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Sticking Together
March 21, 2023

When an ice storm was heading towards Fort Worth, the team at Stevenson Oaks mobilized.

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Benefits of Respite Care at a Senior Living Community
June 1, 2022

There are many reasons family members and even close friends choose to become informal caregivers for an aging loved one at home. In fact, more than 53 million adults in the U.S. provide unpaid care to someone over the age of 50, according to a recent AARP report. Whatever the circumstances, one thing is common

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What Is a Faith-Based Senior Living Community?
May 31, 2022

For many seniors, the pursuit of total wellness includes caring for the mind, body AND spirit. That’s why many older adults  seek faith-based senior living communities. If finding an independent living community that supports your spiritual wellness is important to you, this blog post will explore some benefits

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Choosing the Right Memory Care Community
May 10, 2022

Witnessing your loved one’s memory and essence begin to slip away due to Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is heartbreaking. For adult children and other caregivers, this can lead to additional stress, along with guilt when they realize their loved one needs more care than they can provide alone.

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Meet Larry Beck of Stevenson Oaks
July 10, 2025

When Larry Beck first expressed his intent to live at Stevenson Oaks in early 2020, his wife Kathy was by his side. The pair was making big plans for their life at the community, however, by the time the community was set to open in 2022, Kathy had passed, and Larry was facing the move on his own.

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The Circuit Rider Rides Again!
March 12, 2025

Stevenson Oaks now carries the Reverend’s name just like he carried the message of hope to the Fort Worth area centuries ago. To further commemorate his impact, a metal sculpture of the circuit rider was erected at the entry of the building as a permanent fixture and nod to how his story intertwines with Stevenson Oaks.

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Fostering Love- Stevenson Oaks Couple Shares their Journey as Foster Parents
March 10, 2025

Over the course of many years, the family cared for a total of sixty-two babies. “They all had their own stories and they each took a part of our hearts with them. But we learned very quickly how to be so excited when they were placed with a family because they were with their forever home and that’s where they needed

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Fighting for Freedom
October 14, 2024

When Ken retired in 2005, he knew   exactly what he wanted to do, help veterans. He connected with a World War II veteran from his church who introduced him to The Success Program, a special ministry sponsored by the Prison Chaplaincy program and specifically designed to help them re-enter society after serving

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Remembering NAM- Veterans at Stevenson Oaks share their stories from the Vietnam War
November 11, 2025

Veterans who live at Stevenson Oaks recall various stories from the Vietnam War.

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A Teacher Never Retires
October 3, 2025

From knowing where to go to figuring out how lunch works, the first day of kindergarten comes with its fair share of worries. And no one knows this better than Martha Farr, a retired kindergarten teacher who just re-lived those back-to-school jitters herself when she moved into MRC’s Stevenson Oaks retirement community.

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The Healing Power of Pets: Why Older Adults Benefit from Animal Companionship
October 1, 2025

As we age, our lives change—children grow up, careers shift, and social circles can become smaller. For many older adults, a sense of loneliness or loss of routine may begin to creep in. But one joyful, furry solution often brings warmth, comfort, and vitality back into daily life: owning a pet. Whether it’s a loyal dog,

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Cheers to Summer! 3 Yummy Drinks to Enjoy this Summer
June 26, 2025

The summer heat has arrived making hydration a major concern for Texans. For some, drinking plain water gets a bit dull, so we have curated a few recipes that can boost hydration, with minimal sugar, to making quenching your thirst a bit more interesting.

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