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From health related news, senior safety tips, and money matters, stay connected with the latest news and information. We are always looking for ways to share our fun experiences at Regency with community members, friends, and family of our wonderful residents. This blog is a great way for us to keep everyone up to date on the latest Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham news and events, as well as disseminate information we think might be useful to our residents and their family members. Read about our assisted living community events we plan and execute to keep our residents active and happy!
Fireworks for the Fourth – A History
It’s almost impossible to think about the 4th of July without also thinking about fireworks. Our celebration of this holiday is so steeped in the tradition of these awe-inspiring pyrotechnics, but why? Where did this tradition come from? As it turns out, the use of...
George Taylor
July – Resident Spotlight This month’s featured resident is Mr. George Taylor. Mr. George has been a resident of Birmingham for most of his life. He worked in the steam plant industry, and later moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico where he worked to lay out drawings for the...
Kim Taylor
July – Employee of the Month We appreciate the opportunity to recognize Ms. Kim as one of our nurses in the Pathways Memory Care part of our campus. You will see Kim on our morning shift serving and caring for your loved ones each day. Kim went to school to be a...
Let Freedom Ring– Celebrating the 4th of July with Fun Facts
When we think of the 4th of July, certain images run through our minds. Fireworks. Grilling out with family and friends. Maybe even a little baseball or fun in the sun at your favorite swimming hole. People decked out in red, white, and blue, hot dogs, popsicles, and...
Pet Therapy for Seniors of Birmingham
The companionship of a pet can be an invaluable gift for people of any age, but specifically for seniors. Spending time with a pet is an enriching experience, one that can bring comfort, combat isolation and loneliness, and even help to reduce stress while promoting...
Summer Solstice
The 2021 summer solstice occurs on Sunday, June 20th, marking the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the longest day of the year, as the sun richest its highest and northernmost point in the sky. At 11:32pm EDT, the Earth will arrive at the...
Father’s Day– Celebrating the Fathers in Our Lives
Each year in June, we celebrate fatherhood, and the dedicated fathers who make all the difference in the lives of their children– but we also recognize all the other father figures who step up to the plate to be there for kids who need their support. Fathers are...
Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors Birmingham
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. –Alfred Austin Many people find gardening a rewarding endeavor for a variety of reasons, but it’s actually so good for us in...
What is your family favorite recipe?
We would love to have family favorite recipes for a cookbook project. Help us put together a collection of favorite recipes you remember from your childhood! Provide a story about what made your recipe special, and what memory it brings to light when you eat it or...