After losing his wife of 40 years, Robert turned to spirituality as his guiding light through the darkness of grief. Each morning, he found a quiet corner of his home, lit a candle and sought comfort from a higher power. During walks along the Corbin Canyon Trail, he paused to meditate in the stillness of […]
Getting To Know Gilbert Carrasco, The Variel’s New Executive Director
Gilbert Carrasco is someone who follows his instincts. When he first visited The Variel last November to begin the executive director interview process, he immediately connected with our luxury senior living community. The staff, the residents, the design, the culture, the location — all of it just felt right. “That’s how I gauge things. I’ve […]
4 Basic Tips on How to Stay Safe Online and Avoid Getting Scammed
As people of all ages spend more time online, scammers and hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Consumers reported losing almost $9 billion dollars in scams last year, according to data released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — an increase of more than 30% compared with 2021. Online shopping was among the top five types of […]
The Variel VIP Program: A Personal Testimonial
Hear from two of our VIP Program members on why they decided The Variel was the right place for them. My wife Sande and I are 83 and 85, respectively. We have lived in a large home in Encino for 48 years and raised our children here. We have entertained our families and friends here and […]