May 6–12 is National Nurses Week, and International Nurses Day is recognized on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday! Each year, we take this opportunity to show appreciation for our nurses, an extraordinary group within the Sunrise Senior Living family.

Every year during the first full week of March, organizations across the world observe Careers in Aging Week, a celebration of the wide-ranging career opportunities available in the field of aging.

From Chris Winkle, CEO

More than 35 years ago, Paul Klaassen co-founded Sunrise upon the simple yet bold mission that continues to drive us today—to champion quality of life for all seniors. That first community in 1981 completely revolutionized senior living in the United States by providing residents with high-quality, person-centered care in a warm, loving home.

Like all the best homes, Sunrise communities are full of vibrant life and constant activity. This is thanks to Sunrise activities teams, who use creative programming to shape meaningful days for every resident.

In communities across the U.S., Sunrise is enhancing residents’ wellbeing through individualized programming that includes the use of an award-winning therapeutic music technology, SingFit™.

November 11 marks Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada. This day is an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices and military service of the millions of Americans and Canadians who protected their countries.

We are proud to announce that Sahar Edalati, executive director of Sunrise Villa Culver City in Los Angeles, CA, has been named Administrator of the Year by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)!