PALISADES, N.Y. -- Susan Scharf-Diamond and her husband, David Diamond, are continuing a family tradition that began over 50 years ago. Esplanade at Palisades, a senior living community, has been tied to the Scharf name since the early 1960's. Susan Scharf-Diamond is the third generation of her family to continue their tradition of providing care to seniors. She and her husband David, ...

PALISADES, N.Y. --  What's the difference between occupational and physical therapy? Senior residents at Esplanade at Palisades learned the importance of the two practices through a fun, educational workshop held at the Palisades-based assisted living community. Professionals from BSD Occupational Therapy visited seniors and demonstrated how therapy can benefit those with particular ...

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents at Esplanade at Palisades, a senior living community, dressed up in their favorite costumes, enjoyed sweets and listened to music during a special Halloween event on Monday, Oct. 31.Seniors were treated to delicious food prepared by Esplanade's kitchen staff, live music by local artists and other fun activities. Many residents even took the opportunity ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  On Oct.18, Esplanade at Palisades, a senior living community, honored a few brave veterans by hosting a benefit concert to raise money for the Rockland-based Purple Heart honorees. "Veterans should be recognized more than once a year, so we thought the Zydeco Festival was a perfect opportunity to get our residents excited, while also raising money for ...

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Matsiko World Orphan Choir -- or WOC -- recently took their show to Esplanade at Palisades to perform in front of the senior residents in an inspiring, one-day event. In an effort to spread awareness about world poverty, the choir inspired the audience and challenged them with a new way of thinking. Nearly 20 orphaned children from Liberia, Peru and India ...

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y.-- The Zydeco Festival is coming to Esplanade at Palisades on Sunday, Sept. 25., from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with live music and special events to benefit the Rockland County-based military veterans through the Charles G. Mueller Chapter of Purple Heart honorees. The Zydeco Festival will be headlined by the New York City-based Zydeco Revelators, a country-rock crossover ...

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Five resident couples within the Esplanade at Palisades community walked down the aisle one more time this summer, renewing their wedding vows and celebrating a combined 362 years of matrimony. Esplanade staff prepared a day filled with joy and nervous anticipation as the couples once again professed their love and admiration for one another, just as they each ...

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Senior living finally meets luxury at The Esplanade at Palisades, where senior residents have the opportunity to enjoy a social and active lifestyle.The seniors at The Esplanade at Palisades have the opportunity to enjoy activities including yoga, computer, jewelry making, happy hours and much more. In addition, residents can participate in events, go on day ...