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What is compassion? Compassion, as defined by Wikipedia, is an emotion that is a sense of shared suffering, most often combined with a desire to alleviate or reduce the suffering of another; to show special kindness to those who suffer. Compassion essentially arises through empathy, and is often characterized through actions, wherein a person acting…

As temperatures soar in the summer, outside activities can increase your risk for dehydration. Not getting enough fluids can lead to serious health problems. Why you could be at risk With age, the body’s ability to conserve water is reduced and the sense of thirst diminishes. By the time someone actually feels thirsty, essential fluids…

It may seem difficult to think about what you are grateful for when times are uncertain and scary. Upholding or beginning a daily gratitude practice can change our perspective and give us hope. Robert A. Emmons, author of the book (Gratitude Works!) has this to say, “… not only will a grateful attitude help—it is…

Read what our residents are saying. Federal and state governments are releasing plans to reopen the economy to essential business. While this is an encouraging sign to our country’s response to COVID-19, please know this process will be taken thoughtfully at Westminster. We will implement a three-phased approach when reopening our community. Decisions for each…

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…