Resources
Resources
Resources
Finding Love When You Least Expect It: A Touchmark Resident Feature Story
A Vibrant Community Lifestyle When people move to a Touchmark community, they can expect to find a social, vibrant lifestyle characterized by engaging events and activities, interest and volunteer groups, health and wellness opportunities, flexible fine dining, transportation, compassionate care, and camaraderie. Sometimes though, love is also waiting in the wings for kindred spirits who…
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Energetic ‘retiree’ motivates other seniors to adopt a full and active lifestyle
While most people tend to slow down in their retired years, John Pulkrabek has been keeping himself busier than ever. At 72 years young, Pulkrabek works as a part-time Fitness Leader for the residents at Touchmark at Wedgewood, all while balancing his own roster of extracurricular activities and hobbies. From Paramedic to Fitness Leader “I…
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Earl’s Journey: Recovery Through Tai Chi and Music
The Path to Tai Chi My tai chi journey started about four years before my major medical event. Tai chi was initially a way to stay at least peripherally connected with my martial arts background as I aged. Tai chi classes then became a big part of my recovery from sudden onset paralysis due to…
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Celebrating Siblings & Lifelong Friends at Touchmark
Every year, Siblings Day is observed on April 10. The day marks the special bond between brothers and sisters. Coming from the Old English term sibb, the word referred to more than brother or sister. It meant “kinship, relationship” and could be used for “love or friendship.” This love and friendship are particularly true for…
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World Friendship Day: Forging Connections and Maintaining Ties
Friday, July 30, is World Friendship Day. A joyful though sometimes overlooked aspect of life, the importance of friendship cannot be underestimated. A 2017 study done at Michigan State University examined 270,000 people in nearly 100 countries and found that friendships were associated with better health and happiness in life overall. But what if you…
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The Importance of Intergenerational Relationships as We Age
Students across the world are returning for another school year, which has us reflecting on the positive impact of fostering friendships between seniors and younger people. As we journey through life, the connections we build with others play a crucial role in our well-being and happiness. While friendships and relationships with peers are invaluable, maintaining…
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Springtime Poetry
National Poetry Month and Wordsworth's Inspiration The English Romantic Tradition April is National Poetry Month. It’s also one month closer to summer! In honor of this month of blooming flowers and rejuvenation, we’re sharing an interpretation of William Wordsworth’s poem, “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.” This poem, which shares a memory of viewing a…
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Discover the Touchmark Difference
When you visit Touchmark in the West Hills, you’ll start to get a sense of what life could look like here—whether it’s the welcoming spaces, meaningful connections, or the everyday moments that bring joy. We invite you to schedule a personal tour and discover what feels right for you.