers hidden on the first floor and outside patios. Rainbow themed activity packets and coloring pages were enjoyed alongside organic real fruit lollipops. Colorful decorations lined the lobby windows and walls. The vibrant colors provided an uplifting boost of cheer to everyone.

Last Friday, The Salvation Army, Escondido Corps brought the holiday cheer to the seniors of Salvation Army Silvercrest - Escondido as they celebrated Christmas in July. Christmas meals were prepped for the residents, and given out door-to-door along with holiday treats, gifts and holiday themed activity packs. Even the lobby was transformed into a winter wonder land! Everyone got a chance to add their own custom-colored paper ornament to the tree, achieving a sense of togetherness among the residents. Though these times may be tough, it’s these acts of kindness that warms the hearts of many and serves as a reminder that we are all loved. #FightForGood #Covid #Sandiego

Thanksgiving came early this year for our residents in Silvercrest - Escondido thanks to The Salvation Army, Escondido Corps. Last Friday, the chefs at the Escondido Corps whipped up festive plates of turkey with all the fixings for the seniors, hoping to raise their spirits during these tough times. Lieutenant Denise Litreal said Our seniors need to know we love them and thank God for them. I can't change the world, but I can change the world these lovely people live in, ev...en if it's just one food box at a time. Read the full story here: https://sandiego.salvationarmy.org//thanksgiving-in-july-w #COVID #SalvationArmySanDiego #FightForGood

Staff of the Salvation Army Silvercrest - Chula Vista love wearing their Hope is Greater Than Fear T-shirts to show their unity as a team. They serve as a reminder to us and others to continue to have hope. "We are dedicated to keeping our residents safe and healthy. We are thankful for the generosity and support of The Salvation Army to be able to provide countless services and resources to everyone at Silvercrest." ~Karin Ingrande, IWISH Grant Resident Wellness Director You can help provide hope to others in San Diego: https://salarmy.us/covid-19-sd

Thank you The Salvation Army, Escondido Corps for the generous amounts of food given to our seniors.

Silvercrest - Chula Vista continues to find creative ways to keep their senior residents engaged and socially active. Alphabet Scavenger Hunts were delivered to every apartment door. Staff was surprised to see how many residents participated. The residents and staff learned so many new things about each other because of their unique responses.

Yesterday, the staff and seniors of Silvercrest - Chula Vista celebrated the Fourth of July with live music, ice cream and games! The kind music therapists of MusicWorx Inc. put on a special live concert for the residents. They performed patriotic songs at a safe distance that residents could enjoy from the comfort of their balconies. Seniors also enjoyed treats provided from St. Paul's PACE Chula Vista, which included 80 mini pies, ice cream, and canvas tote bags. Silvercrest staff also added to the celebration by providing a brain game to the residents. St. Paul's PACE San Diego #HappyFourthofJuly

Chula Vista Silvercrest staff celebrated Father’s Day today by preparing special care packages for all of the men in the building. All 22 male residents were surprised by the kind gesture and were very grateful to be acknowledged for the important role they have played as a father, uncle, brother and friend to others. Wellness Director Karin Ingrande and Wellness Nurse Mary Jane Hargrove went door to door hand delivering each package with a smile. #FathersDay #HappyFathersDay #SeniorCare

Every day Celia comes to the office to say good morning to the Silvercrest Chula Vista staff. By pure coincidence, today she happened to be wearing matching face masks with Resident Wellness Director Karin Ingrande! These stylish masks were handmade by a very caring IHSS (In House Supportive Service) Caregiver. #SeniorHealth #SanDiego #FightForGood

Our exercise facilitator Michele Miller has been helping to maintain healthy fit habits with our seniors in quarantine safe ways. Here, 80 year old Filiberto can be seen exercising from the comfort of his own balcony. #SeniorFitness #NationalSeniorFitnessandHealthDay #SeniorHealth

Meet Francisca! She walks around the outside of the building and does 4 laps every day. She is also participating in our daily walking challenge #SeniorFitness #NationalSeniorFitnessandHealthDay #SeniorHealth

This National Senior Health and Fitness Day let’s highlight some of the incredible seniors staying fit here at Silvercrest. Meet Celia! She exercises every morning at 4am. She walks up and down our long hallways for 30 minutes. Celia is 86 years old and says exercise keeps her healthy and happy. #NationalSeniorHealthandFitnessDay #SeniorFitness #SeniorHealth