community living

  • Art | Sequoia Living resident, painting on canvas

    Art is an enriching and fulfilling activity for older adults, offering benefits beyond enhanced artistic skills. It fosters emotional well-being, boosts cognitive function, and strengthens social connections. By engagingRead More

    June 5, 2024

  • Community living | The Sequoias, San Francisco resident smiling holding a camera

    Continue to engage in your passion or hobby while also enjoying a supportive, enriching community. Community living at The Sequoias...

    May 30, 2024

  • Lifestyle | The Sequoias Portola Valley, two female residents seated, having tea

    Where does downsizing fit into your retirement plan? As we age, we accumulate a lot of stuff that can quickly stack up— books, knickknacks, concert stubs, and so muchRead More

    May 1, 2024

  • Wellness director at Viamonte Walnut Creek Life Plan Community

    In senior living communities, these transitions are made easier with the support of professionals such as registered nurses and life enrichment staff, meet Christine Jean[...]

    April 24, 2024

  • The Viamonte Walnut Creek | Group of friends painting together

    The art program at The Sequoias is run for and by residents. It has proven to be an inspirational and fun place to create. Many residents report having built new friendships while working on individual or group projects.

    April 12, 2024

  • Meet Sourabh, Sequoia Living, male nurse being interviewed,

    As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sourabh’s role extends beyond medical care; it involves providing a sense of assurance to families and the well-being of residents[...]

    April 10, 2024

  • Couple dressed up and leaving for a night on the town. They wave at the camera, smiling and happy, as they get in to an orange sports car.

    What does your ideal retirement look like? For many older adults, a fulfilling retirement likely includes a combination of factors. Although individual preferences may differ, most would agree thatRead More

    April 1, 2024

  • two women smiling at the camera. enjoying healthy breakfast foods

    A research- and evidence-based initiative is underway to develop a process to help assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities achieve a new designation of excellence in person-centered care.

    February 28, 2024

  • Female resident smiling, outdoors in community

    Judy Gries found more than a home; she discovered a dynamic community that has transformed the second half of life into a thrilling adventure. From forging new friendships toRead More

    February 21, 2024

  • Two seniors, a man and a woman, are standing next to each other outdoors, both smiling.

    You may have come across unfamiliar terms used to refer to a senior living community. There are numerous nicknames, such as “old folks’ home” or “elderly home,” for retirementRead More

    February 1, 2024