Olympic Runner Bob Soth Goes for the Gold at Walnut Village

Posted on November 3, 2019

In the late 1950s and early 1960s America's Cold War with the Soviet Union was in full  swing and resident Bob Soth was smack in the middle. Bob, an up and coming world-class long-distance runner, had one thing on his mind ... "Beat the Russians!" Bob's best finish at an Amateur Athletic Union meet was third in the 10,000 Meters in 1959. He also placed fourth in the 5,000 Meters in 1956 and 1960. Bob won a bronze medal in the 10K  at the 1959 Pan American Games. It's now July 1…

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Pamela Lowe Says Trust is the Key to Having Happy and Healthy Residents

Posted on August 3, 2019

"When it comes to the health and wellbeing of residents, building a trusting relationship is the key," says Pamela Lowe, director of health services at Walnut Village. "Trust is the most important part of my job," Pamela says. "Residents need to feel comfortable coming to me with any health issues so I can help and I need to feel comfortable going to them with observations about their health if I see things they need to know about. I want residents to live their best  lives here." …

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Dr. Lucia Dean Calls Walnut Village the Friendliest Place on Earth

Posted on August 3, 2019

While nearby Disneyland may be the happiest place on Earth, Dr. Lucia Dean says Walnut Village may be the friendliest. "I am so happy to be here," said the retired family medicine physician. "I'm a very social being and Walnut Village is perfect for me. The interesting people I have met here are extraordinary. And the staff are top notch. I couldn't ask for nicer people." As a self-proclaimed people person who enjoys meeting new friends, living at Walnut Village  is a far cry from he…

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