Read & learn.

On this special workday, students are dispersed across Bryan-College Station to volunteer with a variety of non-profits, as well as complete projects for private citizens who are in need. This year, The Langford in College Station was fortunate to be selected as a service project site.

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We hear it all the time, "I'm not ready to move into a retirement community! I'm still too independent!" What does this statement mean exactly? The person on the other end of the comment likely intends to communicate they are living in their home and do not feel ready to rely on others to take care of them.

The intent behind their statement is well-understood, but it could be built on a multitude of misconceptions about senior living. Let's discuss a few of these examples and potentially redefine the term "independence" as we go.

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Residents of The Langford, Arbor Oaks’ sister community in College Station, Joyce Nies and husband Peter Witt began to daydream about the possibilities within their own courtyard, a space that is quite literally the centerpiece for the community.

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Dr. John Harris, D.V.M., had a flare for building local relationships and striking up unique deals that were valuable to both parties. He enjoyed starting his day with a Shipley’s donut and cup of coffee, so it made sense to negotiate an exchange of goods and services with the donut shop.

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