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How do we keep anxiety, fear, and paranoia at manageable levels with a virus that has infected individuals worldwide? The battle seems like it is outside of your home against some microscopic enemy, but the struggle actually starts inside your mind. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, these strategies for coping will help you…

Mary Lynn Woodall wasn’t looking to move into Westminster right away. But a one-bedroom residence became available and her house sold quickly and the rest is history. Her daughter, a professional photographer and artist, helped her move in, arrange furniture and hang their art on the walls. Mary Lynn isn’t sentimental. She found that giving…

Despite the uncertainty of a global virus, Westminster continues to meetthe mark of excellence. April officially marks Westminster’s 53rd year asthe premier senior retirement community in Austin. In celebration, werenovated the Preston building complete with porta cache, added morebeautiful landscaping, and completed the construction plans for our thirdbuilding, The Carlisle. Our balance sheet is strong…

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and Westminsteris home to many of these volunteer heroes. Among our most valuableare our resident volunteers. A group of Westminster residentsthemselves, they are a diverse collection of individuals who volunteertheir time and energy to lead activities within the health center. Withactivities ranging from football tailgate parties and flowering arranging,to…

Fear is a normal, necessary evolutionary response to threat – ultimately designed to keep us safe. When we identify a new fear, our bodies provide us a biological response to that fear flooding us with adrenaline to make sure that we are able to escape or defeat an oncoming threat. This response produces a range…

The health, safety and well-being of our residents, employees and families are always top priorities at our community. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the news and on the minds of many, we want to address actions taking place related to this concern. Some of the actions we are addressing include: Consistent updates and communication to…

At Westminster, we pride ourselves on the high caliber rehabilitation therapy our residents receive during their stay in our Health Center. Working in concert with our industry-leading partner, RehabCare, we provide the very best physical, occupational, and speech-language rehabilitation services for our residents. A prime example of our exemplary care are the results that Dr.…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Westminster senior living community, managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company, announced that its management company ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Senior Living Study. Westminster is proud to be a part of Life Care Services, which achieved the highest score in all seven study factors:…

Westminster gains high marks for Positive Work Culture and Career Advancement November 4, 2019 – AUSTIN, TEXAS – Westminster senior living community, located near downtown Austin, has been recognized by the Austin American-Statesman for the sixth consecutive year as a Top Workplace of Greater Austin.  Rated by employees, the Top Workplaces project annually honors 100…

We are moving into the hotter months of the year here in Texas. Hydration is key to staying and feeling healthy. Proper hydration keeps your system of fluids and electrolytes balanced. In the elderly, this regulation system may no longer function properly on its own, making dehydration more common — making adequate hydration even more…