Traditions are what makes the Holidays special. We are so grateful for the Naaman FFA and Horticulture Department for including us in their Christmas Traditions. Every year they bring beautiful Christmas Arrangements and deliver them to each of our homes. Thank you for brightening our Holidays!
Many people think that socialization is something that is only important to children and becomes less a necessity as people age. The reality is that everyone seeks fulfilling relationships and a strong sense of belonging no matter the age. As people grow older, sometimes they start to live a more closed off lifestyle that borders…
Our Christmas trees and stockings are up and the activity calendar is now up on the website. We are grateful to all the churches, youth groups, and entertainers who are gearing up to provide some holiday cheer for our residents. We have a lot going on this month!
Thank you to the local Montessori School for bringing their students to trick or treat with our residents. You can see our staff and visiting nurses dressed up along with them!
Recently the residents at Mayberry Gardens had a tribute to Elvis and his legacy. Below are some pictures and interesting facts about Elvis. Elvis’ famous black hair was dyed. His natural color was brown His breakthrough hit was Heartbreak Hotel, released in 1956 – a song inspired by a newspaper article about a local suicide….
The step in a senior’s life when he or she relocates to assisted living is often emotional and frightening. The difficulty accepting a new residence can have adverse effects on her mood and physical health. As a loved one, it is your goal to make transitioning as pleasant as possible to avoid problems that come…
Recently, Jean Pierz celebrated her 97th birthday at Mayberry Gardens and marked her third year of being a member of the Mayberry Community. We are so blessed to have Jean as part of our community. Here is a short bio of her written by her daughter Nancy: Jean was born and raised in Chicago’s “Back of the…