Blog
Stories & insights
Filter
How learning a new skill can improve memory in senior adults
Crossword puzzles. Crafting. Physical activity. These and other mentally stimulating activities have long been known to improve memory and brain activity in senior adults. However, studies show...
Writing a legacy: Senior publishes book at 83
Wanda Simar is the least likely candidate to write a book. At 83 years old, the Orange, Texas, native has only a high school education. She spent...
How to make friends later in life
“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other is gold.” Most of us have heard this classic jingle that teaches the importance...
What young Christians can learn from senior adults
An 84-year-old retiree and a young college graduate. On the surface, these two don't have much in common. One communicates almost entirely through 21st century technology and...
10th Annual Calder Woods Christmas Tour of Lights
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Calder Woods in Beaumont! The senior living community is hosting the 10th annual Calder Woods Tour of Lights on...
Parkway Place staff joins Aldine Family Hope Center to serve Thanksgiving meal
HOUSTON-- The Houston community and surrounding areas are filled with needs, needs that feel especially great during the holidays. This week, Parkway Place and Buckner Hospice leadership joined the...
A lifetime of gratitude
The Thanksgiving holiday always brings the question, “What are you thankful for?” Many senior adults would probably tell you they could write a whole book just answering...
How to engage a loved one with Alzheimer’s this Thanksgiving
For families dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia, holiday gatherings can be anything but restful. Caregivers and family members often wonder how to approach conversation, particularly when the...
Faith Focus: His was the last plane out
His was the last plane out. 999 planes before his made it over the Austrian countryside, but someone had to take the hit. Puett Willcox was it....
Double service: Parkway Place veteran teaches patriotism
Fighting in one world war would be plenty for most people. One military branch too. But Aaron Mendoza is not like most people. The 92-year-old Parkway Place...