Archive for May 2023
A Soulful Story: Standing Ovation
An Independent Living resident had recently been in and out of the Healthcare Center on campus due to several medical setbacks. On her first morning back in Independent Living, she went to Stanley’s Bistro for breakfast. As soon as she entered the bistro, the room erupted into cheers and applause for her health and happy…
Read MoreSelling Your Home: Should You Do It Before or After Moving into a Legacy Community?
In this post, we will explore the advantages of moving into a senior community before selling your home, providing compelling reasons why this may be the best choice for most seniors. Exploring Your Options: Senior communities offer attractive options for those looking to downsize. Many communities provide low-interest or interest-free entrance fee deferral plans, allowing…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: A Son’s Intuition to Visit Mom
A resident’s son happened to be driving by The Legacy Willow Bend when he felt an inclination to stop and see his Mom even though it was not his usual visiting time. He found his mom with a hospice volunteer discussing the quilt she and his mother have been working on together. Since a stroke,…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Honor Your Mother
Deb Silverthorn recently attended Shabbat service at The Legacy Midtown Park with her mother, Barbara Schulman (pictured above). Rabbi Cohen offered the mother and daughter the opportunity to open the ark during the service. Afterward, Deb recalled the last time she was on the bimah with her mother was at her bat mitzvah. This impromptu…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: CHAI Friends
A few weekends ago, The Legacy Willow Bend hosted a Corn Hole Tournament for 35 CHAI (Community Home for Adults) residents and staff. After the games, lunch was shared between Legacy and CHAI residents. Words cannot express the joy and comradery experienced during this resident led event. Legacy residents played, cheered, sang, and danced with players…
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