PVN Administrative Assistant nominated as KRLD Radio’s Difference Maker Moving loved ones into a retirement community can be a hard thing for their former caretakers, but to Susan Stephens, it was made a little easier by an administrative assistant at Presbyterian Village North (PVN). Stephens nominated Christina Martinez Decker as KRLD radio’s Difference Maker of the week for her exceptional assistance to families during… Keep Reading
Life Enrichment hosts a state fair for PVN residents The pandemic has caused several cancelled events, including the State Fair of Texas. The quick thinking of Elena Jeffus made all the difference for residents at Presbyterian Village North (PVN). On October 6 and October 13 the life enrichment team hosted the ‘PVN State Fair.’ “So many of our residents remember and have enjoyed the… Keep Reading
Forefront Living participates in largest community-wide giving day Forefront Living is among over 3,200 nonprofits participating in the 12th annual North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 17. The event raised $50 million in donations in 2019 and is expecting a larger turnout than ever before. North Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour online event designed for members of the community to support local… Keep Reading
Presbyterian Village North granted funds for a mobile kitchen In June 2020 the Forefront Living Foundation granted Presbyterian Village North the funds for a food trailer to provide the residents an alternative dining option. Director of Dining Services, Kelly Cook, came up with the idea because construction plans in late 2020 would cause the dining rooms to be under construction. When the pandemic hit… Keep Reading
Faith Presbyterian Hospice hosts annual spring memorial On April 25 at 10:30 a.m., Faith Presbyterian Hospice will host their annual spring memorial at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice & Palliative Care Center. The memorial is held yearly to remember those lost throughout the year and to celebrate the lives they had. “In Hospice care, I think we can get so focused on… Keep Reading
To Have The Blues During The Holidays To Have The Blues I am standing shocked in the middle of Home Goods surrounded by every possible knick knack, thingamabob, or gizmo aggressively reminding me that this is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! “Please Come Home for Christmas” is blaring on the speakers. A woman mistakes my stillness for wonder and says,… Keep Reading
A Winter’s Night Reflection from Valerie Sanchez, Director of Bereavement Services It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. For some who grieve, who mourn, the traditions that brought joy are no longer the balm that can offer comfort and peace. Trying to make sense of the experience of grief often creates additional challenges. As we are made so uniquely, we grieve uniquely, so it’s hard… Keep Reading
Children’s Grief Awareness Day is November 21, 2019 Children’s Grief Awareness Day is a national campaign observed every third Thursday in November to highlight the needs of grieving children and the importance of providing support for them. Established in 2008, Children’s Grief Awareness Day’s mission is to help grieving children feel less alone and more supported through changing the culture surrounding children and… Keep Reading
Where Do You Go When You Need to Tell Your Story? Sharing our stories is healing. But you may find that just when you need support the most, family and friends may not be able to listen to your story as often as you need to tell it. Where do we go to tell our stories – to talk about the ones we loved and the… Keep Reading
