Resident Spotlight Story: Dr. Betty Mill
A Life of Caring – Now Surrounded by Community When Dr. Betty Mill moved to the community nearly four years ago, she brought with her a lifetime of caring for others. A nurse practitioner
Wellness-First Retirement Communities: A Growing Trend in Senior Living
As people live longer and remain active well into retirement, many older adults are rethinking what they want from a retirement community. In the past, senior living options were often designed primarily around assistance
Where ‘Financially Qualified’ Meets ‘Financial Confidence’ in a Retirement Community Move
Deciding whether to move into a senior living community is often driven not just by housing needs but by deep emotional, financial, and practical concerns. Many older adults and their loved ones express a
“Johnny D” Dickman Brings the Airwaves to Life
Residents and listeners across the Northern Neck now have a new voice to tune in to every Wednesday afternoon. RWC resident John “Johnny D” Dickman is the host of a weekly radio show on
How Senior Living Communities Prepare for Winter Storms (So Residents Don’t Have To)
The recent severe winter weather reminded millions of Americans just how powerful Mother Nature can be. From heavy snow and frigid temperatures to power outages and icy roads, the storm challenged families and communities
How Continuing Care Retirement Communities Support Senior Heart Health
Valentine’s Day is often associated with flowers, chocolates, and time with loved ones — but it’s also the perfect time to give your heart a little extra love. For older adults, heart health plays
Roommate Series: Our Trip Interrupted
By Betty Mill, Ph.D. When my roommate and I decided to leave our jobs at Yale-New Haven hospital, we set out on a three-month road trip that would take us to several places through
My Family Crow
By Ed Townes My father, a banker who headed the mortgage department, came home one day with a baby crow given to him by a customer. Dad turned over the crow to me and
Waitlist Realities and the Future of Senior Living
We recently received an email from a myLifeSite user that got my attention; not because it was unusual, but because it was so representative of what we’re hearing more often across the country: “We
Surviving Nazi Germany
By Frank Lewis This is a heart-warming story of one man’s journey from being born under German Nazi rule and later moved to America where he thrived. John Kalepp is my brother-in-law, and this