When The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho first opened in April 2016, the community library was also born. An administrator helped get it started, and four residents in the retirement community volunteered to take care of the day-to-day. Once it was up and running, the administrator took more of a backseat, and when she retired, the...
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Visiting a doctor or specialist while in retirement can often be an intimidating experience. Even minor complaints like an ache in your knee can cause anxiety, especially if one is an active adult in senior living. It's common to wonder if healthcare professionals will take your concerns into consideration or use medical terminology that's hard...
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Do you have a friend or family member receiving supportive care services? Perhaps they live in an assisted living or nursing home, or are part of a Memory Care program. For those living in a Life Plan community such as the Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, supportive care can be very helpful to support healthy aging....
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Everyone needs a little extra help in some areas of their life no matter how old or young you may be. Resources are a friend – not a hindrance and can greatly increase life quality, emotional stability and overall happiness. If you are fortunate enough to be part of a Life Plan Community such as...
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Each year finishes with several anticipated holidays. Family, friends and communities come together to share good cheer, delicious food and exchange gifts. Beautiful decorations fill our retirement homes here in Rio Rancho. Hearts are so warm! It’s always a wonderful way to close each year’s chapter. And then comes the New Year – what will...
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November kicks off the holiday season with fall and Christmas decorations already out in the stores, holiday music playing on the radio and of course, Thanksgiving. If you are native to New Mexico or if you have lived here for any amount of time, you’ve come to know the special traditions that are unique to...
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Fall is in full swing here in Rio Rancho, and along with the season comes the cooler weather and delicious Holiday treats. It’s so easy to have a bowl of candies sitting out to grab and hot cocoa mix ready for you to mix with hot water and top with some whipped cream or peppermint...
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It’s a special time of year in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of the highlights New Mexico has to offer. Each year, seniors and young people alike enjoy clear, crisp fall mornings with colorful hot air balloons filling the sky. It’s the bright splashes of color that makes the...
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Shirley was excited about her upcoming move. At almost 75, she just didn’t know what to do with her huge house anymore. Last year, her husband had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and he was rapidly declining. She knew they needed help. Shirley looked forward to living in a senior retirement community designed especially for people...
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It was reading hour with Grandma. The grandkids loved coming over and listening to the story continue. Grandma always made sure there was ice cream or a fresh summer pie waiting for the kids when they arrived. Mary Ellen always made sure she chose a classic from her days in school when she was about...
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