Lifestyle
A Soulful Story: Lending a Helping Hand
An Independent Living resident recently went to the parking garage to leave for a day of errands and appointments. But there was a problem, their car would not start. They went to the Concierge Desk to seek assistance. A Dining team member happened to overhear the situation and voluntarily jumped up to assist. Long story short, the cable jumpers were not long enough…
Read MoreThe Overnight Experiment – What is it like to live at The Legacy Midtown Park?
On Tuesday June 26th I received the opportunity to participate in a trial stay at The Legacy Midtown Park. Upon arrival, I was greeted at the front desk where I was instantly helped through the check in process and shown to my room. Not long after getting adjusted, I received a lovely welcome package and…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Sheva Brachot
There was a resident in our Healthcare Center who not able to attend the wedding of his granddaughter due to his health condition. This was deeply disappointing for the resident and his family. Rabbi Michael Tevya Cohen, Director of Rabbinical Services and Pastoral Care, provided the Sheva Brachot (seven traditional wedding blessings) for the couple at The Legacy in the presence the grandfather and their parents in a joyful…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Floral Drive
The Legacy Willow Bend drivers are always ready and eager to take residents to their appointments. Those who use transportation services build bonds and friendships with our drivers. Recently, when a driver learned that a resident was no longer able to appreciate the flowers like she used to on her walks around the campus, the…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Memory Support Miracle
During a recent Shabbat service in Memory Support at The Legacy Willow Bend, Rabbi Cohen ended the service by singing in Hebrew. To everyone’s surprise, a non-verbal resident joined in with him! They finished the song together and Rabbi Cohen went to speak to him. In a weak whisper, with tears in his eyes, the…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Happy Father’s Day!
There was a Legacy at Home client who loved animals but could no longer afford or provide the needed care for her pet. The Legacy’s caregiver took it upon herself to arrange for The Legacy van to take them one day a month to the animal shelter so the client could interact with the animals.…
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