$14,000 a month! My mouth dropped as the property manager revealed the monthly rent at a luxury villa at the luxurious Casa de Manana senior homes. Of course, the extravagant amenities came at a cost: a cozy theater showing Oscar winning movies from several generations, a private beauty salon, nutritious meals served at a resident’s discretion, an 84 degree Fahrenheit pool with a spa for exercise and relaxation, a modestly equipped library overlooking stunning views of Children’s Pool Beach and La Jolla Cove; personal trainers to ensure healthy lifestyles at their fitness center; exciting trips to the opera, plays, and local gardens. Casa de Manana offered an experience to seniors unlike any other place I had visited.
As I explored the comfortable Casa de Manana located in a priceless location, I met many residents who shared their background were in their early to mid 90’s yet they did not seem a day over 70! Most were educated with college and even professional degrees, and they chose Casa de Manana as their choice of home to have fun in their retirement years. Their adventurous backgrounds including serving in the U.S. Navy, traveling to Kenya and Italy, and skydiving and rearing children whose partners had close ties with U.C. San Diego encouraged me to continue to pursue a higher education to be able to enjoy the world’s treasures. Through their lens, I realized only an education can earn me success and enable me to access such a beautiful life. They sought higher education, prioritized their health and wellbeing, and formed trusting relationships to unlock a fulfilling life.
As I explored the comfortable Casa de Manana located in a priceless location, I met many residents who shared their background were in their early to mid 90’s yet they did not seem a day over 70! Most were educated with college and even professional degrees, and they chose Casa de Manana as their choice of home to have fun in their retirement years. Their adventurous backgrounds including serving in the U.S. Navy, traveling to Kenya and Italy, and skydiving and rearing children whose partners had close ties with U.C. San Diego encouraged me to continue to pursue a higher education to be able to enjoy the world’s treasures. Through their lens, I realized only an education can earn me success and enable me to access such a beautiful life. They sought higher education, prioritized their health and wellbeing, and formed trusting relationships to unlock a fulfilling life.