Mayflower Gardens Senior Apartments

duces excellent results with standard lens implants. However, there are now more advanced lens implants such as the trifocal lens implant (PanOptix®) and astigmatism-correcting lens implants that perform best when they are perfectly centered in the eye. Laser-assisted cataract surgery allows the surgeon to eliminate the variability inherent with manual techniques and delivers a consistency that offers greater predictability regarding lens centration. The laser is used instead of a blade to make the incisions in the patient’s cornea, make a perfect circular opening to access the cataract and use laser pulses to soften the cataract and allow it to be more easily removed.

Q: Wow! That sounds a little complicated! What are the main advantages of the laser?

Dr. Helm: (Laughs) Yes, it can get a little technical! Basically, the advantages of using a laser with cataract surgery are that the laser gives us a level of precision, predictability and programmability that allows for greater customization of surgery. Each eye is different. The laser takes that into account and allows us to precisely tailor the best contoured incision for that particular eye.

Q: Is there anything special about this particular laser that Helm Vision Group has acquired?

Dr. Helm: This laser represents Swiss technology at its finest! Other lasers can be very finicky. This laser is very solidly built and is highly accurate. The most important difference however, is that unlike other laser platforms that are available for cataract surgery, the Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8 uses the lowest pulse energy to do the job. That means that with less energy needed to perform, it causes less inflammation and makes the surgery a more gentle experience.

Q: Is there anything else that this laser can do?

Dr. Helm: Yes, this laser is incredibly versatile. We can also use it to do corneal transplant surgery. The laser can make complex incisions that result in a stronger bond between a donor cornea and the host cornea. Basically, anything type of corneal surgery that required a blade in the past can now be done more accurately and precisely with this laser. We are very excited to bring this technology to the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas.

So Much to Do!

With so many things to do, it’s no wonder our residents really enjoy life at Mayflower Gardens! Card Clubs, Craft Days, Parties, Dances, Exercise and Dance Classes, Café, Salon, Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, BBQ Park, Computer Room, and so much more!

Mayflower Café:

Open Sunday – Thursday, 8:00am-1:30pm. Be sure to check out our Specials menu for the month on our Facebook Page: Mayflower Gardens Retirement Community.

MONDAYS: Ballroom Dance Lessons, free. 5:30pm in the Mayflower Café.

TUESDAYS: Bingo beginning at 4:30pm. $15 buys one of every regular and special games.

WEDNESDAYS: Line Dancing Class, free. 5:00pm in the Mayflower Café.

THURSDAYS: Bingo beginning at 1:00pm, 10¢ per card, per game.

SATURDAYS: Nickel Bingo beginning at 12:30pm. 5c per card, per game.

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Non-profit groups may use our meeting rooms at no charge, subject to availability.

The Mayflower Experience

At Mayflower Gardens, residents have complete autonomy and independence within their apartment. All of our senior apartments are in single level buildings on a 65-acre tree-dotted campus.

The Mayflower Café serves delicious home-style meals

a friendly, cheerful atmosphere. The Café is open to the public so invite friends or family to join you for breakfast or lunch. Fantastic prices and no reservations required! Come HOME to Mayflower!

Adults over 55 looking for a small town-style senior community with opportunities for social networking should call 661-943-3228 to arrange for a private Tour. Ask about current rates, qualifications, and income requirements. Once you have seen our lovely campus, we know that you will simply fall in love! For translation services please call 562-257-5255 or for the hearing impaired call our TDD at 800-545-1833 ext.359.

Mayflower Gardens Retirement Community is located at 6570 West L-12 in Lancaster, California. The Administration Building is located under the American Flag. Welcome Home! fied Professional, MECP, ‘Master Installer’ and Jeff is one of those lucky few. After 15 years in the install bay, Jeff opened his own shop, Meece Car Audio, with a focus on two business philosophies; attention to detail and giving back to the community.

Jeff prides himself on his technical knowledge and quality of work. That’s maybe why he still does the majority of installs himself! Some come to his shop because of his high ranking in Mobile Electronics Magazine, or maybe it’s that he is a representative for the Mobile Electronic Retailers Association, MERA.

Possibly they even want him to autograph their copy of the MECP study guide with his photo on the cover. Or it just might be the ground trembling from one of the shop’s parking lot shows featuring one of his latest installs loaded with Rockford gear.

You see, people trust a man with these kinds of accolades, industry recognition and knowledge, and he puts his trust in Rockford Fosgate. “Rockford is my preference not just because of the performance of their products, but for the amazing family-like service I receive and our shared technical passion for quality sound,” explains Meece. “RF is there for me, whether it’s an in-store display, a technical question for one of their engineers, or just coming out to support one of my parking lot parties with the Sound Lab…I can always trust they’ll be there for me.”

169 W. Avenue J-5 Ste F, Lancaster, CA 93534; (661) 948-2266; MeeceCarAudio.com