February is Black History Month, a time when we pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who fought through adversity and paved the way for generations to come. This month we take the time to celebrate the triumphs and stories of our black residents and team members, honoring their contributions to their communities and shedding light on their legacies.
So many of our residents reached out with words of wisdom, personal stories, or sentiments about Black History Month. Many of our residents impacted younger generations through their work, either as educators, government workers, role models or law enforcement officers.
January 27th is Holocaust Remembrance Day. As we reflect on this tragic event, we honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, and the millions of others affected by the Nazi regime. We also want to take the time to celebrate the amazing lives of survivors, heroes and descendants of those who lived through these trying times. This date was chosen by the United Nations as it commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pacifica Senior Living is celebrating Thanksgiving with words of thanks and gratitude. We asked residents from across our many communities to share some of the things they appreciate most. Taking time to appreciate the things we are grateful for is a great way to reflect on another wonderful year at Pacifica Senior Living.
From thanks for one another, our loved ones, and the many opportunities and experiences they have shared over the years, or residents are reminding us to appreciate what really matters most in life, and share gratitude for all we have.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month which marks an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about the impact of breast cancer. One of the major goals of this awareness month is ensuring all women have access to mammograms and breast cancer screenings which can lead to early detection, as well as ensuring everyone has access to support systems.
This month, Virginia of
Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield turned 101. Over the last 100 years, she has seen many changes, from political to environmental, advances in technology, and the globalization of the world. We reached out to Virginia to hear a little bit about what these past 101 years have taught her, and what wisdom she wanted to share with others - whichever generation they are from.
At Pacifica Senior Living, building a community that is full of love, compassion, care, and warm hearts is at the heart of what we do, We want each and every community to feel like a true home where you or your loved one can build a life, enjoy retirement, or get the most out of your golden years.
Each of our communities have amazing residents, each with incredible stories and lives. Here are some of the stories of love from just a few of the amazing couples that call Pacifica communities home.
June 6th is the anniversary of D-Day, which marks the day - in 1944 - in which Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy during the World War II Operation Overlord. This effort was the largest seaborne invasion in history, and was a momentous effort which eventually led to the liberation of France.
This is a poignant day for those that fought and served in the war, or who lost loved ones during that time. For many, it is a solemn day of remembrance and a time to pay respect to those who fought for our freedoms.
At 96 years young, Rose is a treasure to all who know her. She has sought to use her life to enrich others we have been blessed to have her as a resident at our Forest Trace community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for over 5 years. Life was not always easy for Rose though. As a child, she grew up in Germany and faced firsthand the terrors of World War II and survived the Holocaust. After the war ended, she spent the next three years as a refugee before landing in New York in 1948.
It is our pleasure to introduce you to another of our remarkable residents, Helen M. Not only is she a beloved resident at Pacifica Senior Living Northridge, but she is also a centenarian, having just celebrated her 101st birthday!
Helen was born in Brooklyn, New York, and lived much of her early years on the East Coast. As she grew older, she made her way to the West Coast where she has lived for a number of years, eventually settling in Northridge, California at our Pacifica Senior Living residence.
Helen married her husband Murray after they met in high school, and together they had 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. In the time they had together they built a loving family, most of whom all live within relatively close proximity to Helen in California.
Although Helen would describe herself as quiet and shy, that didn’t stop her for spending over 20 years as an elementary school teacher, an accomplishment that is particularly dear to her heart. In addition to her love for the classroom and love of teaching, Helen loved traveling. She spent a lot of her time visiting new places all across the globe, making memories. These days, she is happy to be in a cozy spot reading and enjoying one of her favorite snacks, cookies!
Helen has no doubt seen much in her 101 years and is a treasure to all who know her. We are all better for encountering her, and she brings a smile to the staff and residents' faces every day, becoming an integral part of our Northridge community. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve her at Pacifica Senior Living Northridge and look forward to celebrating 102 with her next year. Wishing you a warm Happy Birthday, Helen, from all of us at Pacifica!
When you participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s you are part of a mission and team that spreads across the country. Just like everything else in the world at this time, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s may look a little different, but it will go on with the same commitment to ending Alzheimer’s that we’ve always had and always will have. But, with the changes to the world in mind, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s this year will be a mobile walk where participants will join via computer or tablet. The event will still consist of the opening ceremony, speakers, sponsor spotlights, promise garden ceremony, countdown to step off, and of course, the walk itself.
In the last two years, the Pacifica family has raised over $83,000 for this, and we are looking to beat our high water mark of $45,500 raised in 2019, so, we encourage you to walk wherever you are—home, work, neighborhood, park—wherever your favorite venue may be. Walk with your team. There is even a walk app so you can experience all the mission moments as you walk. Each Pacifica Senior Living community will be participating in their own unique way that works for that individual community. To start a walk team, join a walk team, donate, find out date of your local walk, or even just find out location of the promise garden, visit the Walk to End Alzheimer's offical page. If you would like to donate to your local Pacifica Senior Living Walk to End Alzheimer’s team, please reach out to your closest Pacifica Senior Living community and join us in raising money for this worthy cause.
Though we don't have pictures from this year's walk, see the good our Pacifica family has helped to do in 2019 with our participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer's. We're so proud of every resident, staff member, caregiver, family member, friend, even dogs, who walked with us to help find an end to this horrible disease.