The New Normal for Retirees
Now that we are further adjusted to life during COVID-19, it’s a good time to take a step back and think about how the immediate future is going to look for retirees. There are some very important ways that the coronavirus pandemic has changed our day-to-day...
Luxury Retirement for Every Lifestyle
At Ávila, we know how important it is to love where you live. Our community is all about choices. From the social butterfly to those who prefer quiet time in nature, Ávila has something for everyone! With so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. So we...
Finding The Good
They say every cloud has a silver lining, and it’s been wonderful to see all of the ways our residents have found joy in the time of coronavirus. While we’ve implemented important safety measures—like social distancing, wearing masks and canceling trips—we’ve also...
COVID-19: What Older Adults Should Know
In times like the era of COVID-19, staying informed is key to staying healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is our go-to resource for recommendations on what older adults should know about novel coronavirus. Below, you can find their latest...
Do Something Great For Your Heart!
February is American Heart Month, and we’re all about doing great things for our hearts here at Ávila. In addition to informing ourselves with the fantastic research from the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute, we’re taking note of some of the best ways we can...
We’ve Got Mail! Avila Residents Meet Their Pen Pals for the First Time
“Good friends are like stars: you don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there.” - Christy Evans When was the last time you wrote someone a letter? Here at Ávila, we’ve had the incredible luck of receiving not just one letter, but many letters, from 29...
Lifelong Learning Series: The Wonders of the Winter Night Sky
On a crisp, cool night in upstate New York, have you ever looked up and gazed in awe at the universe? At Ávila, many of us love to learn more about the world around us. We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Valerie Rapson from The Dudley Observatory to teach us more about...
What Does Happiness Look Like?
The Dalai Lama once said, “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” Here at Ávila, that is a philosophy we fully embrace! So we’re here to ask you a question: what does happiness look like to you? When we asked our residents what brings them joy, we got a variety of...
2019 – What A Great Year!
As we come to the close of another decade, we are pinching ourselves after a truly fantastic year. We’ve had so many wonderful times with our friends and family - celebrating milestones, enjoying activities, and volunteering to make the world a better place! At Ávila,...
Gift Ideas For Active Seniors
We’re decking the halls of our community with fun, festive holiday cheer! This time of year brings an opportunity to think carefully about how we can enhance the lives of those we love with a very special present. We’ve put together a list of ideas to help you shop...