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Austin seniors make blankets for the homeless
Austin sees its coolest temperatures during January, with overnight lows in the city often reaching freezing or dipping below. These frigid temperatures pose extra difficulty for the...
How to become a foster parent
The process of becoming a foster parent might seem daunting-a never-ending season of procedures and paperwork-but Buckner will help you every step of the way. And when a...
Want to know more about foster care and adoption? Hit the books!
The journey of foster care is one of the most wonderful anyone will take. It can also be extremely difficult. Education is the key to understanding the...
Faith Focus: What is this thing?
Yesterday for worship I snuck into the sparsely populated balcony of my church and sat with the folks who hope no one notices they are there. Many...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...