Senior Resource

When you’re looking for a retirement community, it makes sense that you’d choose the best fit for yourself. But how do you define “the best”?  If a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with exceptional services and amenities in Richmond’s dynamic West End sounds like the best to you, Lakewood may be the place you’re looking …

At Lakewood, we believe the best complement to any outfit is just a touch of dog hair, and there’s no better friend than one with four legs. That’s why we offer pet-friendly senior living in a vibrant community that has endless adventures for humans and pups alike. So if you’ve been looking for a place …

Helping a loved one move to a long-term care facility is a major life transition that’s often loaded with worries, questions and fears about the unknown. For some families, it’s a decision that happens gradually over time. In other cases, a sudden health crisis triggers the need for finding senior care as soon as possible. …

On June 23, Cristo Rey Richmond High School invited its more than 30 corporate partners to lunch at the school to celebrate the success of the school year. LifeSpire and Lakewood team members were invited as three of the school’s tenth grade students recently completed a work study program at the community. The celebration marked …

On June 21, hundreds of luminaries lined the streets at Lakewood in an effort to shine a light on the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. It was all part of the community’s Lights of Hope luminary walk for the Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day, a fundraising event worldwide held each year on the summer solstice. Lakewood residents …

Culminating 10 months of hard work, three Cristo Rey Richmond High School tenth grade students presented what they learned during their corporate work study program at Lakewood. On June 9, Amya, Valerie and Nijahne shared their experiences with the Lakewood and LifeSpire leadership teams to mark the end of their time in the community. “The …

Athletes from around the globe took part in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, but in Richmond, the competition was fierce for the inaugural Lakewood Summer Games in July. Lakewood’s entire resident population was divided into countries and competed in various events July 12–16.   As part of the games, each team accepted donations which ultimately totaled …

It can be tough finding the right dementia-friendly community for your loved one. It can be even tougher to find the right type of style of memory care that will fit their unique needs. Ordinary senior living communities may not be the most accommodating with their style of care.  The neighborhood model of memory care …

We’re in the midst of a seller’s market in the housing industry. A recent poll of property analysts found that house prices in the United States are expected to climb in double digits in 2022.  If you’ve been thinking about moving to a senior living community, now is the perfect time to sell your home.  …

This Earth Day and every day, all human beings have a responsibility to protect, care for and better the world in which we live.  As Richmond, VA’s, forward-thinking senior living community, Lakewood has already adopted a number of eco-friendly programs, policies and projects to help create a more green senior living environment.  We’ve already taken …