Recently we had the Children’s Traveling Theatre come and perform a rendition of the Musical Annie.
This was a real treat for our residents who enjoyed hearing the children’s voices and seeing them perform.
It was a great event to remember!
What is bright red, sparkles, and dances in a well timed routine? The Maggie Birdsong Linedancers. They recently visited Mayberry Gardens and performed some of their dance routines for our residents. These ladies were incredible and some of them have been dancing together for more than 10 years. Our residents loved the activity and we…
Our residents were delighted yesterday to way a performance of Cinderella by a local children’s theater from Richardson. The fairy god-mother was particularly entertaining in this production! We are looking forward to the next performance of Mary Poppins.
It’s a hard topic to bring up with loved ones, but examining whether or not it’s time to move to a senior community is necessary. Family members sometimes can feel tongue-tied when they believe that it may be time for a senior community. It can often bring up this image of a cold, sterile place where your loved…
A popular activity at Mayberry Gardens is our Latin Rhythm Therapy. It seems that everywhere you look now, Zumba classes are popping up. There is just something in the beat of Latin Pop music that gets your body going and ready to exercise. Here are some pictures of our Latin Music Therapy. Viva la musica!
The step in a senior’s life when he or she relocates to assisted living is often emotional and frightening. The difficulty accepting a new residence can have adverse effects on her mood and physical health. As a loved one, it is your goal to make transitioning as pleasant as possible to avoid problems that come…
Puzzles are a surprisingly powerful way to work the memory and challenge the brain. In fact, they are one of the best ways that you can take care of your senior’s memory and even improve it. Here are a few tips for when and if you decide to integrate puzzles into your senior’s memory care….