Residents Discover their ‘Sense of Place’ at Front Porch Communities

Posted on May 11, 2023

In academic circles, "sense of place" refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a particular geographic location, shaped by their personal experiences and cultural associations. Drawing on this definition, Front Porch developed the Sense of Place program: a six-part series that allows new and established residents to explore together how they experience their community and to share what they value and want to keep - and what they want to change. Senior Director for Res…

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Carlsbad By The Sea Residents Jo and Ken Pay It Forward By Giving Back

Posted on January 3, 2023

Ken and Jo’s move to Carlsbad By The Sea was an easy decision – having lived two miles away, they were familiar with the retirement community’s many features. Despite having put down deposits at other communities, Carlsbad By The Sea’s exquisite location as well as other features, made them recognize that this was their new home. “We realized we wouldn’t get a place like this anywhere else,” said Jo. One of Carlsbad By The Sea’s defining features is its people. It’s a communit…

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Falling Is Not a Normal Part of Aging.  Take These Smart Steps for Preventing Falls.

Posted on September 13, 2022

September 22, the first day of fall, is appropriately deemed national Falls Prevention Awareness Day, and is dedicated to raising awareness of falls and how to prevent them. As a leading provider of senior housing, Front Porch treats the risk of falling as a  very serious public health issue. No one thinks they are going to fall, but it happens. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. If you slip, trip or fall, it could change your life. You could break a bone, take a trip t…

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Demystifying Resident Contracts

Posted on September 21, 2021

For people who are considering moving to a community, many of the benefits are obvious: a beautiful location, friendly neighbors, great amenities, and supportive staff. But moving to a senior community is a big decision, and one that can raise many questions - especially when it comes to signing a contract or resident agreement. The resident agreement may seem imposing at first, but it also holds the answers to many questions prospective residents may have, such as: What's included and n…

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Carlsbad By The Sea Resident Author Debuts New Memoir During Quarantine

Posted on February 27, 2021

When the quarantine hit, almost 90-year-old Jackie Epstein, a former writer for the L. A. Herald-Examiner, Los Angeles Times, Tennis Illustrated, and National Enquirer, did what she’s often done to navigate life’s uncertainties: she sat across from a blank white page and let the words flow. My Love Affair with Hollywood is a book Jackie started writing over 30 years ago, initially entitled Hollywood, Behind the Scenes, when she and her husband, Robert Epstein, a Los Angeles T…

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Old Men and The Sea

Posted on July 30, 2020

In August 2014, my lifelong friend, Dave Radcliff, invited me to join a 20-plus-mile swim relay across Catalina Channel.  As it had never been attempted by 80-year-olds, we would set an international record.  I feared I wouldn't measure up, but I accepted. Dave swam in the 1956 Olympics.  Our teammates, all Masters Swimmers, compete in events around the world.  I was, and still am, in awe of their accomplishments.  To avoid letting them down, I increased my swim …

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Carlsbad By The Sea Resident Takes “Alexa” for a Test Run

Posted on August 10, 2017

Enthusiasts were delighted that so many people (perhaps 40-50) attended the first meeting of the Carlsbad By The Sea Alexa Club last week.   Using the Amazon Echo or Dot has proved great fun and an enormous convenience for many of us, and sharing the latest "trick" we've discovered with our own use of "Alexa" has become a daily pleasure.  We act like proud parents showing off our kids…….  or the owners of especially cute dogs, who revel in the admiration of others…

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