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Womens History Month Judy Harrington

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Judy Harrington TAAS Women’s History Month

Influences and Early Life JUDY HARRINGTON: TAAS In honor of Women’s History Month last year, Touchmark launched a three-year initiative to identify and recognize exceptional female residents who defied the odds to pursue opportunities that were historically off-limits for women. Please enjoy the story of Judy Harrington, our second feature of 2021. Who influenced you?…

Freedom Friendship Lakefront Living

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Freedom, Friendship, & Lakefront Living: One Resident’s Journey to Touchmark at Emerald Lake in McKinney

How Brenda Haley’s “Yes” led to ease, beauty, and connection For many older adults, the idea of leaving a long-time home feels daunting—until the moment something clicks. For Touchmark at Emerald Lake resident Brenda Haley, that moment came quickly. “I made up my mind in one week,” she says. “I surprised my three daughters by…

Finding Love Unexpectedly

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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…

Energetic Retiree Motivates Seniors

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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…

Tai Chi Art

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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…

World Friendship Day

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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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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.