Posted on October 3, 2014 by Admin
The residents of our community absolutely love young people. Sometimes I joke that they only like young people, puppies, and babies. Of course, that's an exaggeration but there is an element of truth there. Whenever I bring young people into the community, even the most introverted residents come out of their shells and light up with joy. (more…)
Posted on February 12, 2014 by Admin
No matter how old we grow, we never lose our desire for a thrill: the feeling of exhilaration, a mixture of excitement and fear. It’s the kind that makes adrenaline rush through our bodies on a rollercoaster ride. The kind that lets us escape from our ordinary lives, even just for a moment.
Something thrilling. (more…)
Posted on December 18, 2013 by Admin
My mother, Jean Hoffman, lives at Atria at St. Joseph’s in Jupiter, Florida. She has been in that community for almost four years and is now 91 years old. She loves being there, but misses my father who passed away four years ago. (more…)