Nurses: A Rare Commodity, Getting Rarer The aging population (those ages 65 and older) in the United States is expected to grow by 83.7 million by 2020. Because…
Celebrating National Nurses Week
When to Re-evaluate Senior Driver Skills
Studies show that while seniors are safer drivers due to experience, senior mortality rates are higher in crashes. Here are some indicators that it may be time to…
Lifestyle’s Social Media Campaign
Residents are on the move with Lifestyle’s social media campaign, #FollowThatBus. Sagora’s lifestyle theme for May is Great Outdoors and this photo competition offers communities the opportunity to highlight…
Bridget’s Signature Cookies
Ingredients: 4 cups of butter softened 4 cups of white sugar 2 cups of light brown sugar 4 eggs…
Between a Rock and a Fun Place
The age old game of hide-and-seek has a new meaning in Martin County. Citizens of Port St. Lucie, FL, have been painting rocks and hiding them all over the county…
Beat Seasonal Allergies
Despite the beauty of the spring season, the increase of pollen in the air can be very difficult for healthy adults. Our senior population is not exempt and suffer additional…
The Competition Heats Up at The Brennity at Vero Beach
The culinary team at The Brennity at Vero Beach kicked it up a notch in the kitchen with a creative challenge. Lead by Culinary Director, Antonio Smith, all nine cooks…
Caribbean Blackened Shrimp Salad with Mango Lime Dressing
Caribbean Blackened Shrimp Salad with Mango Lime Dressing Serves 4 Meat: 24 shrimp (6 each) Produce: 1 c Black beans 1 bunch fresh cilantro 15 oz Mandarin Oranges 1…
Bridging generations and culture
Last year, The Granbury School District contacted Waterview Senior Living to discuss a unique program they were launching with a local elementary school 4th grade ESL (English as Second Language)…
Play Money Promotes Memory Care Independence
The Veraden’s care associates were surprised when memory care residents wanted to tip them for their services such as laundry delivery and meal service. Although tipping is not allowed at…
New and Lasting Love at Sagora Communities
Ben and Sue Broyles It was fate that brought Ben and Sue together. Both were widowed; he for seven years and her for two years, when Sue decided she needed…
Chocolate Love Cake Recipe
Looking for something special to bake for your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Try Sagora’s Chocolate Love Cake! INGREDIENTS Chocolate Cake Ingredients 1 cup – unbleached all propose flour 1…
Daphne Residents Recognize Local First Responder
The residents of Sagora Senior Living community, The Brennity at Daphne, supported the community in a campaign to “Give Back.” The retirement community launched this initiative to show appreciation…
HEART to HEART in February
In 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson declared February as heart month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. With the celebration of those…
Sagora Continues Education for Nurses and Social Workers
Sagora Senior Living strives to expand education not only for residents but community members as well. Many Sagora communities host Continuing Education Units (CEU). CEU is a measure used in…
Being Renewed Inside and Out
As the ball dropped at midnight and the champagne popped, many Sagora residents were already thinking about how to stick to their New Year’s resolutions in 2017. They weren’t alone…
The Veraden featured in The Edmond Sun
BY PATTY MILLER THE EDMOND SUN The Veraden, Edmond’s newest senior living community, opened its doors Jan. 10 and in doing so opened…
Lasagna Recipe
Recipe by Ryan Pryor, The Veraden Culinary Director. Ingredients 1.5 lbs. Ground Beef …
The Healing Power of Pet Therapy
In some cases, moving to an assisted living community means leaving your furry friend behind, but that is not the case at Sagora Senior Living as all of our communities…
New Years Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Recipe by Adam Williams, Culinary Director, The Westmore Ingredients 1 lb of dry black eyed peas 1 large yellow onion diced 2 tbsp of bacon grease or vegetable…