Friends are some of the most important people in our lives. They can make us feel loved, encourage us to have fun, and are some of the strongest and deepest types of connection we form with others. For seniors and older adults, having friends can have a profound effect on their mental health, quality of life, and overall well being.
Sarah S. from Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa recently celebrated her 105th birthday, surrounded by friends, family and loved ones. Our team loved being able to share in this special moment with her, and share in her joy at seeing her family come together around her.
Over the course of 100 years, Muriel has seen a lot of change. This past March, Muriel, a resident of Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst, celebrated her 100th birthday with friends, family and loved ones.
Muriel is an active member of the community who lived an incredible life. She originally hails from Sheffield, England, where she lived out her early years being known as the spunky and daring one among her friends.
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.