Hydration Day

Hydration Day

On June 23 each year we celebrate National Hydration Day! Proper hydration is vital to living a long healthy life, but it’s often overlooked due to the regular hustle and bustle of the day. Carrying a water bottle can make a huge difference in your summer health, and may also help protect from dehydration, heat... Read More
Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day

Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day

Juneteenth (June 19) is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day. Did you know that Juneteenth became a federal US holiday in 2021, even though Texas has recognized it as a state holiday since 1980? On June 19, 1865 Army Major General Gordon Granger rode on horseback into Galveston, Texas... Read More
Happy Father’s Day 2023

Happy Father’s Day 2023

Be sure to take a moment on Sunday, June 18 to celebrate dads, grandpas or important male role models. Let him know how much he means to you by calling him, taking him to lunch, fishing, bowling, or simply spending the day with him. Send a card or small gift to show your love and... Read More
Resident Spotlight: Bruce “Bud” Z.

Resident Spotlight: Bruce “Bud” Z.

I was born in Chicago to a working class family in the 1930’s. After high school I worked in clerical jobs for several years before moving to Los Angeles in 1956, living for a short time with an aunt and working in a department store. Knowing no one else in town, I began college in... Read More
Great Outdoors Month

Great Outdoors Month

There is no time like the present to get outside and enjoy the beautiful summer weather! Spending time outside is a great opportunity to engage in our favorite hobbies, including gardening, companionable walks, cookouts, and outdoor recreation. Great Outdoors Month, which began in 1998 under President Bill Clinton as Great Outdoors Week, has since expanded... Read More
National Skilled Nursing Care Week

National Skilled Nursing Care Week

The 2023 theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), Cultivating Kindness, is inspired by the many acts of kindness that happen in skilled nursing care centers every day. Research has found that practicing compassion and kindness not only can improve health and well-being but can also strengthen human connections and bonds. Staff, residents, families,... Read More
Older Americans Month: Tips to Stay Youthful & Healthy

Older Americans Month: Tips to Stay Youthful & Healthy

There is no need to let aging get you down! Staying young is easier than you think. There are many ways to ensure we look and feel young, even as we get older. One of the key tips to staying young is to be happy. Our bodies react negatively to stress, which can cause physical... Read More
A Letter from the Administrator

A Letter from the Administrator

Hello Everyone, It’s hard to believe Spring is already here! I hope everyone is looking forward to warmer weather and sunny days; I know I am! I just have a few housekeeping items I’d like to address with staff, residents and families. We’ve worked diligently to ensure that we have a welcoming home for all with... Read More
Celebrating May Birthdays

Celebrating May Birthdays

Happy Birthday wishes to those celebrating during the month of May. Gordon 05/12 John 05/24 Mary R. 05/25 Jamie 05/26
Happy Mother’s Day 2023

Happy Mother’s Day 2023

Be sure to take a moment on Sunday, May 14 to honor moms, foster moms, surrogate moms, grandmas, aunts, and the other important women role models in your life. Let her know how much she means to you by calling, texting, video chatting or sharing photos on social media. Join or take her for lunch,... Read More