On Veterans Day, we take the time to reflect on the freedoms and rights of this great country, and extend our deepest thanks to all those who have served and fought for the United States of America. We honor those who gave their years of service and dedicated their lives to keep us and our country safe.
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.
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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.
This March 8th is International Women’s Day and we want to take a moment to highlight some of the amazing women residents at Pacifica Senior Living and Meridian Communities. As we celebrate Women's Day, we want to share the accomplishments, stories, careers, and lives of the women of Pacifica. Each of these women has a unique and inspiring story that can be a light to others forging their own path.
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!
Pacifica Senior Living Palm Springs has the great honor of having Mr. David Kopay as a resident in our community! David moved into our community earlier this year, in February. We have absolutely loved having him, and he is one of the most well-known authors here. David joining our community has given us the opportunity to learn about his story—from playing in the NFL to his road to becoming an author. This amazing resident remains a public figure for the sport and his alma mater.
Most people think of Shirley Temple when they hear the song “Good Ship Lollipop”, but for Nancy Willis, it always conjures up memories of her childhood, the platform her dad built for her to tap dance on while her mom played the piano and her aunt the violin. Just 10 years old at the time, this is still one of her favorite memories of a fun-filled childhood.