Growing older doesn’t mean that one cannot engage in physical activity. On the contrary, the older we get, the more important it is to stay active for your overall health and well-being. To stay healthy, older adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity…
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Downsizing your home can depend on multiple things. Learn more about when it might be time to downsize from La Vida Llena.
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Spring had arrived in New Mexico. As the fragrant high desert air breezed through the trees, Margie took a walk through her large yard and realized that maintaining it all by herself was becoming a challenge as she entered her retirement years. On her 70th birthday, she and her sons had discussed the situation and...
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Rebecca Mallory, our talented pastry chef, joined the team at La Vida Llena in November of 2022. With an unwavering passion for baking, Rebecca expertly crafts a variety of mouthwatering treats daily including bread, cupcakes, cookies, and an array of delectable desserts. Not only is Rebecca celebrated for her exceptional baking abilities, but she is...
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Shelly LeBlanc is our in-house licensed wine expert at La Vida Llena. Whenever we host special events in New Mexico, Ms. LeBlanc takes care of all of our wine needs. She trained at Le Cordon Bleu and Scottsdale, Arizona, and has taken sommelier classes as well. At our 40th Anniversary, she served both Josh and...
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Can a program like Memory Care benefit you or your family? Life Plan communities like La Vida Llena offer many different supportive care options that can really make a difference for seniors in various stages of their life. Besides offering additional help such as assisted living or nursing support, Memory Care is designed to offer...
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The new year has begun and the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over. Perhaps you won’t get to see family for a while. A few more weeks of winter will still be around. It’s the perfect time to reach out in your retirement community and connect with friends and neighbors as you plan...
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The holidays are always a wonderful time of year. And if you are now in your retirement years, you have the time to live each day to the fullest and soak in all the good times with family and friends. But did you ever wonder what it would be like to celebrate the holidays in...
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As we finish another year ending with the holidays, community is as important as ever for seniors across New Mexico and our nation. Life is so much more enriched when we are surrounded by loved ones. Thanksgiving is a holiday when families come together and enjoy good food and drinks and laughter. If you live...
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It’s the time of year here in Albuquerque when we feel like staying inside our cozy homes drinking hot cocoa under a warm blanket. Luckily, there are a myriad activities and even hobbies to keep you inspired and interested during this season. Is there a specific hobby you used to enjoy and wish you could...