One of the things we are passionate about at the Magnolia and Primrose care homes is caring for elders on a holistic level and addressing spiritual and emotional needs beyond just physical and social needs. One of the ways we do this is through integrating animals and visits from children in the care home. Most [...]
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Animal Therapy for Elders with Memory Loss
Posted in Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Orcutt care home, Uncategorized, tagged Animal-assisted therapy, eden on December 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »
We’ve Got Rhythm!
Posted in care home, Healthy Aging, Orcutt care home, Uncategorized, tagged Drum circle, Physical exercise, santa maria care home on November 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
We may not be in Venice Beach, but drum circles are starting up at Magnolia and Primrose! Last night we hosted our first drum circle with residents of both care homes and it was AMAZING. Everyone participated and had a great time whether they were drumming a beat, shaking a maraca, or playing the tambourine. Residents [...]
Magnolia and Primrose on the Move…
Posted in Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Healthy Aging, Uncategorized, tagged Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease, Health, Physical exercise, Walking on August 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Alzheimer’s walk is fast approaching and Magnolia and Primrose are getting ready! Our team is forming and we have several events in the works to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. (More information coming soon!) One way we are preparing is by starting a walking club! Participating employees receive a pedometer and are put [...]
Happy Easter!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Spring is in the air and new life is all around. The Easter Bunny even brought some chicks to Magnolia for a visit. Many people had experiences to share about having chickens when they were younger. What are your favorite icons of Easter?
Central Coast Memory Walk this Weekend!
Posted in Uncategorized on September 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Let’s all go “walk to remember”! The Magnolia house has been raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association for the last two months. This Saturday, the “Steel Magnolia’s” team will walk with other teams from Santa Maria and the Central Coast to raise money and awareness in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. The walk will take [...]
Unfinished video – Chuck and Margie Halsell
Posted in Uncategorized on August 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Help us with suggestions for this video below to be used for the Magnolia senior care home in Santa Maria, Ca. It was all shot recently by Charlie (the Halsell’s son) with a 7 year old camera w/ video option – it still needs some finishing touches. Any suggestions you have would be great- just [...]
Audio Post Test
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Post by Voice on August 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Hello world!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Welcome to Santa Maria Senior Care Homes by Senior Living Resources. This site is dedicated to making life better for seniors and their families. It is currently under construction, but should be finished by the end of August 2010. Thanks for stopping in! = )

