Archive for June 2023
A Soulful Story: Save the Date | October 14
In 1953, the Dallas Home for Jewish Aged opened on the Golden Acres campus in East Dallas in order to meet the growing need for quality care and services for Jewish seniors. Under expert guidance, and with generous support from the community, Golden Acres quickly became a nationally recognized leader in the field of aging…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Team Member Highlight
“The show must go on” has been the motto at The Legacy Midtown Park after a beloved team member resigned, leaving the Independent Living Lifestyles position vacant. Thanks in large part to Lorelei Pinada, Director of Resident Engagement at The Legacy Willow Bend, there has not been a slowdown in activities or social events. While maintaining…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Difference Between Assisted Living & Memory Support
As individuals age, their healthcare needs may change, and they might require additional support and assistance. Two common options for older adults are assisted living and memory support. While both types of care cater to seniors, there are distinct differences between them, particularly in terms of services provided and the specific needs they address. In…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: In Memory of Buddy Rosenthal
This week, The Legacy lost a piece of our soul. Herbert “Buddy” Rosenthal was chair of our first community, Dallas Home for the Jewish Aged on the Golden Acres campus, from 1988-1990. He served The Legacy Senior Communities in a variety of capacities since he was 25 years old. In 2015, Buddy and his wife,…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Ruff Day Turned Paws-itive
A pet volunteer visits Memory Support and the Healthcare Center every Monday. Her visits with her dog are a highlight for many residents. On her way to volunteer this Monday, she got a flat tire. It would have been understandable to call and cancel her volunteer shift. This exceptional volunteer understands the joy that residents…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Unexpected Service and Care
One evening in the dining room an Independent Living resident had a vertigo spell come on quickly and intensely. While the resident has managed vertigo before, this episode was especially bad. After sharing her concerns with the dining team, two Legacy security officers brought a wheelchair for the resident and helped her back to her…
Read More