Author: Renaissance Village

The holiday season is upon us, and you most likely have already started shopping for your loved ones. We know that finding that perfect gift can be difficult, so we’ve compiled a list of ideas for gifts for senior citizens in assisted living. Adult Coloring Book: Who says you cannot color as a senior citizen? … Continued

You’ve spent your whole life working hard, and now is the time to take it easy and enjoy your retirement. Luxury senior living gives you the very best care with all the comforts of home. Renaissance Villages offers resort style living with spacious apartments, exquisite dining services, and engaging activities and special events. Below is … Continued

Are you looking into Veteran’s Benefits to help cover assisted living or memory care costs? You may not be aware of recent changes made to VA Pension rules by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Below we’ve compiled a list of the main differences you need to consider in applying for VA Pension. First of all, … Continued

I was talking to my sister about the PB&J tooth sandwich, and she’d asked how long it had been since Joe was diagnosed with dementia and then she asked me if it was “getting hard” to be with Joe. Here was my response to her questions: “I guess the answer depends on one’s definition of … Continued

Robert “Bob” J. is this month’s Resident Senior Spotlight. Bob was born in Albany, Georgia 150 miles south of Columbus. He’s the second oldest of four boys. Bob remembers always rough housing with his brothers and he feels they had a good upbringing. They grew up as “military brats” as his father was in the United States Air Force. This caused … Continued

This month’s Murrieta Senior Resident Spotlight is Ethel K.  Ethel K. was born in Artesia, California during the summer of 1929. She was an only child, but her parents also adopted a boy that lived with them. Her grandmother owned a restaurant that Ethel worked at waiting tables as a teenager. During the Great Depression, … Continued

It has been my personal experience as well as observing others’ experiences with the same issue–the penchant that Alz/ dementia sufferers have for asking the same question over and over again. This behavior is probably one of the most difficult to deal with. I think, too, that it is so difficult because it seems to start early in the disease, at least … Continued

Looking for independent living options for seniors? There are plenty of different options out there, but which one is right for you? Below we highlight the different types of living options for seniors. This senior living option is great for seniors who live an active lifestyle. Additionally, some communities may have age requirements between the … Continued

Families often find themselves facing the question: What is the difference between assisted living and independent living facilities? In seeking senior care for a loved one you may be unsure of what’s the right fit. There are several differences between these two types of senior living communities. Below we will take a look at independent … Continued

Renaissance Village Murrieta is once again partnering with the California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to offer a new and FREE three part-series to residents and the local community. The new series is titled: Living with Early Memory Loss. This series is great for those who are experiencing early memory loss and their families. The … Continued