🌸 May at Legacy: Joyful Moments, Creative Minds, and the Comfort of Home

Hi Legacy Families,

As May comes to a close, we wanted to take time and send out our first Legacy Newsletter. This has been something important to us and we are finally to a point where we are ready to publish. Our mission it to improve the aging experience for families and we want to improve our communications with families to share beautiful moments that fill our homes daily, but also insight into how we design the care to empower both families and our residents. We don’t intend for this to be one way communication. Many of you follow us on Social media and you will see some of these highlights out there: Legacy Senior Living. We love to see your support, comments and feedback on those platforms. However, we will also share links where you can let us know when you see opportunities at our homes so we can continue to improve our offerings and deliver on our mission.

Below we are excited to share our May moments from blooming flower arrangements to lively domino games and expressive painting sessions, it’s been a month full of laughter, connection, and creativity.

🌸 Flower Arranging – Blooming Life at Legacy

This month, we invited our residents to pick their favorite flowers and create arrangements for their rooms. They carefully selected each bloom, added them to their vase, and proudly placed them in their personal spaces.

We love this activity because it focuses on multiple senses, smell, sight, and kinesthetic. This helps promote and encourage autonomy and continues stimulation of the brain with hand eye activities.

🁬 Dominoes Fun – Building Family Through Play

Game time is always a hit at Legacy—and dominoes continues to be a favorite. It’s not just fun; it’s meaningful. These games challenge the brain, spark joy, and encourage social connection.

Every human needs connection. Through laughter and play, our residents build friendships and a sense of family within our home. That kind of bond makes all the difference.

🎨 Painting – Art from the Heart

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to painting here at Legacy. We give each resident the freedom to paint what their heart desires—and we love every piece.

It’s incredible to see how creative, expressive, and joyful these sessions are. The room comes alive with color, conversation, and calm. The results are always beautiful—but even more beautiful is what it brings out in each person.

Love doesn’t age—it grows deeper with time. 💛

At Legacy, we’re honored to care for couples who’ve shared a lifetime together. Whether it’s holding hands at breakfast, reminiscing over old stories, or simply sitting side by side in peace, their connection brings warmth to our home.

We support every resident’s unique journey—and for our couples, that means staying together in comfort, with the care and dignity they deserve. Because home is wherever you’re with the one you love. 🏡❤️

Building Smiles, One Beach Ball at a Time 🏐☀️

There’s no right or wrong way to play here at Legacy. During our beach ball game, everyone joins in at their own pace—and every smile, every laugh, every bounce matters.

What looks like a simple activity actually builds hand-eye coordination, encourages gentle movement, and sparks connection. But the most beautiful part? The joy it brings out in each person. The room fills with energy, laughter, and togetherness—and that’s what truly makes this place feel like home.

💛 Why These Activities Matter

At Legacy, every activity is more than just something to fill the time—it’s a chance to empower, bring life, connection, and purpose into our residents’ day.

We carefully design each experience to support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Activities like flower arranging, painting, and playing games aren’t just enjoyable—they’re rooted in real, research-backed benefits that promote healthy aging.

Here’s what we’re seeing and why it’s important:

🌿 Immediate Benefits You Can See and Feel

• Better sleep quality – Engaged days lead to restful nights.

• Lower anxiety and stress – Gentle, creative, and social activities provide calm and joy.

• Improved mood and relaxation – Residents often express how peaceful and uplifted they feel after participating.

🧠 Long-Term Benefits That Support Healthy Aging

• Cognitive strength – These activities help protect against memory loss and dementia by keeping the brain active and building what scientists call cognitive reserve.

• Emotional well-being – Reduces the risk of depression and promotes a positive outlook.

• Physical health – Encourages movement, fine motor coordination, and even improves balance—important for fall prevention.

• Independent living – Keeps skills sharp and minds engaged so residents can enjoy daily life with more confidence and independence.

❤️ Social Connection is Vital at Any Age

One of the most powerful benefits? Connection. Many older adults face feelings of isolation, especially when moving into a new environment. These group activities help build friendships, spark laughter, and create a sense of community.

We’ve seen residents who were once shy or quiet begin to open up—sharing stories, smiling more, and genuinely looking forward to their days.

At Legacy, this is what it’s all about: building a home where our residents feel seen, valued, and loved.

Home Updates:

The team continues to invest in the outside landscaping, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems. We have installed sensors in 11 of the rooms and are working to ensure every room has a sensor to balance the temperature to the individual's preferences.

We also have purchased two additional computers helping empower our caregivers to spend more time with the residents and less time on reviewing check lists.

Over the summer we are planning to update the paint on the exterior and invest in the yards to patch the areas where the grass has stopped growing. We will continue to provide updates on the home and if there are any specific areas that you think could be improved we would love to hear from you.

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Let’s Keep Growing Together 🌿

Have you noticed any positive changes in your loved one this month? We’d love to hear from you. Your stories and suggestions help us grow and continue delivering meaningful care.

Here are a few quick prompts you can respond to:

• How has your family benefited from your experience with Legacy?

• What is something we could improve on?

• Is there anything you would like to share us or other families?
  

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