Archives for January 2016

by The idea of aging can be scary. The unknown can be intimidating. That’s why it’s so important to hear from those who come before us. Video interviews have become the online version of sitting at our elder’s feet and listening closely as they share their wisdom, meaning that wisdom can have a reach most… Read More

Sunset Spotlight: Angela Vara, Charge Nurse

June 15th, 2025

by Angela Vara, a native of Walnut Springs, has worked in geriatrics since she was 15. “I love working as a nurse and knew I wanted to be one since I was a little girl,” she said. During high school she worked as a CNA for four years, then worked with physical therapy as restorative… Read More

Activities for All

April 30th, 2025

by All of our residents deserve the opportunity to participate in activities, regardless of limitations. Sunset Home resident Cindy Bennett is totally blind and loves getting involved with all of the activities. When it came time for the 10th Annual Resident Art Show, our activities team came up with a modified way to paint so… Read More

Celebrating 70 Years

December 29th, 2024

by The year was 1954 — Eisenhower was president, Elvis Presley released his first single, “That’s All Right”, New York Giants centerfielder Willie Mays made “The Catch” against the Cleveland Indians in the World Series, White Christmas topped the box office and a group of Lutherans decided to turn the recently deserted buildings of Clifton… Read More

The Outlook

September 22nd, 2024

by When John Degiorgio fell and broke his hip in December, he needed somewhere to stay that would help him get back on his feet – literally. That’s why he came to Sunset Home. Over the course of ten days, John progressed quickly and was able to safely walk with a walker unsupervised and he… Read More

Sunset Spotlight: Analyn Sanders , CNA – Central Supply Manager – Nursing Scheduler

July 12th, 2023

by Analyn Sanders grew up in the Phillipines and came to Central Texas when she married Mr. Sanders from Valley Mills and immigrated in October 2002. Even though she had earned her BA in Accounting from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 1991, she was encouraged to enroll in the CNA class at LSM… Read More

LSM Resident Art Show Returns

July 12th, 2023

by On a lovely Friday in March, we headed across the street to the Bosque Art Center for our 7th annual LSM Resident Art Show! After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the resident-favorite event made a triumphant return with a great turnout, food and some beautiful art. Out of the 12 entries, ranging from… Read More

Answering the Call

July 12th, 2022

by As COVID spread in 2020, the call was put out to former nurses: we need your help. One of the many retired nurses who heeded this call was Nicki Foxx. “The governor said come on, so I did!” she said. Nicki and her husband have lived in Clifton for three years, coming to central… Read More

It’s All in the Hands

December 5th, 2021

by Our Sunset Home activities team created an incredible photo project of our residents’ hands holding something special to them — a Bible, paintbrushes, an American flag, a bingo card — you name it! For Grandparent’s Day, these photos were displayed in our halls so everyone could see them, but these photos aren’t just meant… Read More

Archives for January 2016

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The Power of Positive Aging