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On March 20, 2025, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors gathered in celebration of Women’s History Month to recognize the accomplishments of several extraordinary women whose careers have been defined by compassion, leadership, and a deep commitment to serving others. Debra Barth, the Executive Director of Harbour Village, was one of the distinctive honorees as…

Retirement is an opportunity to relax, explore new hobbies, and find purpose in each day. Choosing a community like Harbour Village provides more than just a place to live. It’s a vibrant, supportive environment where residents can connect with others, stay active, and enjoy life to the fullest. At Harbour Village, each resident has access…

Starting a conversation with a parent about assisted living can be tough, especially if your parent is attached to their home. However, moving to a community like Harbour Village provides safety, companionship, and tailored support. Here’s a guide on how to approach this sensitive conversation, address common concerns, and help ease the transition for your…

There’s good reason to be excited to move into our beautiful senior living community at Harbour Village – including all the new social opportunities that await you, a maintenance-free lifestyle and more time for relaxation. And there’s also good reason to make downsizing a priority before you embark on this life-changing experience. Naturally, the thought…

Debra Barth, Executive Director at Harbour Village was recently featured in “The Faces of Greendale”! “Debbie Barth is the Executive Director of Harbour Village, the President of the Greendale Chamber of Commerce, and a Greendale resident. Debbie is a strong leader who recognizes that being kind fosters confidence and growth in others. Thank you, Debbie, for being…

Gen Xers watched MTV for the 24-hour music videos, loved John Hughes movies, and listened to Hootie & The Blowfish cassettes on their Walkmans. Now, MTV is home to shows like Jersey Shore, Molly Ringwald is old enough to be an AARP member, and Hootie’s a country singer, with songs that stream to Gen Xers’…

2021 was the third year of the comprehensive five-year Age Well Study from the Mather Institute. The ultimate goal of this study is to understand more about the impact living at a Life Plan Community has on residents’ overall health and quality of life over time. To compile Year 3 results, researchers interviewed 4,191 residents from…

If you’re looking for holistic methods to improve your overall health, you’ll likely explore what types of exercise are right for your body, what foods to incorporate into your diet to support your immune system, and how to build and maintain meaningful relationships. All these avenues can lead to improved health, but you may also…

Moving your parents or loved one to assisted living is a decision that requires a lot of thought and research. There are so many different aspects of an assisted living community to consider that without visiting communities, there’s no real way to know if it meets all your requirements, or if you, your parents or…

Although data varies, it’s estimated there are currently 3 million LGBT Americans ages 50+, a number projected to grow to 7 million by 2030. These adults face unique challenges as they age. A SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders) fact sheet reports that LGBT seniors are twice as likely to…