Making the decision to move into an assisted living community may not always be easy—but once individuals and their families see how quality of life can significantly improve, it is rarely regretted. Planning ahead is key….
Category: Assisted Living
Health Benefits of Meeting and Making New Friends in Assisted Living
Older adults sitting at home alone may believe that happier times with friends and family will only remain a memory. Whether they shared an activity, meal or great conversations, these…
Spreading Joy: Trader Joe’s and PVN Join Forces
Nestled in Dallas, where Walnut Hill meets Central Expressway, a heartwarming partnership thrives between Trader Joe’s and Presbyterian Village North (PVN). This collaboration goes beyond business, focusing on uplifting lives…
When Parents Say No to Assisted Living: Steps You Can Take
After months of worrying about your parents living safely alone and weeks of learning about the benefits of assisted living, you finally sat down with your loved ones to have…
Cultivating Community Through Gardening
Presbyterian Village North (PVN) recently began working with an on-site ElderGrow educator, who visits the Assisted Living residents twice a month, to teach classes, perform garden maintenance and provide residents…
Stay on Your Feet: Prevent Falls and Improve Your Balance with These Steps
As we grow older, two circumstances can greatly impact maintaining health and independence—falling and the fear of falling. Falling is a common experience in the older adult population. It’s estimated…
Embrace Growing Older: How Assisted Living Helps with the Art of Pivoting
Aging is often viewed as a time of limitation, but it can also offer unparalleled opportunity. As we grow older, we’ll continue to encounter experiences—some requiring adjustments and others that…
10 Ways Assisted Living Helps Residents Rediscover Joy in Life
If you or a loved one is considering the benefits of an assisted living community, it’s essential to recognize its potential to provide much more than a safe place for…
Stewardship Award Recipient: Estee Cahani, PT, DPT
Awarded quarterly by the Forefront Living Foundation, the Stewardship Award is presented to an outstanding teammate of Forefront Living, or its entities, who displays the values of diversity, integrity, compassion…
Assisted Living Book Review with Executive Director
The popularity of Executive Director of Presbyterian Village North (PVN), Dustin Allen’s Book Review series, has steadily grown among residents. The series began in November 2022 with approximately 80 Independent…