Compliments and praise can brighten your day, spirit

Does accepting a compliment make you feel uneasy at times? Many have been raised to grow a bit uncomfortable when someone gives them praise and can almost automatically deflect it.

Psychologists and doctors are now telling us that accepting compliments and praise (as simply as acknowledging with a “thank you”) can brighten your day and your spirit, and even may be good for your health.

Plus, when you accept compliments with grace, you often will find yourself offering more praise to others because it brings you joy, too.

Residents at Parkway Place in Houston have discovered the foundation of camaraderie, compassionate staff, outstanding services and programs, and the sponsorship of Buckner Retirement Services — all of which present an atmosphere of stability and warmth that can lead to compliments.

Residents enjoy socializing with friends and neighbors, sometimes entertaining in their own attractive, maintenancefree apartment home or during chef-prepared meals (dining is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily).

Parkway Place residents also enjoy praising their home and the dedicated staff. Life enrichment coordinators, wellness specialists and a chaplain bring their expertise and enthusiasm to every phase of daily living.

The beautiful, 15-acre campus is a place for a stroll or a power walk. There’s room to polish your putting skills, improve aerobic exercises or witness the beauty of the community’s lush gardens.

If your interest is volunteering, there are opportunities both on campus and off. There’s an active woodworking shop where residents create projects for donation.

Many of the creative arts groups take on special projects to create assorted items for those less fortunate.

For information call Darby at 281-677-5912, and plan a visit and be a guest for lunch, or visit Bucknerparkwayplace.com.