Family Ties Grow Stronger at Beatitudes Campus

Peter and Judy moved to Beatitudes Campus on their own terms, years before their sons, Todd and Jay, ever needed to weigh in. “My parents have always valued their independence and wanted to be as little of a burden as possible on us,” Todd said. “They decided well before we would have to decide anything ourselves.”

Shortly after moving in, Todd’s father was diagnosed with a form of Alzheimer’s. The timing of the move, just before the 2020 lockdown, proved critical. Peter had a safe, supportive environment as his condition progressed, and Judy had a community around her and access to resources to help her prepare for what was ahead.

It wasn’t easy, Todd said, but it was the best possible situation. His father passed away in early 2024, and today, Todd has no doubt his mother will continue being well cared for, whatever the future holds.

Judy had the freedom to grieve at her own pace, with no pressure to join activities before she was ready. Her friends were there when she wanted company and gave her space when she needed it. When she was ready, she showed up fully. She took up darts and started mentoring new residents, including a couple in which one spouse had dementia.

“She is able to lean on her good circle of friends and be a shoulder for them as well,” Todd said. “I love that they lift each other up and enrich each other’s lives and focus on the positive.”

Through everything, Judy’s life stayed anchored to what has always mattered most to her, including learning, kindness and values that run deep throughout Beatitudes Campus.

“I enjoy the fact that everything my mother and my family hold as important – humanity, equity, social justice and being a good neighbor – is important to so many people in the community,” he said.

Todd isn’t worried about his mother anymore and doesn’t need to be. Despite so many things having changed in Judy’s life, it has not changed much. And that’s a good thing.

“Beatitudes Campus will allow your loved one to be who they are and live how they would like to live,” he said. “They can do so with their own will, their own comfort and their own independence for as long as they can.”

Learn about the lifestyle that allows residents to bloom at Beatitudes Campus. We invite you to connect with our team or schedule a personal visit to see what makes our community so special.

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