Are you familiar with the concept of “active aging”? It’s a term the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted in the late 1990s, and it centers on factors in addition to healthcare that affect how people age, individually and collectively. If you take a look at how the WHO defines active aging, it’s easy to see […]

Memory care is a specialized form of long-term care designed to meet the unique needs of individuals experiencing memory loss, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This type of care focuses on creating a safe, structured environment with programs and activities that help improve the quality of life for residents. The Variel of […]

Seniors and their loved ones who are looking for assisted living in California are fortunate to have plenty of options. The state has more senior assisted living homes than any other in the country. Depending on which source you consult, the number of California assisted living facilities ranges from approximately 4,400 to more than 7,800. […]

Assisted living is a senior living option that provides personalized care and support for older adults who need help with activities of daily living, often referred to as ADLs. ADLs include things such as bathing, dressing, medication management and meal preparation. Residents of assisted living communities receive help with these tasks while still maintaining a […]

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 […]

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 […]