{"id":8505,"date":"2025-01-21T13:07:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T19:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/civitasseniorl.wpenginepowered.com\/valley-view\/?p=8505"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:10:38","slug":"seniors-celebrate-feathered-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/valley-view\/seniors-celebrate-feathered-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Harlingen Senior Residents Celebrate Feathered Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Residents at Valley View Senior Living<\/a> love their feathered friends, who also live at the community: San Martin, Maximus, and Tiana, Yellow and Red Crown Amazon parrots. The birds occasionally visit assisted living<\/a> and memory care<\/a> residents during snacktime, creating a chance for interaction and fun.<\/p>

Michael Zaker \u2014 also a resident of Valley View and in independent living<\/a> \u2014 has made it a monthly tradition to share his love of parrots with others in the community. With decades of experience in raising, breeding, and training these birds, Michael\u2019s visits bring activity and interaction to his fellow residents and the community team members.<\/p>

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Michael\u2019s efforts build meaningful connections and provide an enriching experience for all involved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

\u201cMichael\u2019s visits create meaningful moments for him and all of our other residents,\u201d said Liza Magallan, Executive Director of Valley View Senior Living. \u201cIt\u2019s an activity that people really anticipate, and we\u2019re grateful for the sense of connection it brings to everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>

The parrots bring their own personalities and experiences. San Martin, a 16-year-old Yellow Head Amazon, is the most experienced of the group and often accompanies Tiana, a 3-year-old Red Crown Amazon. Maximus, at just 1\u00bd years old, is the newest addition to Michael\u2019s flock. Together, the birds offer a fun and engaging experience for everyone who meets them.<\/p>


For more information about Valley View Senior Living or to schedule a tour, please contact our Harlingen team<\/a>.

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