Thanks to technology, health improvements, and better nutrition, people are living longer these days.  This shift in culture brings a lot of possibilities, but it also raises the question of how we care for our elderly.  Growing old looks completely different depending on where you live.  In some parts of the world, the oldest members of society are revered, honored, [...]

For a long time, music has been known to help patients struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.  But the science behind why has only recently become clear.  A recent study shows that Alzheimer’s or dementia patients can “recall memories and emotions, and have enhanced mental performance after singing classic hits and show tunes from movies and musicals.” In [...]

Ben grew up in Nevada, in a suburb just below Las Vegas.  He grew up in the dry desert heat, played baseball and golf, and loved swimming.  He was an all-star athlete at his school and graduated at the top of his class, where he then went on to Harvard. He studied philosophy, despite all the warnings from his [...]

Point Loma is a beautiful city situated on the coast of San Diego county.  It’s home to old naval bases, a beautiful sea-residing university, charming assisted living residences such as BayView Senior Assisted Living, and loads of coffee shops and yummy sandwich joints.  But there are 10 landmarks and historical buildings in Point Loma that you can’t miss if you [...]

On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States.  And there is no better place to celebrate America’s Independence than its finest city. The 4th of July has also become a great day to spend time with close family and friends.  At Bayview Senior Assisted Living, we were [...]

Point Loma is a beautiful city situated on the coast of San Diego county.  It’s home to old naval bases, a beautiful sea-residing university, charming assisted living residences such as BayView Senior Assisted Living, and loads of coffee shops and yummy sandwich joints.   But there are 10 landmarks and historical buildings in Point Loma that you can’t miss if [...]

Dear Sarah, Hello sweet girl!  I’ve missed you!  How are the boys?  Is little Ian still a firecracker out on the soccer field? I miss seeing him play! And how’s Daniel getting along in school these days? I know cursive was really tripping him up.   We are doing well.  Daddy is (mostly) enjoying retirement, although you’d never know [...]