The ladies of Mayberry Gardens came together for their annual tea party last week. It was an event where many wore their finest dress and their very own decorated hats.
It was an excellent tea party with the finest of drinks and entertainments. Here are a few pictures.
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…
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…
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!
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…
It’s a hard topic to bring up with loved ones, but examining whether or not it’s time to move to a senior community is necessary. Family members sometimes can feel tongue-tied when they believe that it may be time for a senior community. It can often bring up this image of a cold, sterile place where your loved…
If you’re concerned about how well your senior will fit in with his or her new senior living community, there are steps you can take to ensure they enjoy their stay. These steps are simple enough for anybody to execute. Bring Personalized Items Make your loved one feel at home by bringing as many personalized…