Read & Learn.

The hustle and bustle of the summer season is just around the corner! Soon, mass travel will begin as families gather for graduations, weddings, and vacations across the country. As a result, many older adults will be hitting the highway, burning up the miles to make these special memories with their loved ones. There is a common phenomenon seniors are especially susceptible to that can occur when driving on long, monotonous stretches of road, or even on repetitive routes. This phenomenon is called, highway hypnosis.

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For the Aggie community, certain phrases and slogans are a part of the daily vernacular, terms that only an Aggie truly understands. The Langford's Chaplain, Gabe Montez interviews an Aggie alum and shares the many traditions honored by the alumni members at the retirement community.

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“He had already lost a kidney and had a transplant done back in 2005,” she recalled. “It was time for another transplant, and I wanted to help.” As it turns out, that act of love from Vaughn, the Life Enrichment Coordinator at The Langford, ended up impacting more lives than she could have imagined.

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The fall harvest is full of seasonal fruit and vegetables that are in peak season in Texas during the last few months of the year. Most grocers in Texas keep most fruit in stock year-round. However, flavor, color, size, and texture are largely dependent on enjoying while in season.

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