Category: Community
Supporting Caregivers: How the Senior Neighborhood Network Reduces Stress for Families
For many adult children, supporting an aging parent doesn’t happen all at once. It starts with small worries:Did they remember their medication? Did they lock the door? What happens if they fall when no one is there? Balancing a career, a family of their own, and concern for a parent’s safety can quickly become overwhelming. Even when seniors are living… read more
Go With the Flow: Rachel’s Story of Strength and Spirit
“Water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient.Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember, you are half water.If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.”— Margaret Atwood I’ve had the privilege of seeing some of the world’s greatest swimmers in action — Michael Phelps… read more
Adapting to Change: How GoodLife’s Neighborhood Network Evolves with the People It Serves
A Smarter Way to Support Aging in Place Change is a natural part of life. As we grow older, our needs, routines, and priorities shift. For many aging adults, those changes bring new challenges — maintaining independence, staying socially connected, and ensuring safety at home. GoodLife’s Neighborhood Network was designed with those realities in mind. The Neighborhood Network is a… read more
What Makes a Neighborhood Network Different? Support Built In, Not Bolted On
For many aging adults, the desire to remain at home is strong. Home represents independence, community, and familiarity. Yet as health and support needs grow, many families are faced with a difficult choice: whether to bring in piecemeal services, rely heavily on family caregivers, or consider costly long-term care facilities. GoodLife’s Neighborhood Network offers a different approach. By designing communities… read more
Cheyenne in One Sentence
Do you remember The King and I? Have you ever wondered about King Mongkut’s peculiar affection for the words “et cetera, et cetera, et cetera”? For whatever reason, the old ruler of Siam was obsessed with ending his every sentence with this particular phrase. Was it just an eccentricity, or was the wise king onto something? I think the man… read more
It’s Back! Midnight Farm Family Fun Day
So far 2024 has been eventful in many ways but we are about to make it even more memorable. On Saturday, September 7th GoodLife will bring back a beloved tradition – the Annual Family Fun Day at Midnight Farm! Originally, the event was conceived as an opportunity to bring families and community members together at the farm in celebration of… read more
“A Durable Dance Partner”
Dear friends, This July, we bid farewell to one of the most important members of our GoodLife family – Dr. James Sherman. It is impossible to adequately describe the impact and influence of his contributions not only to our organization but to the entire field of Applied Behavioral Science. In 1977, while working at the University of Kansas Dr. Sherman… read more
Disability Doesn’t Define You: Cheyenne’s Incredible Story of Kindness and Strength
Defined By Kindness Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Cheyenne tirelessly navigates Midnight Farm with grace and dexterity, readily offering high-fives and introducing each animal by name. She proudly presents Bandit the donkey; Kallie the adorable pony; Pixie the mischievous goat; Batman the protective rooster; and Petunia the lazy, yet amiable pig. The animals on the farm flock toward Cheyenne,… read more
How Our Parents and Guardians are Helping Us Improve
There are a lot of reasons why the disability service industry is challenging and while the rewards far outweigh the challenges, we admit to often feeling overwhelmed and perpetually behind. Historically, we have had to chase resources and lean on our ingenuity and innovation, not only to make ends meet, but to deliver the highest quality of care and attention… read more
GoodLife’s community partnerships offer new learning opportunities
GoodLife is community focused in everything we do. We believe that when we share experiences and opportunities with others in the special needs community, ongoing learning, teaching, and growth can occur – all to support a more active, independent, and joy-filled quality of life. GoodLife gives back to the larger I/DD (intellectual and developmental disabilities) community – and the community gives… read more
