When Work Offers Balance

Every day I pinch myself that I get to work for Silverado Senior Living. It's an amazing environment in which to spend my days. Our company's operating philosophy is "Love is greater than fear," and I witness that philosophy in action daily. Not only do we give wonderful care to the memory-impaired residents in our communities, the clients we serve in their homes and see our Hospice patients through their end-of-life transitions, we care for each other. When I visit a Silverado community, I see smiling faces on my fellow associates. When I greet the hospice workers who visit my dad, Jack, they want to know how I am doing and what they can do to support me. When I walk from our little marketing suite over to our main corporate building, I'm greeted with smiles, handshakes, hugs and pats on the back. Our people aren't from a Stepford community; their behavior simply reflects the culture this company was founded upon - We give LIFE (love-innovation-family-engagement) to those we serve (including our associates). It's embodied by our CEO, Loren Shook, and flows outward like a warm tropical breeze. It's magical. And my work is currently providing the kind of balance I need to offset all the family drama. Never before have I found that work lessened the stress in my personal life, and I know this works now because of the extraordinary nature of this company. Thank you, Silverado!