Life Stories
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"The biggest surprise? A whole new career in my 70s."
When Kathleen “Kathy” Moore arrived at The Village from Mason City in 2018, she...
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“Go, Fran!" — moment of strength at National Senior Games
At the National Senior Games in West Des Moines, it didn’t take long for...
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Dahl Adult Day family member believes center extended her husband's life
When her husband was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 53, Sara Harless of...
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Community pet helps resident navigate loss
The grieving process is unique to each person who experiences loss. To Jerry...
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"The food is so good, but it's not even really about that."
When Paul T.'s wife passed away suddenly in 2017, life looked different to him...
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COO looks back at first year, ahead at needs of changing customer
“Life is a journey and you have to be open to saying ‘yes.’ Some of the most...
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Resident delighted children as host of TV's "Romper Room"
To say Bob and Beverly Croskery have lived the lifetimes of 10 couples isn't an...
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"She can stay ... forever?" Fund allows resident to remain in her WesleyLife community
The WesleyLife Promise supports WesleyLife's non-profit status as well as the...
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Resident, 91, offers tip for healthy aging: "Don't miss your exercise class!"
(Note: This is an installment of a monthly series, "Living the WesleyLife Way,"...
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