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Civitas Senior Living Celebrates Excellence with 2024 President’s Award Winners

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Civitas Senior Living is proudly announcing the recipients of its 2024 President’s Award, recognizing communities that consistently deliver outstanding care, service, and leadership. This award reflects Civitas’ commitment to improving residents’ lives through dedication, innovation, and thoughtful programming. The communities recognized this year include: Arabella of Athens Élan Manatee Legacy Oaks of Azle Legacy Oaks […]

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How The Ridglea Is A “Community’s Community”

Activities, Memory, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

The Ridglea Senior Living is tucked away within a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, offering a scenic setting for those living out their best years of retirement. But during the weekday, it’s a bustling center for business professionals and local leaders — where ideas are born and visions come to fruition. Indeed, it is a “community’s

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Surviving War and Immigration: One Resident’s Journey to Tyler, TX

Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

The Hamptons of Tyler is home to residents with diverse life experiences, but few have a story quite like Jirina “Ina” D. From escaping Soviet-occupied Czechoslovakia to building a new life in North America, her journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and determination. Now, she has found a new home in The Hamptons of Tyler,

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Our Partnerships: Recognizing How Senior Real Estate Is Different, Experts Guide the Moving Process

Families, Finances, Housing, Moving, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Moving to a senior living community is a major decision, often filled with questions and concerns. Where do you begin? What happens to your home? How do you manage the logistics of downsizing and moving? These worries can feel overwhelming, causing many to put off the decision for months or even years. However, you may

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Civitas Senior Living | Residents doing group exercises

The Bluffs Seniors Focus on Health & Wellness During Monthly Competitions

Activities, Health, Memory, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

At the beginning of the year, residents of The Bluffs of Flagstaff took on the 2025 Total Wellness Reset Challenge, pushing themselves to move more, think sharper, and support one another along the way. Over one-third of the community participated, engaging in yoga, Tai Chi, brainteasers, hiking, and fitness tests with Select Rehabilitation. A public

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Alexis Pointe of Wimberley | U.S. Army veteran writer, Dan

Wimberley Veteran Surprised with Books He Authored But Never Owned

Activities, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Dan F., an author and U.S. Army veteran, spent a lifetime writing — 15 books, to be exact! When the team at Alexis Pointe Senior Living learned of this, they began planning something special. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4BOtVlSnYIDan was honored with a surprise Miracle Moment at the Wimberley Village Library in late February. The community presented him with

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Civitas Senior Living | Residents at the dinner table

The Bluffs Dining Program Featured by Local Food Columnist

Health, Memory, Retirement / Civitas Senior

To those who call The Bluffs of Flagstaff home, the deliciousness of daily meals comes as no surprise. However, inviting members of the public to visit and their new perspective is a reminder of how truly unique the Passionate Dining Program is. There’s a lot of thought and consideration that goes into planning breakfast, lunch,

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Civitas Senior Living | Bre with her grandfather

Arabella of Athens Team Member Shares A Lifetime of Service to Seniors

Activities, Memory, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Bre Holcomb has lived most of her life connecting with older adults in senior living communities. As a small girl, she ran the hallways, volunteering for activities in the summer and on weekends in the retirement home her mother managed. Bre fell in love with the stories the residents told her and the wisdom they

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The Cottage Residents Celebrate Beloved Volunteer’s Birthday

Memory, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Ask anyone in The Hamptons of Tyler, a senior living community, who has the biggest heart for its residents — and they’ll probably tell you “Allison”! She’s been volunteering twice a week for over a year, though she has been serving seniors for a decade while she lived in Dallas. And for one special day,

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Civitas Senior Living | Seniors on a couch

Townhomes or Apartments? Choosing the Best Senior Lifestyle in Willow Park

Housing, Legal Arrangements, Memory, Moving, Retirement, Safety, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

According to researchers, townhomes may have originated in the 1600s in cities like London or Paris. In the U.S., they first appeared in New York City. Now, they’re popular with homebuyers and renters worldwide. Floor plans can be smaller than houses, although many are larger. In Texas, Willow Park townhomes for rent attract people of

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