Finding Connection through On-Site Programs

Photo Credit: Cedar Grove Photography, LLC/Nancy Hart Schrock

 

Resident L.A. was faced with a tough decision when her landlord in North Carolina raised her rent by $500 per month. Retired from her career, working 30 hours a week as a merchandiser, she had no choice but to find somewhere else to live. Ms. L.A.’s son who lives in Alexandria referred her to Senseny Place in Winchester. Following a long journey of bouncing between the homes of generous friends and family, Ms. L.A. finally got the keys to her new home at Senseny Place in February. “It was worth the wait,” she shared.

 

She initially found the transition hard. Physically, nearly 80 years old, she knew she needed to be in an independent-living community for older adults, but mentally with a desire to stay busy and work, she feared a lack of connection. “It’s important to feel like the world hasn’t forgotten us.”

 

Understanding older adults face the challenge of staying connected to others through meaningful activities and remaining socially engaged, the resident services team at Senseny Place is committed to fostering social relevance through a vigorous schedule of daily on-site events.

 

Ms. L.A. looks forward to volunteering in the apartment community and helping the resident services team ramp up programs such as the gardening club which launches this month. “I’m happy when I’m doing something.” Ms. L.A. hopes to encourage others and can’t wait to get other community members involved in on-site programs.  “I love to pull people together no matter where they are in life.”

 

We are grateful for residents like Ms. L.A. who help us live out our commitment to provide diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities that build up lives.