For the month of November, we are teaming up again with the ACTS Methodist Food Bank to collect canned goods to benefit local residents of Garland and Richardson. Last year this canned food drive was a huge success and we collected close to 1,000 pounds of canned goods. Please feel free to bring in some…
Laverne, a resident at Mayberry Gardens in Garland, proudly shows the shirt that she has owned and worn for 50 years on the 4th of July. We are excited to celebrate the 4th of July with you Laverne and for showing your patriotic spirit and 50 year achievement.
Our residents were delighted yesterday to way a performance of Cinderella by a local children’s theater from Richardson. The fairy god-mother was particularly entertaining in this production! We are looking forward to the next performance of Mary Poppins.
Darren Sapp spoke and met with many of our residents today. Darren is a local author who has written three books and many short stories. He is U.S. Navy fleck deck veteran and loves to share and write inspiring stories of courageous characters. Darren shared many of the stories he experienced while serving in the Navy…
Luvera Humphrey recently celebrated her 83rd birthday at Mayberry Gardens. Vera is known on our property for her energy, compassion, and dancing! Vera currently is part of our Resident Welcome Committee and serves with understanding as she knows the difficulty of transitioning to assisted living. If you saw Vera at Mayberry Gardens today, you would…
For a recent school project Ashely decided to visit her great aunt Janie, a resident of Mayberry Gardens, and give notes and gifts to the caregivers who care for her and 10 other residents. We are grateful for her act of kindness and appreciation for the caregivers in House 11. Thank you Ashley from Mayberry…
Fall Prevention is an important aspect of caring for Seniors. Here are some facts on falls in assisted living: -More than 33% of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States. -20% to 30% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as bruises, hip fractures or head traumas. -Approximately…