We get it, we really do. One of the chief reasons people shy away from a post-retirement move is the fear that life will change dramatically. And the truth is that, yes, it will. But contrary to what that little voice inside your head (or that of your loved one) says, downsizing and making […]
How to Plan (and Survive) a Family Meeting for Moving Mom or Dad
The past holiday season may have been an eye-opening one for you or another family member. If you have an older loved one or parents who are living alone, family members may have noticed that Mom or Dad or Grandma or Grandpa have “slowed down” quite a bit or – even worse – may not […]
Questions to Ask When Touring Oklahoma City Retirement Communities
I totally get it. If you’re an older adult cautiously considering the idea of moving into a senior retirement community, the notion can be overwhelming. What? You? Among the voices swimming in your head, one cries loudly “No, no no!” And, if you’re a family member helping an older loved one prepare for the future, […]
The Epworth Villa Transformation
It has been exciting to see the recent transformation of Epworth Villa. Built back in the early 1990’s, it has always been a grand community with a beautiful exterior, but over time, it hadn’t seemed to keep up with the newer look and feel of it’s competitor properties. I must say, though, that it’s most […]
Bradford Village: Edmond’s Best Kept Retirement Living Secret
Bradford Village Retirement Community is unlike what most people think about when they think “independent senior living” or “retirement community.” This attractive neighborhood, consisting of 79 cottages, looks just like any other Edmond neighborhood built in the 1960s and 1970s, with sidewalks, driveways, porches, patios, and single family homes lining the streets off of North Boulevard and […]
A Community of Neighbors at Concordia Life Care
I had the privilege this week to spend some time at Concordia Life Care Community, a faith-based senior living continuing care retirement community located in Northwest Oklahoma City. Julie Davis, Director of Marketing, offered me the opportunity to see a few of their apartments and get acquainted with the residents and staff there. Servant hearts. During my […]
