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Linda B. was born in Visalia, CA in May of 1947. She is the oldest of two children, but she wasn’t her brother’s biggest fan when he came home. She even asked her mother to take Michael back, but she wouldn’t. One of her most vivid memories of him was a car ride when he … Continued

Moving into a new place can be intimidating or scary, but it can also be fun and exciting. When you move into Renaissance Village Murrieta, you join the Renaissance Villages Family. This community is your home, and we encourage you to treat it as such. To further welcome and embrace new residents, we’ve created the … Continued

In reflecting on her own life, Nancy L. shares that despite all she’s faced, she’s had a wonderful life. The happiness she exudes is contagious. We enjoyed getting to know her better as she shared her story for Senior Spotlight. Nancy was born on February 23, 1931, and grew up in Bloomington, Illinois. She grew … Continued

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are an estimated 5.5 million people, 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease. With this number growing each day, families need senior living communities that offer Memory Care services. As a result, Renaissance Village Rancho Belago reopened its newly remodeled Memory Care Villa on Monday, March 25. Villa Montaña provides memory care services for residents with Alzheimer’s disease … Continued

We invite you to Renaissance Village Murrieta’s Grand Opening of the Assisted Living Villa. Our grand opening is Thursday, April 18 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. You can stop by and tour our beautiful Assisted Living Villa and enjoy wine and appetizers prepared by Chef Mariel and her team. Door prizes will also be raffled … Continued

At Renaissance Villages our mission is to create great days for residents. As such, our communities are always looking for innovative ways to enhance resident care. Judith Pierfax, Regional Executive Director, received certification as an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. Pierfax received certification through the National Council of Dementia Care Practitioners (NCCDP). Providing care … Continued

Getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up on the things you love to do. There are plenty of activities out there that seniors can do inside and outside the home. Need senior activities ideas? We’ve got you covered. Looking for a social outlet and a fun time? Enjoying games like Bingo, Bunco, Bridge, … Continued

Renaissance Villages has a commitment to excellence when it comes to the services we offer seniors and their families. We customize our premier senior living communities to be the best in class. Each of our senior living apartments is perfect for seniors looking for somewhere to call home. But that doesn’t stop when they cross … Continued

You took on the task of caring for your parent after they received a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis. But, now you feel as though you can’t keep them safe, you’re feeling burnt out, or your parent is bored. Caring for your mom or dad used to be more manageable, but lately, the task is daunting, … Continued

People often use in-home care and home health care interchangeably. However, the two are very different types of care services. Home health care is physician-directed, short-term care that assists seniors recovering from a hospital stay, injury, or illness in their home. Seniors can receive physical or occupational therapy, medical social work, speech language pathology or home health aide. A doctor must prescribe … Continued