Waiting for the Light
An old farmer once said, “Everything you do in other seasons is an investment in winter.” When the radio clicked on this morning I heard that we will gain minutes of daylight, after the solstice,…
The Jewel of Christmas
I knew I was a grown-up when I checked into the motel in my hometown on Christmas Eve. My nostalgic thoughts of Christmas trees cut from the woods and Mom making sure she didn’t overcook…
Good Morning Vail Interview: Life Enrichment Activities Are Essential
When Castle Peak opened in the fall of 2016, the community’s goal was to serve 100 people in the first year of operation. That goal was reached in August, and we are now on track…
Taking the Fear Out of Alzheimer’s Disease
by Patty Crawford, Center ManagerNovember was designated by Ronald Regan as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to promote screening and diagnosis. Why aren’t people flocking to their physicians to do just that? If we look inward I…
Staying Safe While Aging in Place
Are you an older adult who would like to stay in your home? We’d like to share some tips to help you get started. According to the United States of Aging survey conducted by AARP…