The Individual by Chuck Cluff
Reflections by Chuck Cluff, Atherton resident since 2004 Passage: Luke 15 Why is there so much interest in the single individual to Jesus in the Bible? Why is one person so valued? Because when you love someone a lot they are important. They matter! At family...
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Expanding Freedom- by guest writer and CCRC resident, Julia Wood
The following story is part of a joint project between myLifeSite and Senior Correspondent where we ask people to report on their senior living decision process. When my husband and I retired from 40-year faculty careers, we were in our sixties, healthy and active,...
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A New View of Retirement by guest author Bob Marshall
The following story is part of a joint project between myLifeSite and Senior Correspondent where we ask people to report on their senior living decision process. I had lost a spouse. My instinct was to remain close to all that was familiar, my friends and community....
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Finger-Flickin’ Chicken By: John Heck
We bring you this great story from John Heck, one of our most beloved and happy residents at Atherton who we recently lost. John delighted us with his stories for many, many years. We offer this to honor and remember his memory, his terrific sense of humor, and his...
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Moments of Satisfaction by Chuck Cluff
Reflections by Chuck Cluff, Atherton resident since 2004 Passage: Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep me in perfect peace as my mind is focused on you.” We can take the tedium of life if interspersed with moments of satisfaction. Everyone needs times when they feel relaxed and...
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A Smart Watch and a Simple Prescription By Craig Statton
A couple of years ago I was sitting in the doctor’s office after experiencing some chest pains and shortness of breath. It was one of those scary doctor visits. As it turned out, I was fine; but the doctor said, “You need to lose some weight and relieve your stress....
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Empty Shoes By; Jackie Rhodes
Jackie Rhodes have been an Atherton resident since 2014 The lady in this story doesn’t need a name. She is all of us. She works hard at her job cleaning rooms for older people who need assistance. Not only do they need help with their chores, but sometimes they want...
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Keeping Your Mind Active In Long Term Care
Keeping your brain sharp while living in an elderly care facility can seem challenging at times. Often, people consider the need to maintain their physical health, tossing mental health to the side and neglecting to exercise their brains. In order to maintain mental...
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