Lauren Witt
 
WWII B-17 Pilot’s Next Mission: A National Home Front Heroes Day
Almost 80 years ago, Dallas resident John “Lucky” Luckadoo flew 25 missions as a B-17 bomber pilot in the U.S. Eighth Air Force during World War II, serving...
Presbyterian Village North     May 23 2019
Vietnam and Korean War Veteran Shares Experiences in Honor of Memorial Day
For Steve Dukkony, an 87-year-old resident of La Posada (a premier senior living community in Palm Beach Gardens), being a professional military officer and...
La Posada     May 23 2019
Faith Presbyterian Hospice Honors Lost Loved Ones Through Spring Memorial and Balloon Release
When trying to cope with grief after the passing of a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to do. It’s not about learning how to let go of that person or...
Faith Presbyterian Hospice     May 23 2019
Baptist Retirement Community Relocates Therapy Gym to Updated Location Near Healthcare Entities
Baptist Retirement Community (BRC), a continuing care retirement community in the Concho Valley, is remodeling various aspects of the 100-acre community...
Baptist Retirement Community     May 23 2019
Sculpture Competition Announced for “Art for Heroes Award” for the Veterans Institute for Film and M
The Veterans Institute for Film and Media (VIFM), a Dallas Film educational initiative, has announced its search for a sculptor to create the organization’s...
Dallas Film     May 23 2019
Waltonwood Cary Parkway Recognizes Current and Former Nurses During National Nurses Week
For many, being a nurse isn’t just a career – it’s a calling. Just ask Janet Wright and Dottie Wallin, who have more than 70 years of combined nursing...
Waltonwood Cary Parkway     May 22 2019
Sagewood at Daybreak Resident Makes It His Life’s Mission to Make Others Smile
If you stop by Sagewood at Daybreak in the early hours of the morning, chances are you’ll find Jim Broadwater up and about as he makes his way to the...
SAGEWOOD AT DAYBREAK     May 20 2019
John Falldine Named Executive Director of The Legacy Midtown Park
The Legacy Senior Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of John Falldine as executive director of The Legacy Midtown Park , a premier rental...
The Legacy Midtown Park     May 17 2019
Wax On, Wax off…Senior Residents at Emerald Court to Begin Karate Classes
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of karate is most likely Carl Douglas’ classic song “ Kung Fu Fighting ” or even the 80s’ classic “ The Karate...
Emerald Court     May 14 2019
Local Church Volunteers Help Bring Church Services to Senior Residents at Equinox Terrace
For many, religion is an important aspect of life and wellbeing. This is especially true for seniors, as they traditionally make up the largest population of...
Equinox Terrace     May 14 2019
The Legacy Senior Communities Announces Addition of Hospice Services
Melissa Orth, president and CEO of The Legacy Senior Communities, is pleased to announce the expansion of its services through The Legacy at Home with the...
The Legacy Senior Communities     May 14 2019
Calder Woods Names “Volunteer of the Year” During Community’s Annual Volunteer Breakfast
Calder Woods recently honored its many volunteers and presented two “Volunteer of the Year” awards during the senior living community’s annual recognition...
Buckner Calder Woods     May 14 2019
Seniors Collect Donations for Scottish Rite Hospital
After hearing the moving childhood story of concierge Annette Alvarez, residents and associates at HarborChase of the Park Cities (a community of luxury senior...
Former Choir Teacher Provides Music Therapy for Memory Care Residents at Parkway Place
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the effect on the family can be overwhelming and trigger a range of emotions. Virginia...
Parkway Place     May 3 2019
Retired P.E. Teacher Celebrates Physical Wellness Month and Encourages Others to Stay Active
This April, residents at Wheelock Terrace are celebrating Physical Wellness Month. And for one retired physical education teacher, physical wellness is her...
Wheelock Terrace     May 2 2019
The Legacy Senior Communities Commemorates Passover
The Legacy Senior Communities believes in the importance of celebrating shared traditions that create a bond across generations. It’s for this reason that the...
The Legacy Willow Bend to Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Daffodil Garden in Observance of Yom Has
It’s difficult for many people to imagine the scale of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust, as they are far removed from life today. However, for...
The Legacy Willow Bend Goes Green in Effort to Be More Environmentally Friendly
When it comes to making an impact on those around them, the residents of The Legacy Willow Bend, Plano’s only life care retirement community, regularly seek new...
The Legacy Willow Bend Provides Next-Level Service in Senior Living Dining
When it comes to the ultimate dining experience, consumers today are looking for the next best meal where the food is not only good to eat but Instagram...
Buckner Westminster Place Hosts Dog Show for Residents
It was pets on parade at Buckner Westminster Place as residents and team members of the senior living community faced off in a dog show. Last Friday, 12 dogs...
Buckner Westminster Place     May 2 2019
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