The frontage lawn of Lakeview Senior Living has been forever transformed by the recent addition of a granite bench memorial for June Elaine Urben envisioned and donated by her grandson Brian Regan. According to her daughter Carol Marshall, “June had the ability to not live in the past, but rather to move on. In times of adversity, her attitude was ‘This too shall pass’. She had a great fondness for pets, with a series of dogs and cats and, at one time, a pet monkey. Her last pet was a Miniature Yorkie named Snert. In her later years she became legally blind and extremely hard of hearing. However, she retained her sense of humor, had a sweet smile and was as sharp as a tack. She wanted to live to be 100-years-old, and she succeeded on October 14, 2023.  Lakeview Assisted Living was her home for the last 7 years of her life, where she loved her fellow residents and staff.” The public is welcome to stop by the bench, a permanent place for rest and relaxation, at Lakeview Senior Living, 2690 NE Yacht Ave. in Lincoln City. For more information, call hearing. However, 541-994-7400 or visit www.lincolncityseniorliving.com.

It’s a special day when we get to “toot our own horn”! Westmont of Culver City was awarded SalesMail of the month by HeartLegacy, Take a look a picture is worth a thousand words!

https://blog.salesmail.com/blog/jan24som. According to HeartLegacy, “In this SalesMail, Tracy, a member of the Westmont team, shares an update on the construction of their community. Holding a letter board to grab the viewer’s attention, she invites the recipient to call to schedule a tour for the soon-to-be finished apartments. Following this video, Tracy and her team recorded a SalesMail of a walkthrough of the construction site, a quick tour of some finished apartments, and some highlights that the community will feature. This series of SalesMail videos is a fantastic way to fill your community before it’s even fully finished! Thank you Rhiannon and the Westmont team It’s no wonder that you are the best! Great job Westmont of Culver City.

Westmont Living is happy to announce that The Oaks at Nipomo has been serving area seniors for five years. Residents, families and staff celebrated this auspicious occasion with a black tie-style event called A Night at the Gala. The festively decorated community was filled with love and laughter as attendees shared delicious food and drank while listening to local entertainment. The event was open to the community and there were many first-time guests. According to Executive Director Ron Freeman, “Everyone enjoyed a Taste of Westmont and the staff really outdid themselves in making this a special event. Special thanks go to Community Relations Director Debra Benitez for chairing this event and, of course, to Chef Ryan, who made a sumptuous feast for all.” Pictured in the photo (left-right) is Lifestyle Assistant Neeta Khare and Marjorie and John Oliver. The Oaks at Nipomo is open for daily tours. If you want to know more, please call (805) 723-5206 or visit The Oaks at Nipomo

The eighteen veterans along with their families were treated to a special honor at Westmont of Cypress and it wasn’t on a national holiday. That didn’t stop the Westmont of Cypress staff from asking Chaplain Doreen Matsumoto, who conducts a weekly bible study, if she could coordinate a special commemoration for the residents who were veterans. Matsumoto is a member of the American Veterans Assistance Group who coordinated this with Quilts of Valor. According to the Quilts of Valor website, their quilts are to be awarded to a service member or veteran who has been touched by war to thank them for their service and sacrifice in serving our nation. On each of the quilts there is a number along with the names and location of all individuals that worked on the quilt. Each Westmont of Cypress veteran who received a quilt was wrapped with love by having the quilt placed over them at the time of presentation. The event was a rousing success. Members of Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos provided refreshments. A big bonus is that our program was highlighted the winter issue of the American Veterans Assistance Group Magazine. We love our veterans!

A new Morningstar Neurofeedback Clinic is open on the campus of Westmont of Riverside located at 17050 Arnold Drive. The clinic is especially helpful for those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and early on-set Dementia. Neurofeedback provides numerous benefits in maintaining healthy cognition, especially for those who are struggling with memory concerns and other mental health conditions. Improved memory performance can offer a better quality of life. The clinic which is now open for appointments on Mondays and Fridays in the Health Care Center is under the direction of Connie McReynolds, Ph.D., a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 30 years of experience.

“Many people begin to notice a decline in mental clarity, memory or executive functioning as they age,” said Dr. McReynolds. “And the importance of cognitive health can’t be underestimated as it plays an integral role in a person’s social, cultural, physiological, and environmental background. Sadly, people often put off taking steps to improve their cognitive health. Our practice is designed to support those who may also be feeling anxious, depressed, forgetful or fearful about their future.” Dr. McReynolds has published and presented internationally on her successful outcomes in treating anxiety, depression, chronic pain, attention, concentration, focus, and trauma including PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Dr. McReynolds is contracted with the Veteran’s Affairs/TriWest to provide services at no cost for veterans.

For more information about Neurofeedback or to make an appointment, please call 909-435-7189 or https://www.conniemcreynolds.com/

It’s time to celebrate communities filled with energy and life as seniors across the country acknowledge National Assisted Living Week.  This year’s theme, “Seasons of Reflection”, helps to frame a deeper, more poignant meaning alongside the get-togethers and family-friendly fun. The Westmont communities’ kicked off the week with Hat Day on Sunday, Grandparents’ Day. Followed by Holiday Day, Superhero Day, World Traveler Day, Thursday’s Dress Your Best, Flashback Friday and then to cap it off on Saturday, residents acknowledged the Seasons of Reflection. Every community had a great time with both residents and staff fully getting into the moment and celebrating their lives in National Assisted Living Week. The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) and the American Health Care Association announced the 2023 theme and its sponsor First Quality.  #NALW