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e a s t c o u n t y l e a d e r
october 2013
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e story was a familiar one.
is
week, a visitor shared that she knows she
needs to move from the home she has lived
in for 46 years and the very thought is over-
whelming for her.
She is not alone.
For many seniors, the decision to move
and downsize is a major one, so the anxiety
is common. How does a person begin to
work through this? Each situation is unique
and each senior and their family members
need accurate and timely information as
well as encouragement to explore their op-
tions in order tomake a wise decision. ey
want their loved ones to have opportunities
for personal growth, to build relationships
and to be safe.
Gresham Manor is an independent
retirement community, located just east
of Southeast Burnside and Powell Valley
roads. Over 100 residents have successfully
navigated the process of moving into a new
phase of life, so it can be done.
ey ob-
tained the information they needed from
the management and sta in order to de-
termine if it was a good t for them.
Residents are free to come and go as
they please, so they can maintain their
involvement in outside activities and com-
munity organizations. At the same time,
they’re encouraged to participate in activi-
ties and events within the retirement com-
munity. Most events are seasonal (except
for the January luau!) and are driven by
regular holidays, but activities are di er-
ent. Most activities are connected in some
way to one of three things: body, mind and
spirit.
e reason is that these areas con-
tribute most signi cantly to a senior’s qual-
ity of life. Seniors need to continue to grow
as individuals, try new things and feel part
of a larger community. Dave Beitler is the
Enrichment Coordinator who oversees this
aspect of community life.
Another bene t of independent senior
living at Gresham Manor is on-site dining.
Some seniors who live on their own, may
substitute good nutrition for convenience
which can result in poor health. At Gresh-
am Manor, there are three delicious and
nutritious meals served each day. Every
meal is prepared from scratch by a profes-
sional chef and trained sta and is served
restaurant-style in a community dining
room. Executive Chef Patrick Williams has
daily contact with residents and he hosts
Chef ’s Corner, a time each month in which
residents have the opportunity to give him
input related to meals.
Some seniors have made the di cult
decision to stop driving for one reason or
another. Gresham Manor o ers scheduled
transportation to and from medical ap-
pointments and shopping. It is a nice ame-
nity, especially for those who have divested
themselves of all the responsibilities and
costs that are related to owning a car.
A popular amenity at Gresham Manor
is the pet-friendly policy. Pets are warmly
welcomed at Gresham Manor and many
residents love sharing their days with a be-
loved furry friend.
Each resident receives regular house-
keeping and linen service with their apart-
ment. Most seniors have spent their whole
lives cleaning, so it is a deserved break for
them.
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Gresham Manor offers a practical alternative to assisted living
Independent Retirement Living: Your choice, your decision
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