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…

During the month of March, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Greater Dallas held a yarn drive benefiting The Legacy Knit and Crochet Club. They donated over 100 skeins of yarn! These colorful skeins will be knit and crocheted into hats, scarfs, dolls, and washcloths by our knit and crochet volunteers at The Legacy…

While recently touring The Legacy Willow Bend, Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas President & CEO, Igor Alterman, met many residents. One resident, in particular, inquired about Alterman’s background after hearing his name. She asked if he had Russian roots or spoke Russian. Alterman immediately responded in Russian. The resident’s face lit up and they talked…

With dementia, people typically lose short-term memory but are often still able to recall older memories. Reminiscing about times a person does remember either through reenactment or discussion can give those with dementia a feeling of success and confidence because it’s something they’re still able to do. It gives an opportunity to talk or share…

A resident moved into The Legacy several years ago with her husband. After he passed, she remained in her apartment, and The Legacy at Home Personal Assistance Services would come throughout the week to assist her. The resident and her caregiver developed a deep relationship over the years. The resident lived alone but was never…