Front Porch in the Media – December 2024

Here’s a roundup of articles, news stories and media mentions that feature Front Porch or its communities, programs and services from December 2024.

Senior Housing News shared information about the grand opening of the new, expanded Summer House memory care neighborhood at Walnut Village in its In the Pipeline column (behind paywall).

Familiar Touch, a new feature filmed largely at Villa Gardens, has acquired distributors both for domestic and foreign screenings. “The residents and staff of Villa Gardens, a continuing care retirement community, also participated as both cast and crew.”

Villa Gardens also featured prominently in an article from LeadingAge on vaccine education sharing how Education, Communication, and ‘Secret Weapons’ Keep Communities Healthy.

Anna Hall, Front Porch’s Chief Culture and Community Officer, shares 4 Ways to Access Joy Anytime on the What Do You Know To Be True podcast.

A McKnight’s article on loneliness and social isolation notes that Front Porch is one of the supporters of the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness, which is promoting the SENIOR Act (Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief). The Act would add loneliness to the definition of disease prevention and health promotion services under the Older Americans Act.

The Bay Area Reporter described how Home Match builds housing security, in particular for older LGBTQ+ adults, in this feature.

This article on Casa de Mañana’s centennial was listed as one of the top La Jolla lifestyle stories from 2024 in the San Diego Union-Tribune. The U-T also shared a story about Casa de Mañana resident Steve Jamison: La Jolla author assembles wisdom of Wooden, Walsh and ‘Winning Ugly’ for new book.

The food and culture of Wesley Palms are highlighted in this short video Taste of Senior Living from Devore Realty Group.