The mission of the Buena Vida Foundation, Inc. is to improve the quality of life for Buena Vida residents and make Buena Vida an even more desirable and caring place for its employees. It is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, with an independent Board of Directors committed to strengthening the Foundation’s resources to keep serving seniors [...]

The term “independent living” seems to have different meanings depending on who you ask. Even within the senior living industry, it gets applied to a wide range of living and care situations. So let’s take a closer look at “independent living,” what it really means, and how it applies to Buena Vida Estates. The Definition [...]

It can be hard to face the fact that our parents are getting older. While this can be an uncomfortable topic, it’s essential to have this conversation as early as possible – before any accidents or health crises. If you wait too long, you might be forced to make a quick decision and your senior [...]

When people reach retirement age, downsizing to a small apartment or moving into a senior living community is incredibly common. However, somewhere between 50-70% of people over the age of 65 will require some level of care services at some point. For these people, that might mean having to move all over again – but [...]

One of the main reasons people look forward to retirement is the opportunity to relax. It gets even better for those who move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Here are just a few ways that CCRCs offer carefree, resort-style senior living to their residents. 1. Maintenance-Free Living Independent living is for people who [...]

Most people are familiar with the physical benefits of CCRC living, but the mental health benefits are equally important for seniors. A CCRC-type community can have a significant emotional and social impact on its residents.  Mental Health is Not Taboo Many seniors don’t report symptoms of depression and anxiety. This is due to the longstanding [...]

Retirement communities are an excellent option for senior living. They offer plenty of activities, amenities, social interaction, and care services (when needed). Most importantly, they also provide peace of mind. But how do you choose the right retirement community for you? Here are some tips to help you get started: Decide if You Want to [...]

The idea of moving into an active, independent, premier senior living community sounds nice once you start thinking about retirement. You’ve done your research and you’re ready to enjoy the type of healthy, worry-free future that only a true not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) like Buena Vida Estates can provide. While you understand all [...]

There are two common reasons seniors put off moving into a CCRC. One is that they’re not completely ready to leave their homes and the other is that they don’t feel like they’re “old enough.”  But being “old” is subjective, and opting to move into a CCRC doesn’t mean giving up your independence and active [...]

Many seniors put off moving into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) simply because they feel like they’re “not ready.”  Maybe they think they’re not ready financially, maybe they feel like they’re not old enough – but that “not ready” feeling usually has a lot more to do with the difficult emotions that can come [...]