Expert Source
Vassar Byrd is a nationally recognized expert source on the topics of gerontology, innovative senior living and the importance of person-directed care. She has lent her expertise to stories in the L.A. Times, U.S. News & World Report, the New York Times, Parents.com, The Oregonian and more. She has also been featured in stories on KXL-FM News/Talk and NPR.Rose Villa is regularly featured in local and industry media. If you are a journalist, please contact Jennifer Werdel, Director of Marketing and Communications.
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Signs it is Time to Consider a Move
Aug 30, 2017Rose Villa CEO, Vassar Byrd provides insight into signs that a move might be right for someone. Read the full Caring.com article here. Read More »
How to Cope with Guilt Over Moving A Loved One to Assisted Living
Aug 21, 2017Discover ways to cope with caregiver guilt.Read more here. Read More »
What do Seniors Want in a Retirement Community?
Jul 18, 2017Rose Villa was featured in the publication Facility Executive, highlighting connection to community as a major decision factor for seniors looking for a Life Plan Community. From the text: Active seni... Read More »
Minimalism in Retirement
May 29, 2017Rose Villa Resident, Zoe Taylor, shares her experience of living minimally and living comfortably in a vibrant community. Read the full article here. Read More »
Forward-Thinking Senior Living Community Blazes Net-Zero Neighborhood Trail
May 19, 2017Jeanette Schuster with Tonkon Torp Attorneys offers insight into Rose Villa's Phase 2 construction project. Read the article here. Read More »
Rose Villa Offers Fresh Model for Independent Living
Apr 27, 2017Environments for Aging Magazine profiles Rose Villa's innovative design and classic village concept. Read all about the long-standing community and recent renovation project here. Read More »
Five-Star Community
Apr 24, 2017The April 23, 2017 edition of The Oregonian featured an article in print and also online, which serves to shed light on the information found on the Oregon Department of Human Services website regardi... Read More »
Environments for Aging
Apr 14, 2017Environments for Aging recognizes Rose Villa's Redevelopment with the Design Showcase Award of Merit for a built project. Read about the award here. Read More »
Smooth Transitions
Apr 7, 2017U.S. News and World Report writer Maryalene LaPonsie shares perspectives on making the adjustment of moving to a Life Plan Community. Rose Villa's CEO, Vassar Byrd shares her insight. Read the full ar... Read More »
Working in the Wellness Zone
Mar 17, 2017Rose Villa and construction partner R&H Construction became Blue Zones certified in 2017. At Rose Villa, employee wellness is is supported by Wellness Director, Rene' Swar and the Well-Being commi... Read More »
Daily Journal of Commerce Selects Top Projects Finalists
Mar 8, 2017Rose Villa's reconstruction project was selected as a nominee and finalist by the Daily Journal of Commerce for its Top Projects 2017 award. Read about the Top Projects Awards here. Read More »
Rose Villa program pairs people with dementia, volunteers
Dec 19, 2016The Opening Minds through Art program at Rose Villa is more than an arts and crafts program at a senior community. This intergenerational art group for people with dementia is giving Rose Villa's 10 r... Read More »
