High Energy Celebration of Zero-Energy Neighborhood
On February 12 amid gale rain gusts, The Oaks, Portland’s first-ever net zero energy senior neighborhood, celebrated an Open House […]
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Residents
Meet Our Residents: Evelyn Carlson
In this edition of “Meet Our Residents,” we’re sitting down with Evelyn Carlson, a Rose Villa fashionista who refuses to
Advice
Embracing Minimalism
What does it mean to embrace a minimalist lifestyle? Practicing minimalism means prioritizing the items in your living environment that
Advice
Three Myths About Senior Living Communities, Debunked!
Our community was founded by people with the desire to create an inclusive, social culture that supports personal independence. Here
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It Takes a Village to Save the World
Sustainability practices may feel like a quickly growing fad with the increased popularity of hybrid cars and ecofriendly, biodegradable products
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Five Ways to Help Your Loved One get Acclimated in a Senior Living Setting
Moving can be an exciting and overwhelming time in anyone’s life. Whether it be your first apartment out of college
Community
The Impact of Art in a Senior Living Community
Numerous studies have proven the positive impact that art programs can have in schools, and the same is true in
Community
Four Things to Look for When Choosing a Senior Living Community
Choosing a senior living or licensed Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) for yourself or a loved one is
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Sustainable Rose Villa
“Sustainability” is a word that appears frequently these days in the popular press, and it can mean quite different things
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Rose Villa Partners with Habitat for Humanity
When Rose Villa set about planning for the redevelopment of a large section of campus, a solid salvage plan for