Every older adult’s situation is unique, which is one reason that deciding when is the best time to move into a retirement community can be so challenging. Moving into a community that offers multiple levels of care often makes the decision easier. Seniors who are ready to leave behind the responsibilities of maintaining a house […]

Finding Your (Recreational) Bliss Through Inspired Senior Living

A major advantage of the Southern California lifestyle is the option to venture outside nearly any day of the year and be comfortable. This time of year is ideal for wandering through the local farmers market, exploring a new hiking trail or indulging in a wine tasting … while on safari! With all there is […]

In 2020, wildfires destroyed 4.2 million acres in California. As of mid-October this year, 2.5 million acres had burned. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, “wildfires aren’t a question of if, but only a question of when.” Where are the fires most likely to occur in California? A […]

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 […]

Keith’s addition to The Variel team as executive director brings us another step closer to our anticipated opening in spring 2022. We feel fortunate to welcome Keith to The Variel as our Executive Director. He brings with him more than 30 years of experience in California senior living. That experience includes hands-on involvement in the […]