By Tawnya Rohde, Director of Sales and Marketing–Independent Living A recently released Age Well Study conducted by Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging in partnership with Northwestern University gathered data from 80 Life Plan Communities, including Dallas Retirement Village. It was exciting to see that DRV residents ranked higher than average for mood, spirituality, and frequency […]

By Tawnya Rohde, Director of Sales and Marketing–Independent Living It’s never too late to get started on a fitness routine. In fact, according to HelpGuide, a collaboration with Harvard Health Publications, a recent Swedish study found that physical activity was the number one contributor to longevity—even if you don’t start exercising until your senior years. […]

By Tawnya Rohde, Director of Sales and Marketing–Independent Living  There’s something invigorating about opening the windows for the first time each spring. The fresh air puts a little spring in your step. So it’s the perfect time to channel that energy toward something positive—like getting a jumpstart on downsizing for retirement. This doesn’t mean you […]

By Tawnya Rohde, Director of Sales and Marketing- Independent Living As recently as the 1970s, people age 70+ were considered “elderly.” When they moved from their family homes, the next step was an “old folks home.” While those terms weren’t intended to be negative, the overall impression focused on the expected decline in health and […]

By Tawnya Rohde, Director of Sales and Marketing–Independent Living At some retirement communities, there’s a set menu that rotates every month or so. Others use a standardized corporate menu. But at Dallas Retirement Village, there’s a new menu every single week. Thanks to Dallas Retirement Village’s location in the heart of Willamette Valley, Chef Shawn […]