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Defining Self-Care
The month of Valentine’s has arrived! Of course, soon after Christmas, the popular Cupids and red hearts were up to remind us to be in good cheer and spend some money on goodies for our loved ones. Let’s have a little different perspective this time. I would like to remind you to take care of yourself first. Taking care of yourself fuels the good you can do in the world. True self-care is more than a collection of sayings, self-indulgence or surface-level practices. It’s taking stock of your humanness and building yourself up. Each one of us has dignity as God’s Children. From the womb to death, each one is…
Wisdom for 2019
The following articles was penned by Sierra View Homes’ Executive Director Vito Genna for our monthly email newsletter. Would you like to receive our newsletter, which includes events and happenings for the month along with messages like this? Email Kecia at KFriesen@sierraview.orgwith the email address you’d like to receive it at, or simply message us on Facebook! The New Year was ushered in with lots of noise. If not reveling yourself, you probably watched the “noise” that was displayed at the New Year celebrations from all parts of the world. To say we live in an “age of noise” is certainly an understatement. The sounds envelop us from radio, TV,…
Happy Fall Y’All!
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Lessons from Half a Century at Sierra View Homes
A lot changes in 44 years, but some things never change. No one can attest to this better than Nancy Petinak. The 79-year-old Reedley resident recently retired from her role as Activities Director at Sierra View Homes Retirement Community, a career which spanned an impressive 44 years. Nancy played a pivotal role in the growth of Sierra View Homes from a small skilled nursing facility to a full-service continuing care retirement community. Nancy’s career is a source of great pride for Sierra View, as she exemplifies the unusual longevity of the organization’s staff, and more importantly, the service-oriented heart found beating beneath the everyday workings of the community. When Nancy…
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10 TIPS for Living a Dignified Life as You Age
“Aging with dignity is the ability to live life to its fullest in the place you call home, regardless of age, illness or disability. “ So starts an article by Victoria R Ballesteros and Athan G. Bezaetis. Both are communication professionals with the SCAN Foundation. The article they wrote covers 10 points on the topic of aging with dignity. These are good points to use to look to the future. Here is a summary of those points with some comments of my own. TIP #1: You Are Not Alone We have been hearing for a while now that the huge number of baby boomers are now reaching retirement age. There…
10 Tips for a Great Garage Sale in Reedley
10 Reedley Yard Sale Tips! Are you ready to move into a Reedley retirement community like Sierra View Homes, but you’re still drowning in STUFF? Let’s downsize! It’s time to hold a garage sale! Here are a few handy tips and tricks to make sure your Reedley garage sale draws a crowd: Don’t Forget Your Yard Sale Permit! Check out the City of Reedley’s rules for garage sales. The City of Reedley requires homeowners to purchase a $10 permit to hold a sale, and prohibits more than 2 yard sales each calendar year. Post Your Sale Online. Multiple websites are available to help you promote your yard sale, and most allow you…
Submit Your Photo in June!
Raise awareness! Submit a photo of yourself in purple or a pic with your family member impacted by Alzheimer’s, and we will post it on Sierra View’s Facebook page. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts here at Sierra View Homes Retirement Community. Our Memory Care is full of amazing people that this disease has impacted. (Make sure to tell us who you are wearing purple for and include names of everyone in photos so we can credit them correctly.) Let’s help raise awareness end this disease once and for all! For more information about how you can…
Scott MacIntyre – Auxiliary Spring Benefit Dinner
You’re invited to Sierra View Homes’ 2018 Auxiliary Dinner, on Saturday, June 9th! This year’s event features a silent auction, and the return of American Idol Star, singer, songwriter, and author Scott MacIntyre! All proceeds will fund the anticipated Bistro/café renovation of Sierra View’s main banquet room. If you have items you wish to donate for the silent auction, please bring them to the Activity Room before the event. Time: Appetizers – 5:30 p.m. Dinner in the Kings Canyon Room – 6:30 p.m. Donation Amount: $60 per plate. Sierra View residents receive a discounted rate of $40. Reserve a table of eight to receive the discounted rate of $420 per…
Seniors and Social Media
When you think of social media, your first thought may be of teenagers on their phones. However, increasingly, you should think of a senior! Recent data provided by the Pew Research Center revealed that seniors are more wired and socially connected than ever. Electronic use among seniors is on the rise, with the number of seniors 65+ reporting owning a smart phone increasing from 18% to 42% over the last 5 years. Roughly one third of seniors now reports owning a tablet. Social media use is also increasing steadily, with 35% of all seniors reporting use of social media platforms. Of the seniors using social media platforms, the vast majority…
