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Cake Pops
Do you know what cake pops are? Neither do I, but our residents at Mayberry Gardens do now. Special thanks to the family members of Lou for all their help and coming out to volunteer. The residents loved decorating the cake pops but enjoyed eating them much more.
How to Help Your Parent Adjust to Assisted Living
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…
The Importance of Socialization at a Senior Community
Many people think that socialization is something that is only important to children and becomes less a necessity as people age. The reality is that everyone seeks fulfilling relationships and a strong sense of belonging no matter the age. As people grow older, sometimes they start to live a more closed off lifestyle that borders…

Student Visits Great Aunt As Part of A School Pay It Forward Project
For a recent school project Ashely decided to visit her great aunt Janie, a resident of Mayberry Gardens, and give notes and gifts to the caregivers who care for her and 10 other residents. We are grateful for her act of kindness and appreciation for the caregivers in House 11. Thank you Ashley from Mayberry…

Easter Egg Hunting at Mayberry Gardens
We had a great Easter weekend. Our favorite activity for our residents this weekend was our first annual Easter egg hunt. We are grateful to some of the local pre-schools in Garland and Richardson for bringing their students over to entertain our residents and bring back memories of Easters long ago with children hunting eggs:)
Happy Days Are Here Again
We’ve just had the most wonderful time hearing a selection of songs about America from the cutest group of children from the Happy Days Day-Care. They came to wish our residents a Happy Valentines Day. Each child made a valentine to deliver to the residents along with a huge Happy Valentines Day hug. Thank you Happy Days…