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From knowing where to go to figuring out how lunch works, the first day of kindergarten comes with its fair share of worries. And no one knows this better than Martha Farr, a retired kindergarten teacher who just re-lived those back-to-school jitters herself when she moved into MRC’s Stevenson Oaks retirement community.

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As we age, our lives change—children grow up, careers shift, and social circles can become smaller. For many older adults, a sense of loneliness or loss of routine may begin to creep in. But one joyful, furry solution often brings warmth, comfort, and vitality back into daily life: owning a pet.

Whether it’s a loyal dog, a gentle cat, or even a chirping bird, pets can provide incredible emotional, physical, and social benefits.

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When Larry Beck first expressed his intent to live at Stevenson Oaks in early 2020, his wife Kathy was by his side. The pair was making big plans for their life at the community, however, by the time the community was set to open in 2022, Kathy had passed, and Larry was facing the move on his own. As he aimed to settle into a new home with new neighbors and a new routine, he knew he was in for a wave of big changes, all at once. He had formerly been in the role of caregiver, a role that can be supremely fulfilling but all consuming as well. He knew he would need a new place to invest his time and energy.

The summer heat has arrived making hydration a major concern for Texans. For some, drinking plain water gets a bit dull, so we have curated a few recipes that can boost hydration, with minimal sugar, to making quenching your thirst a bit more interesting.

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