Testimonials

FROM OUR RESIDENTS & FAMILIES

David for ASAA: “Excellent facility. Very nice staff . Excellent amenities!”

Ardin for ASBH: “My father just moved into his apartment at All Seasons. It’s a beautiful apartment. He has met some wonderful residents here and is having no trouble making new friends. The dining room is beautiful and Dad says the food is really good. He has att ended some concerts and looks forward to picking out the next activity from a list of many great things to do. He has even hopped on the treadmill in the exercise room at All Seasons. He is very happy here. The staff is so friendly and very helpful. I’m so glad Dad suggested we take a tour of All Seasons to see what they had to off er.” Deena for ASNA: “My mom spent the past several months in the Memory Care Unit and both Robin Bracken and Nurse Amy made the experience excellent. Mom enjoyed the daily activities and participated regularly - dancing was her favorite though. Robin was always thinking of new ideas to engage the residents and keep it fun. Any holiday (even Kentucky Derby) was an opportunity for a party hat. Plus ASNA had therapy ponies, musical performances and comedians that were all terrifi c. Nurse Amy went out of her way to help as my dad was transferring my mom closer to where most of our family lives in New York State. I know my dad appreciated the att ention to detail and kind care she provided. Thank you to all the staff that helped my mom and for making her stay with you as enjoyable as possible. You are all terrifi c.”

Austin for ASOV: “All Seasons Oro Valley has top notch employees that care a ton for all the residents! This is a special community that from the second you walk in, you can feel the love! The residents are engaged in Activities and love the food! I am so grateful for all the employees and all that they do for the residents!”

Jeana for ASRH: “What an absolute pleasure to visit ASRH! Having the chance to help a friend out of state evaluate some senior living options for her mother still here. All I can say is All Seasons Rochester Hills fulfi lls everything she and her mom want and more. The greetings with residents along our tour made it obvious staff rapport is genuine. Several places we checked out cover the basics. With its amenities, events and culinary off erings, only ASRH piqued her interest for true quality and zest for life, talking all the way home about the new home she wanted next.”

Gadi for ASWB: “My aunt and a family friend live there. Really a high class, well-maintained property. The 2-bedroom apartments are very spacious and have a nice fl oorplan.” 25

DESIGNING ALL SEASONS

AN INTERVIEW WITH LEIGH BERKHOEL, ALL SEASONS’ EXECUTIVE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL

How did you become an executive design professional?

What were your personal and professional paths like, eventually leading you to All Seasons?

My background includes residential, retail, and commercial design. Before taking on the position with Beztak, I worked for a contract furniture dealer designing a variety of spaces, such as corporate offi ces, hospitality venues, car dealerships, and schools. Beztak was one of my favorite customers! We had the opportunity to design and furnish several clubhouse projects and All Seasons Oro Valley. I enjoyed working with Beztak so much that when the previous designer, Gloria Fransted retired, she recruited me, and I gratefully accepted!

How would you defi ne design?

Design is not only defi ned by aesthetic qualities, but it is also rooted in functionality, purpose, enjoyment, and a meaningfulness to the beholder.

What excites you about design, and specifi cally about design for older adults?

What excites me about design is both the challenges and creative journey that leads to a successful design. Designing for seniors is a creative challenge because you are accommodating for a wide range of people with diff erent personal tastes, backgrounds, age groups, comfort levels and physical abilities. How do you design to meet all of those needs while still maintaining a beautifully furnished environment? It takes creative planning!

Do you have a favorite color, shape, texture? What kind of design elicits joy for you?

Some of my favorite design elements that can create an impactful design are; color which will add a sense of playfulness and can help set the mood, a variety of shapes that complement one another, and an assortment of textures to off er a richness to the space. I truly appreciate all facets of design. The most memorable designs are those that are thought-provoking, eclectic, and have a mindfulness for its surroundings. The most beautifully designed home I have visited is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. How it is thoughtfully positioned on the landscape and how the interior features all pay tribute to its natural surroundings makes it a genius, harmonious, and breathtaking design.