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The time is right to decide where you belong

May 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Time is Right
By Shirley Long, Parkview, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
As we enter the more mature era of our lives, a question confronts us: “Where do I belong?” This season may challenge us to reconsider our sense of place as life changes face us—changes such as career (retirement), relationships (widowhood), physical health and the ability to maintain a home. When finding our “place,” we must look at our “internal place” as well as our “external place,” as we seek to discover the appropriate basis on which to choose to move or stay, to cling to or to renew […]

The Palisades at Broadmoor on the walk to end Alzheimer's – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s

By Jenna Fariss, The Palisades at Broadmoor Park Retirement Community, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
It was a beautiful, September morning in Colorado Springs and the sun was hitting Pike’s Peak as it glowed over America the Beautiful Park. As you looked around, you could see brightly colored tee-shirts representing organizations supporting the cause. […]

Cheyenne Place: A new spin on independent retirement living – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 23, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Independent Plus––A New Spin on Independent Retirement Living

By Skip Hale, Executive Director of Cheyenne Place Retirement Community, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Three years ago, we introduced the residents of Cheyenne Place Retirement Community to a new program that we developed exclusively for them. […]

Cheyenne Place on the importance of dining services for seniors – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 8, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Dining Services
It’s More Than Just the Food
By Skip Hale, Executive Director of Cheyenne Place, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Last year, I gave you tips to help you find the senior living community that’s right for you. Included was the recommendation to always try the food. Ask about options in the dining room. Make certain you or your loved one’s dietary needs will be met and absolutely stay for a complimentary lunch or dinner. […]

Rockynol on When is the Right Time to Move into an Adult Community – LIVING WELL Magazine

June 28, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO MOVE INTO AN ADULT COMMUNITY?
Lynda Schumacher, Director of PR at Rockynol, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)
Downsizing from your current home doesn’t have to be a burden. Indeed, it offers an opportunity to bring simplicity and ease to your life. […]

Fountain View Village on when to look into Retirement Living

September 10, 2010 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Published in Scottsdale SENIOR Magazine

After my beloved husband passed away, I found myself alone for the first time in over 50 years. It wasn’t so bad when my children they were all surrounding me, but as they live in different states, they would soon be leaving. Each invited me to live with them but I didn’t want to interfere with their lives or add to their responsibilities as each had enough taking care of their own families. […]