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My Summer with MRC
October 17, 2024

MRC’s Summer Intern shares her summer intern experience with Methodist Retirement Communtiies

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Bridging the Gap
July 15, 2024

Each gift to MRC's Covenant Fund is a testament to love in action, making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

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25 Years with MRC
July 8, 2024

Vice President of Human Resources reaches major career milestone

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An Artist's Inspiration
June 25, 2024

Traveling the world can be a life changing experience. Exploring unfamiliar cultures, meeting new people, and discovering breathtaking architecture and landscapes became the source of artistic inspiration for two MRC residents, Dee Wescott of Stevenson Oaks, and Diane Peters of Mirador.

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Counting Blessings
March 20, 2024

Members of the MRC Accounting Team spearhead state-wide food drive.

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Between Generations
March 9, 2024

Bayview residents partner with La Porte school district for a variety of programs.

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Pouring Out Love
December 18, 2023

La Porte resident volunteers to keep fellow residents connected.

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A Shared Language
November 27, 2023

MRC Bayview employee overcomes communication barriers to build friendships.

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Engaging Ideas
December 11, 2023

Life Enrichment teams learn from Dr. Tam Cummings

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Looking Through Eden Eyes
December 5, 2023

Employees from across Texas obtain their Eden Alternative Certifications.

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The Power of Generosity
November 27, 2023

MRC encourages donors to consider the many ways they can give.

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Obtaining Additional Credentials
September 4, 2023

Leaders across MRC pursue new skills to enhance care

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Gaining Expertise
August 21, 2023

MRC Clinicians obtain RAC-CT Certifications

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Grow with MRC!
August 21, 2023

MRC seeks to inspire youth to choose careers in aging services

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Affordable Housing in Bryan Hosts 10th Annual Fundraiser
July 20, 2023

Each year, the parking lot in front of Crestview Terrace in Bryan fills with antique cars and local vendors, all gathering for a fun day of raising money for a special cause.

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TaleGate Comes to Texas
July 24, 2023

Elders and staff in Fort Worth, Bryan, League City, Lufkin, and Texarkana enjoyed a party hosted by a national team dedicated to storytelling across America.

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‘Sic ‘Em Bears!’
July 17, 2023

MRC President and CEO shares his experiences as the former bear trainer at Baylor

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Finding Solutions for Mom
April 21, 2023

The MRC Covenant Fund ensures that every resident has a wonderful home complete with the dignity deserved.

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Gifts that Leave a Legacy
May 5, 2023

Remembering a legacy gift made by Thomas Randle

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Aging Faithfully
April 21, 2023

MRC Guest Blogger, Missy Buchanan, urges each generation to stand in each other's shoes to age faithfully.

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Changing Industries
April 7, 2023

Why three MRC Executive Directors have transitioned from Hospitality to Senior Living

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MRC Welcomes Dr. Tam Cummings
March 24, 2023

Memory loss expert visits MRC campuses to educate residents and staff

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Recruiting the Best of the Best
December 19, 2022

MRC adds key positions to overcome emerging trends in hiring

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Ways to Give to MRC
November 21, 2022

MRC donors greatly enhance the lives of residents through their generosity

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But then came God...
November 16, 2022

Affordable Housing resident reflects on God’s faithfulness throughout a lifetime of ministry

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Honoring your aging parent: Three things Adult Children need to stop saying
October 10, 2022

There are some things in life you simply can’t be fully prepared for. Supporting your parent through the ups and downs of aging is certainly one of those times. The territory is equally unknown to the elder as well. It is likely that they are dealing with new emotions, losses and in some cases, mounting fear about the future. This can make any conversation feel like you are navigating a minefield of sensitive feelings with the risk of offending or crossing an invisible boundary line while only trying to help. While this is not an exhaustive list, here are the top three things adult children should stop saying to their aging parent.

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MRC Affordable Housing Hosts Annual Car Show
June 21, 2022

Affordable Housing in Bryan hosts annual fundraiser

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One More Day– Revisited
July 18, 2022

MRC appeals to donors for $60 donations to celebrate 60th anniversary

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Home for the Homeless
July 18, 2022

Homelessness in older adults is an emerging crisis according to the American Society on Aging, citing that approximately half of the nation’s homeless population are over the age of fifty.

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Time for a “Quality of Life” Check-in
July 11, 2022

Here are a few critical questions that you can use to have regular “check-ins” with your loved one to ensure their quality of life is at its best.

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A Life Defined by Growth
April 25, 2022

One MRC employee’s story of continued growth now inspires growth for others

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Power Down– Spirits High
March 21, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicholas prompts community to rally together during power outage

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MRC CFO finds creative solution to keep family connected despite distance
April 18, 2022

During the early days of the pandemic, Don Stephens, MRC’s Chief Financial Officer, came up with a unique way to spend time together, despite distance.

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Memories Matter
April 4, 2022

Yvonne Seifert, MRC’s Vice President of Clinical Services explained, “We are certainly invested in education and advocacy to help improve the future but we are also working diligently to understand the disease so we can impact those who are effected by memory loss today. Besides, it’s not just the resident who needs extra care, it’s their loved ones too. It’s exceptionally difficult to be a caregiver and watch your loved one slip away to such an unforgiving disease. We hold their hand through the journey and hope that it makes a difference in their experience that we were there.”

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Remembering The First Place
March 14, 2022

The old hotel had a grand past. It stood proudly on the edge of the Gulf waters for decades, and famous and important people crossed its portals into history. When time was catching up, The Buccaneer entered a whole new life as the first location of what came to be known as Methodist Retirement Communities.

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The Vision of MRC is Born
March 7, 2022

How a generous gift began a 60 year legacy of caring for elders

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Finding Home- Resident shares how MRC Affordable Housing rescued her from homelessness
February 11, 2022

Ms. Elnora Stamps found herself in a difficult situation after moving across the country. She learned that the living arrangements she was counting on weren’t going to be permanent. She didn’t panic for long because, according to her, God led her to Crestview Terrace.

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Marching to the Beat of Our Own Drum
November 15, 2021

Crestview Unity’s Service Coordinator introduces classes that are a huge hit

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Music and Memory- A therapeutic approach for those living with memory loss
November 15, 2021

Music and Memory- A therapeutic approach for those living with memory loss

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Touching Hearts Across the Globe
November 15, 2021

Sewing parties at The Langford, The Crossings and PineCrest produce dresses to send to children in need around the world.

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Proud to be an American
November 15, 2021

Laura Cruz, Crestview Unity’s Housekeeper, has traveled a great distance, both literally and figuratively. She spent years pursuing a lifelong dream that has only recently come true. She has been declared an American Citizen.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions
November 15, 2021

What’s a Qualified Charitable Distribution? – you might ask. A Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD allows the holder of a taxable IRA to make a gift to a qualified charity directly from the IRA instead of taking the Required Minimum Distribution that is mandated each year after a certain age.

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The greatest fear of older adults might not be what you expect- How MRC is making a difference
October 1, 2021

Our mission calls us and our faith compels us to extend the love of Christ to meet the needs of older adults. More and more are coming forward seeking help and we want to answer the call.

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What’s cooking at MRC?
August 11, 2021

Get a taste of MRC’s philosophy on food

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MRC Partners with the United Methodist Churches of the Texas Annual Conference
August 5, 2021

MRC was blessed to join in partnership again this year with the United Methodist Churches of the Texas Annual Conference in our Annual Mother’s Day Appeal.

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Recruiting the Best of the Best
July 30, 2021

How to recruit and retain mission minded individuals in senior living

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Top three times when a caregiver should ask for a helping hand
June 24, 2021

Asking for help is not failing, needing help and not asking is the true failure.

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The Health Benefits of Moving to a Retirement Community
April 21, 2021

Retirement communities are fast becoming crucial parts of American society. As we approach these critical years in elderly care, it’s important to understand and appreciate why retirement communities are such popular options for older adults— for both those with and without health conditions.

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MRC AFFORABLE HOUSING- Five things everyone should know about this important ministry
April 13, 2021

Five things everyone should know about MRC Affordable Housing

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Why It’s Time To Talk About The Anti-Aging Narrative In America
April 12, 2021

The elder generation has lived through multiple wars, economic ups and downs, they’ve seen the rapid growth of technology and innovation and yet, they are marketed as empty headed or frail. If this narrative is not silenced, we will continue to behave as though we are a nation of know-it-alls without need of the wisdom and guidance of those who came before us. This is foolishness.

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HISTORIC VACANCIES IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS IN NEED IN BRYAN AND LA PORTE
December 10, 2020

MRC Affordable Housing is accustomed to operating from a waiting list. However, 2020 has left them with a historic amount of vancancies ripe for seniors in need of quality, income-based housing.

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GivingTuesday 2020 - Why are you asking me for money?
November 18, 2020

You walk into an MRC community anywhere in the state of Texas and you look at beautiful common spaces and well-appointed furnishings and you might easily think, “This place is so nice, why would you ask me to donate money?” 

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Shopping Retirement Communities? 5 questions you didn’t know you should be asking
February 7, 2020

Shopping Retirement Communities? 5 questions you didn’t know you should be asking Have you begun the exhaustive work of touring and comparing senior living options in your area? Perhaps you have already scribbled down pricing, amenities and included services on your own comparison chart. You may have taken measurements of each floorplan, tasted the food …

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THRIVING IN ASSISTED LIVING
November 30, 2018

The Holidays are here and what a wonderful time to spend with the family that we love. Fabulous meals together, cozying up to watch Football playoffs, trips to see beautiful Christmas lights, laughing over the Pictionary drawings, and sweet conversations at the kitchen table with mom over coffee. What might not be so sweet, is …

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