Our group returned to Casa de Manana this week for more casual conversations with the elders. I had the chance to speak to Ed, who was also present the first time we came to Casa. He had many stories ranging from his Navy pilot experience to senior Wii Bowling competitions. He’s had the chance to pursue opportunities in education and photography after his time in the Navy. It feels so surreal whenever I speak to elders and find out about all the things they’ve accomplished and overcome while I have barely started on my own adventure. These stories from our community visits remind me that nobody’s life paths are or will be the same. There are endless possibilities and opportunities to pursue. Ed also described his life here at Casa. He said that Casa provides 3 Lincoln Continentals and buses to take the residents to group lunches or city tours. I was stumped for second after he casually mentioned the exact model of the luxury car that they have access to. Ed advises any senior looking for a retirement home to tour Casa and use it as a base comparison vs. other homes. I was surprised that he could say that so casually too because many seniors simply cannot afford a home like Casa. When he said that, I pictured the one room occupancy home that my grandma had lived in for about 2 decades. That one room costed a few hundred dollars a month. It would be great if all seniors had the option to compare and choose their ideal retirement home, but unfortunately that’s not the case.
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