Thousands of Lives Are Impacted do to Passion and Purpose
Memory impairment affects people and families daily. Some know memory impairment as Alzheimer’s and dementia; others know it through the side effects of cancer. There is no comfort found seeing a friend or loved one suffer from memory loss.
In the book, “The Silverado Story,” two visionaries share their journey of shattering the norms of the long-term care business. This accomplished through a philosophy of “love is greater than fear.” This concept of senior living focuses on love, normalization, and an atmosphere being transformed from “clinical to inviting.”
At Silverado Senior Living you’ll see residents in normal daytime attire, cats, dogs, birds, television with football fans, and residents’ rooms filled with family pictures, cherished artwork, and souvenirs from special trips. You will also notice memory boxes outside their rooms holding mementos testifying to individual interests and achievements.
Having visited and volunteered at several nursing and long-term care homes, one visit to a Silverado property will shock you with delight.
How did something like Silverado get created?
The passion and purpose of two men believed senior care could and should be more than it was. Loren Shook and Steve Warner decided to challenge the status quo and choose to follow their hearts. Since that decision, they’ve revolutionized the industry and have impacted thousands of lives.
Decide today to impact others by embracing the passion that lies within your heart.
Leave a comment below: What is in your heart, and what were you created to do? If required, are you willing to go against the “status-quo”?
*Full disclosure: None of the links are affiliate links, and I don’t work for Silverado. My family and I do volunteer there once a month, and were shocked by our first visit.
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Everything but the status quo. I was meant to change lives and bring people closer to God. I believe that we have to identify that purpose and drive with all our heart to and for it. I can imagine how shocked you were and its so awesome to Volunteer.
It’s great to be shocked in a good way. Glad to hear that you run against the grain. Has there been a time when people told you that you had to conform to the status quo?
Isn’t it amazing what can be accomplished when someone has a vision? Glad to see there are alternatives popping up in senior care.
Vision, determination, grit. Its amazing – you’re so right.
What a great story of two people who used their passions to add value. I know God has created me to add value to people by writing and teaching leadership. Great post!!!
Their story is really a neat one. They both had different life experiences, but they knew so much more could be done in their industry. When we embrace our personality, our passion, and our experiences we impact others on an entirely different level.
When they began – who knew they could create the environment they did? It hadn’t been done like this before. Let your experiences & personality shine as you add value to others.
Sounds like a great place. I used to work as an RN, when my dad was dying of cancer someone suggested respite care and I refused. I’m glad I did. I’ve promised my mom she would never have to live somewhere she didn’t like.
Going against status quo? I feel like I’ve done that my entire life…sometimes graciously, sometimes not…sometimes with success, sometimes not…sometimes with passion and sometimes dragging my feet.
My passion…God, family, friends, writing, politics.
It really is on a different level. Thats great to be able to help your parents have comfort. Thanks for the honesty about goin against the grain. Its fun to engage in passions isn’t it?
Sounds like a great place! My 19 year old daughter just started doing clinicals at a nursing home (she’s a nursing student), and she loves it. I am also starting to volunteer in one visiting with different patients. I think it’s a bit scary for young people to go in because it looks so institutionalized – I bet a place like this would be a lot more inviting. The thing that surprised my 19 year old is how fun the people were.
That’s great – it takes special people. They’ve really taken it to another level.