Author: Renaissance Village

Though memory loss tends to affect older adults, this is not a normal part of aging. Dementia is progressive, but it’s one that does not affect every person the same way. The rate you or a loved one progresses through dementia can vary. However, the 7 Stages of Dementia characterize the state of an individual’s … Continued

We love how each of our residents has a unique and beautiful story of how they’ve become the people they are today. In fact, with Derek and Maria J., this is no different when it comes to this resident couple. Maria was born May 17, 1934, in San Marino, a small enclave surrounded by Italy. … Continued

Spending time by yourself is great for rest and reflection. However, when you spend most of your time alone, it can wear on the mind. As humans, we need supportive relationships and social interaction. For seniors, this is no different. Socialization for seniors is essential, and when neglected, it does more harm than good. No … Continued

We know that cost is a huge factor to consider when deciding on the right assisted living community for you or your loved one. As such, it’s important to understand how to go about paying for assisted living and what that entails. Below we’ll discuss what you need to know about cost when it comes … Continued

Watching your loved one’s Alzheimer’s or dementia progress is hard. As time goes on, caring for your loved one’s needs can also be challenging to carry out. You may feel defeated or even guilty at the thought of needing help. However, you’re not alone in this struggle or feeling. Memory care is an excellent option … Continued

One of the most admirable acts a person can do is lay down his or her life for others. This sacrifice is something many of the seniors in our country did over the years. With a growing need for living options for seniors, many of our veterans are unaware of the benefits available to them. … Continued

The thought of leaving the comfort of their home may scare seniors, especially when faced with the idea of moving to an assisted living community. However, we can assure you that the pros for senior living far outweigh the cons. Below we will list out the benefits of moving into assisted living. Assisted living communities … Continued

This quarter’s Murrieta Resident Spotlight is Ann M. She was born in Luther, Oklahoma on September 5. She was one of four children and enjoyed passing time reading books and playing with paper dolls. Ann would occasionally babysit for her neighbors, but as a high school student, she worked as a soda jerk. She worked at … Continued

With the various challenges we faced this year with the Coronavirus pandemic, we wanted to make sure that our residents and mother’s felt special despite not getting to spend close time with their family. We reached out to various members of the community and invited them to take part in our Mother’s Day Parade at … Continued