Wesley Haven Villa's Blog

Much has changed since March 2020 when group activities, including communal dining, came to a full stop. So, what do activities and engagement look like in a retirement community almost a year later, now that we know more about how the virus...

In just two months, residents and roommates Anne Pippen and Lovell Norman have made 44 sock dolls for children at local hospitals. Lovell mentioned her love of sewing to her Wesley Place on Honeysuckle caregiver Jacinda, and the next thing you...

Meet new resident at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle, Sarah Izzell. She is a North Carolina native and the author of the children’s book Hattie’s Big Move. Sarah was privileged to be a witness during the monumental move of the Cape Hatteras...

A person living with dementia is already dealing with feelings of isolation. For one-on-one dementia caregivers, it can feel like this pandemic has dealt you a double-blow since you are now likely in isolation together. A person with dementia...

As Shirley Nelson was settling in at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle, she was immediately recognized by a former student, William Armstrong, who also lives at the community. Mr. Armstrong was one of the first students that she taught in her very...