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The dynamic between sisters is something very special, something difficult to describe to someone who doesn’t have a sister to call their own. This type of bond is on display each day at Crestview Terrace where two sisters, Vickie and Pat, live as neighbors. From childhood, and into adulthood, they have remained close to one another.

We would likely all agree that senior adults have a higher risk of experiencing a life altering event than a younger adult. These events might be losing a spouse, facing a health crisis or new diagnosis, or even making a major move. So, what are the chances seniors will endure various life altering events?

For over 60 years, Methodist Retirement Communities has been restoring hope to older adults who find themselves in difficult situations and have no place to turn for help.

With your Legacy Gift, your care and concern for older adults will continue well into the future.

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

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.

Vice President of Human Resources reaches major career milestone

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.

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

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

La Porte resident volunteers to keep fellow residents connected.

MRC Bayview employee overcomes communication barriers to build friendships.

Life Enrichment teams learn from Dr. Tam Cummings

Employees from across Texas obtain their Eden Alternative Certifications.

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

Leaders across MRC pursue new skills to enhance care

MRC Clinicians obtain RAC-CT Certifications

MRC seeks to inspire youth to choose careers in aging services

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.

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.

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

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

Remembering a legacy gift made by Thomas Randle

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

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

Memory loss expert visits MRC campuses to educate residents and staff

MRC adds key positions to overcome emerging trends in hiring

MRC donors greatly enhance the lives of residents through their generosity

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

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.

Affordable Housing in Bryan hosts annual fundraiser

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

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.

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.

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

Tropical Storm Nicholas prompts community to rally together during power outage

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.

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.”

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Get a taste of MRC’s philosophy on food

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.

How to recruit and retain mission minded individuals in senior living

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

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.

Five things everyone should know about MRC Affordable Housing

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.

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.

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?” 

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 …

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 …