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 […]

The holiday season often brings opportunities for families to spend quality time together. For those who are geographically scattered, the winter holiday season may be one of the few times they can gather. If you’ll be visiting with older relatives during the holidays, you may want to pay attention to any noticeable and significant changes […]

Having more leisure time is one of the great perks of retirement. For many, it means more time to travel, whether it’s a trip to visit family or an adventure in some exotic, faraway place. As we head into the winter holidays, you may be planning some travel of your own — maybe a road trip […]

“Music is life itself.” None other than Louis Armstrong said that, and whether or not you agree with him, there’s no mistaking the impact music can have on our mood, our memory and, as research has demonstrated repeatedly, our health. It’s easy to see why many senior living communities are exploring the benefits of music […]