Our Stories

Each summer, Goodwin Living opens its doors to the next generation of professionals through its internship program. Over the course of ten weeks, the interns benefit from opportunities to gain first-hand experience in the senior living and healthcare industry while developing practical skills in their field of study.

Many of you reading this article know that I celebrate the entire month of my birthday. I write special notes to myself, eat what I enjoy most and fill my calendar with special moments that I will spend with family and friends. I choose to celebrate because I understand the importance of being alive and having the opportunity to improve during my next trip around the sun.

When someone begins experiencing changes in memory or thinking, families may not know what kind of support would help most. They might feel like their loved one could use some supervision and support, while not being quite at the point where they need assisted living or memory care. That’s where the Thrive Social Day Program can help.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Every summer, people come together to celebrate diversity, acceptance and the important contributions LGBTQ+ people make to society. And every summer, Goodwin Living celebrates Pride throughout the month at our Senior Living Campuses, bringing residents and team members together to honor the occasion.

At Goodwin Living, we recognize that the power of nurses lies not just in their clinical skill; it’s also in their ability to change outcomes and shape people. For Charity Ampong, Director of Clinical Services at Goodwin House Alexandria, that power has taken many forms.

Volunteering with a hospice organization is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. In these Q&As, we’ll explore what brought our hospice volunteers to Goodwin Hospice and what the experience has meant to them.

Goodwin Living earns Virginia Top Employer for Interns honor for the fourth year. Learn how its paid, mission-driven program builds future leaders in the industry.

This spring, each of our current interns took time to reflect on their experience and share what the program has meant to them.