The Allure Group
June 11, 2019
In 1997 Mary Schmich of the Chicago Tribune composed a column in which she dispensed the advice she would have given, had she been asked to give a collegiate commencement address. The column, bearing the headline “Advice, Like Youth, Probably Just Wasted on the Young,” became something of a sensation, as its words of wisdom…
June 7, 2019
The Allure Group observed Nurses Week in mid-May, affording one and all the opportunity to salute a group of people deserving of endless praise, for countless reasons. Meals were prepared in the nurses’ honor, at all six Allure facilities. Gifts were presented, games were played, special events took place and a good time was had…
May 15, 2019
The statistics are staggering, the stories saddening. Substance and alcohol abuse are a scourge on the American landscape, afflicting some 20 million people, with not quite 20 percent of them seeking treatment. And addiction is a rising problem among seniors as well. With all that in mind, The Allure Group will hold another in a…
May 9, 2019
As residents enter a skilled nursing facility it is vital to their overall well-being to feel a level of control over what they are eating each day, as well as to feel that their specific dietary needs have been addressed. These facilities must meet standard requirements to serve a certain level of nutritious meals and…
April 18, 2019
The Allure Group welcomes sign-ups for the Parkinson’s Unity Walk, which will be held on Saturday, April 27 in Central Park. The Parkinson’s Unity Walk, a gentle 1.4-mile stroll through the park that will be held rain or shine, features a rolling start at the 72nd Street Bandshell between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Registration…
March 25, 2019
The residents of the Bedford Center were treated on March 14 to a concert by Something Extra, Yale University’s premier all-female a capella group. Their show may be considered part of The Allure Group’s continuing commitment to not only entertain its residents, but also to provide the utmost in holistic care, as the benefits of…
March 19, 2019
Healthcare professionals walk a fine line when monitoring residents in a skilled nursing facility like those in The Allure Group’s Brooklyn- and Manhattan-based network: The goal is always to provide the best possible care, while at the same time providing for a resident’s comfort and respecting his or her privacy. Happily, there are ways to…
March 5, 2019
In one’s golden years, optimal health depends on many lifestyle decisions. One of the least expensive ones is exercise. Studies continually show how regular physical activity helps to prevent numerous medical issues in elders. At The Allure Group, exercising is easy with our state-of-the-art gyms in all six facilities. Each has the highest quality equipment,…
January 31, 2019
The long winter months hold particular challenges for seniors, whether they are living on their own or in a skilled nursing facility like one of the six in The Allure Group’s network. There are the dangers posed by ice and illness, and the challenge of isolation — even in a bustling eldercare facility. So what…
December 4, 2018
This winter, The Allure Group will proudly lend a hand to those in need of footwear. That’s why Allure became one of the first companies to partner with DentServ Dental Service, P.C., a provider of premier contractual dental services, on its sock drive, an initiative that aims to provide New York City’s homeless with suitable…
Staying connected to family and friends is an essential part of recovery and well-being. At Allure, all guests have their own tablet preloaded with hours of entertainment, as well as the ability to video chat with those you care most about.