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Experience Worry-Free, All-Inclusive Memory Care Pricing
“When your loved one requires the care of a specialized memory care community, the last thing you want to worry about is hidden fees and surprise costs,” says Doris Lea, Executive Director of Hidden Springs of McKinney, a luxury retirement community that is now open...
Upscale Amenities: High-End Meets Tech-Savvy at Hidden Springs
It’s those extra little touches that transform something from good to great. Some call them finishing touches, some call them icing on the cake and some – like Hidden Springs of McKinney – call them just what you’d expect. “We say that high-end meets high-tech at our...
3 Ways Boomers Are Making a Difference in Our Community
How do you want to make a difference in the world? What sort of legacy are you hoping to leave? Baby Boomers – the 77 million Americans who were born between 1944 and 1964 – have been making a difference to society and the world since they were young, and they aren’t...
Finding Fulfillment and Joy in Your Golden Years
Hooray! You’ve retired! Now’s your chance to sit back, relax and enjoy life the way you want it. You no longer have to go to work and there’s nothing you have to do – only the things that you want to do. Doesn’t that sound amazing? As many retirees discover, “not...
The Hidden (and Delicious) Benefits of Dining in Senior Living
The dinner table has been a gathering place since, well, we first had dinner tables. Think of some of your favorite memories, and we imagine that food plays a huge part in them. Family dinners, holiday gatherings, evenings out with friends – food nourishes our bodies...
Is It Age-Related Forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s?
“Oh, I’m having a senior moment!” is something many of us (even us younger folk) have exclaimed from time to time. It does make one feel silly when you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there, or if you tear the house apart looking for your glasses only...
The Ultimate Texas Bucket List: COVID-19 Edition
Welcome to summertime 2020! This year certainly looks a lot different than we all envisioned when the ball dropped this past New Year’s Eve. A lot has changed over these past several months, but one thing hasn’t changed: summer vacation, and the annual trek of making...
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Larry And Rev. Paulette Magnuson
When you’ve lived a rich, adventurous life, it can be a difficult decision to make the move to a senior living community – however, a move doesn’t mean giving up your lifestyle, social opportunities and lifelong experiences! In fact, it often enriches them while...
6 Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
As the weather gets warmer, the grass starts greening and trees start blooming, we’re all naturally drawn outside into the spring air ... and those with green thumbs get ready to head into the garden. Gardening is an incredibly popular pastime – according to a 2018...
Dementia 101: What Are the Different Types of Dementia?
The terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” are often used interchangeably. This can lead to some confusion – are they the same thing? If not, what are the differences? And are there different aspects to treatment? How do we determine what type of dementia a loved...
In Bloom: Wildflower Season in Texas
Every year, Texans wait anxiously for the day when bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes fill the hills with vibrant color. “There are so many incredible native wildflowers that come to life in spring, like Indian blankets, Blackfoot daisies, prickly poppies and, of...
Everything Seniors Need to Know to Stay Happy, Healthy and Connected While at Home
There’s no place like home, but when something happens that requires us to remain there, we can often feel the urge to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. Although it’s currently difficult to enjoy all there is to offer, it doesn’t mean that you can’t remain happy,...