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Friday photo: Austin seniors get crafty

Residents at Buckner Villas crafted different paintings at this week’s art class. From animals to flowers, each resident chose to paint something specific to their tastes. 91-year-old...
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Friday photo: Thank you, mentors!

January is National Mentor Month, and no mentors have more impact than those who serve through Buckner! Fifteen children are part of a new partnership with iStation...
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Going back in time: Senior shares genealogy hobby

January is National Hobby Month, so each week we're featuring different hobbies and talents of residents at Buckner senior living communities. This week, meet Bob Gloyna, the...
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Texas Rangers Foundation announces partnership with Buckner International

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation today announced a major partnership with Buckner International designed to strengthen the lives of area youth and their families who utilize the...
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How to choose the right senior living community

After nearly 30 years in the senior living industry, I’ve seen hundreds of people looking to find the right community. Adult children hoping to move their parents...
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Faith Focus: University encourages students to live in ‘actual reality’

Georgetown University is installing a unique section of seating for its Jan. 20 basketball game against St. John's University. Each person in the section will wear a...
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Friday photo: Leaders bring Disney hospitality to Buckner

Staff from Buckner Retirement Services traveled to “the happiest place on Earth” this week to learn from leaders in the hospitality industry at the Disney Institute. The...
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Friday photo: Albert Reyes visits new Family Hope Center in Guatemala

Last week, Albert Reyes, president and CEO of Buckner International, traveled to Guatemala with other Buckner staff and supporters to visit the new Buckner Family Hope Center in...
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Lifelong fisherman finds fishing paradise at Westminster Place

January is National Hobby Month, so each week we're featuring different hobbies and talents of residents at Buckner senior living communities. This week, meet Jerry Blissette, the...
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Thank you for changing lives

Thank you for your prayers, energy and support for our ministries in 2017. Because of you, children were protected. Families were strengthened. Seniors were served. God moved...
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