Archive for August, 2009

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? Wesley Homes’ Open Houses Provide Options

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Visitors enjoy the patio at Wesley Homes Lea Hill during last year’s Open House. With a continuing care retirement community in Des Moines and a smaller campus in Auburn, Wesley Homes presents its annual Open Houses in September. Sunday, September 20th, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Wesley Homes Des Moines , 815 S. 216th Street, [...]

How a recession becomes a perfect storm for retirees and charities.

Monday, August 17th, 2009

  The Honorable Judge Al Holte retired at Wesley Homes. Wesley Homes resident Al Holte is a retired Washington State Superior Court Judge.  He practiced law in Washington for 50 years.  He is also the former CEO of Pioneer Savings and Loan which merged with Washington Mutual Bank.  In 1981 Holte was the Executive Director [...]

Relationships That Drive Successful Rehabilitation

Friday, August 14th, 2009

 Award winning occupational therapist, Danielle Bergeron, pictured with client Mary Benson, at Wesley Homes Health Center. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.  This is never truer than in a patient’s rehabilitation.  A therapist who can build bonds of friendship with their patients is truly an asset to [...]