Archive for August 2023
Socialization and Aging Well: How Connections Impact Health and Well-Being
As we journey through life, one undeniable truth becomes increasingly clear: Socialization plays a significant role in aging. While it may be easy to dismiss social connections as mere companionship, research has demonstrated that maintaining a vibrant social life significantly influences our health and well-being as we age. Here, we delve into the intricate ways…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Calling All Youngsters
The Legacy had a new, young, bright face recently assisting with activities. It was not a new hire, but rather Independent Living residents Renee and Buddy Gilbert’s granddaughter, Rachel. She spent a week volunteering at The Legacy Midtown Park assisting with arts and crafts, doing friendly visits with residents, calling bingo, and giving manicures. Rachel…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Barbie Take Over!
The Barbie craze took over The Legacy Midtown Park! Yesterday, the residents, patients, and team members of the Andrea & Richard Skibell and Leslie Rudd Healthcare Center hosted a pink, Barbie-themed fashion show. The dining room was packed with participants and guests to watch Legacy’s ladies and gentlemen strut their stuff down the pink runway.…
Read MoreThe 10 Downsides of Managed Care
Managed care has many benefits, but it also comes with certain challenges. When evaluating healthcare options, it’s important to carefully research and consider both the advantages as well as the disadvantages of managed care to ensure your plan aligns with your healthcare preferences and needs. Limited provider choice: Managed care plans typically have a network…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Musical Notes
The Legacy is lucky to have many musical performers play for our residents at The Legacy Willow Bend and The Legacy Midtown Park. These musical performances range from students practicing concert pieces to professional performers sharing their passion with our residents. Either way, our residents look forward to musical performances because it brings them joy…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Deerest Story
Janice and Larry Feldman are pictured above next to a paper machete deer made by Larry’s grandmother when she lived at the Dallas Home for Jewish Aged on the Golden Acres campus in East Dallas. Ida Bookem, Larry’s grandmother, lived at Golden Acres for 25 years living to the age of 99. Ida came to…
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