
Taking Steps to Avoid Falls By: Breanna Walker
By Breanna Walker, Marketing Department, All of us have experienced moments of dizziness or unsteadiness from time to time. Occasionally losing your footing or tripping is a part of life. However, for some seniors, balance problems can become more than an infrequent...
read moreCrunch the Numbers: Staying in Your Home vs. Moving to a CCRC By Brad Breeding
Although continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, or life plan communities) offer residents many conveniences and amenities, the top reason that seniors cite for their desire to move to one of these communities is their full continuum of care services. In fact,...
read moreHelpful Tips for Downsizing in Retirement
One of the main reasons older adults put off downsizing or moving to a retirement community is dealing with all the “stuff” that has accumulated over the years. Yet, if done right, the process of downsizing may not be as daunting as you think. It may even be enjoyable...
read moreVolunteering By: Craig Statton
By: Craig Statton, Atherton CEO My father owned and operated a clothing store in our hometown for 40 years. He was active in every aspect of the community as president of the local Chamber of Commerce, member of the both the Rotary and Lion’s Club, leader in the...
read moreGifts By Jackie Rhoades
By: Jackie Rhoades, Atherton Residents Aroma of home-made cinnamon rolls Fresh flowers from a garden Sea breezes drifting in from the ocean Forest of Christmas pine trees Gentle winds caressing faces Warmth of the sun on a wintry day Soft skin of a new born baby...
read moreContinuing care retirement community can be a senior’s best friend By: Dennis McFadden
By: Dennis McFadden Retired, President/CEO “Mom, are you sure that you are going to be OK now that Dad is gone?” For large numbers of seniors, the answer will not simply deal with the grief occasioned by the loss of a beloved spouse. Seniors face a variety of money...
read moreThe Healing Power of Pets for Seniors By: Barbara Ballinger
Barbara Ballinger | Updated August 20, 2018 Let’s face it. Getting older can be very lonely. Loved ones and friends move or pass away, and it becomes increasingly difficult to leave the house and participate in once-loved activities. But there is once source of...
read moreStill while Moving By: Chuck Cluff
Reflections by Chuck Cluff, Atherton resident since 2004 Passage: Romans 8:28 “ And we know that all things work together for good to those who are called according to His purpose.” At this very second we earthlings are moving 67,000 miles per hour around our sun....
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