Feeding the Jewish Soul
A Soulful Story: To Craft Again
A patient currently on Legacy at Home Hospice is a former crafter and artist. After a stroke, she lost the ability to make her elaborate, handmade greeting cards. She grieved for the loss of her creative outlet and the joy it brought her. This hospice patient was paired with Sharon Tucker, recipient of the LAH…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Financial Assistance is Important Year-Round
In case you missed our email yesterday, this week’s Soulful Story is dedicated to North Texas Giving Day and The Legacy’s Financial Assistance Fund! While the big day has passed, you can still make a difference TODAY! The Legacy Senior Communities fundraises for the Financial Assistance Fund year-round. Last year, this vital fund provided: Care for…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: L’Shanah Tovah
Rosh HaShanah is both contemplative, as we turn to the introspection required of us before Yom Kippur, and festive, as we celebrate the Jewish New Year. A special part of the joy around Rosh HaShanah is the fact that some of our residents have their family members join them at our Rosh HaShanah services. Recently…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Mother-Daughter Mahjong
Everyone is talking about Mahjong! It is more popular than ever, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Patients and residents at The Legacy Willow Bend Healthcare Center currently have the opportunity to learn the tile-based Chinese game. Every week, a group gets together with a team member to learn and practice the intricate game…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Life Saving Training
Team members across The Legacy have been recertifying their CPR, AED, and Heimlich training over the summer months. The importance of this training was front and center recently at The Legacy Midtown Park. A resident came down to the clinic panicked because her friend was in Stanley’s Bistro choking on a piece of food and…
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…
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