As we age, we experience many lifestyle changes, and it can be surprisingly easy to become isolated. That’s what Barbara Bahn discovered. Twice widowed, she found that living on her own was becoming more and more lonely. She was considering moving to a condo, but her friend Carol Max suggested she check out The Gatesworth. For more than three decades, the senior living community has been dedicated to offering residents innovative services, a variety of amenities and opportunities to connect with peers, so they remain active, happy and comfortable.
Max has lived at The Gatesworth for 11 years. Having tired of the responsibilities of home ownership, she started exploring other options and found The Gatesworth to be the perfect fit. “There are so many reasons I’m grateful to live here,” she says. “It has opened me up to a world of new people with diverse backgrounds. These are friendships I wouldn’t have been able to form without The Gatesworth.” With how meaningful her own experience has been, Max convinced Bahn to take a tour, and the other woman quickly fell in love with The Gatesworth as well.
Since Bahn has moved, her friendship with Max has grown. They regularly enjoy meals and attend activities and events together. Bahn also has formed connections with other residents and enjoys taking advantage of the amenities and entertainment that the community offers, especially the beautiful grounds. These new relationships and opportunities have been especially important to her. “I moved to The Gatesworth at a very sad time in my life, having lost two husbands and lived alone for eight years” she notes. “This is such a welcoming place, and everyone here is so warm. I truly feel at home.”
Bahn is grateful Max suggested she explore The Gatesworth. Her decision to move has allowed her to live a more vibrant and connected life, and she hopes others will take the initiative to explore community living options. “I have told people to come now while they are young enough to enjoy all of the amenities and opportunities,” she says “If you come in good health, you’re going to have a wonderful transition. Don’t wait until you need assisted living or skilled nursing.” Max adds, “When you move, you will understand why everyone is smiling. Our later years are enhanced in so many ways because we live at The Gatesworth.”
Along with offering top notch services and amenities, The Gatesworth is dedicated to creating an environment for its residents to thrive and enjoy life. Executive director Carrie Montrey notes that this sense of community is just as important for staff. “Residents frequently tell me that The Gatesworth is such a friendly, warm and engaging place to live,” she notes. “They ask how we find such nice employees and comment on the rich life histories of fellow residents they meet. Working in this community reminds me, every day, how important it is to stay connected, active, curious and determined to live life to its fullest.”
Located at One McKnight Place, The Gatesworth offers residents a wide variety of innovative services and amenities so they can live life to the fullest. Pictured on the cover: Residents Carol Max and Barbara Bahn. For more information, call 314.907.0678 or visit thegatesworth.com.
Cover design courtesy of The Gatesworth
Cover photo by Gregg Goldman Photography
Pictured at the top: Residents Carol Max and Barbara Bahn
Photo: Gregg Goldman Photography
