Whispering Winds Retirement

10/31/2025

Happy Friday, everyone!

Episode #14 is officially live! 🎙️

What a journey this has been—learning how to launch and grow a podcast has stretched me in ways I never expected. I’m so proud of how far it’s come, and even more excited for where we’re headed in 2026.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who’s listened, shared, and supported this dream along the way. It truly means the world. 💛

💚 New Episode Out Now! When Health Changes – Grief, Independence, and Finding Our Way
Join Angela Vanderpool as she dives into the emotional side of caregiving, independence, and healing.
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWurAj0Kr-k

In this episode of Hey Mom, We Never Prepared for This, we explore one of life’s most challenging transitions — when health changes. Whether it’s a diagnosis...

10/30/2025

Voting for our employee pumpkin carving contest has started! If you’re popping in for a visit today, be sure to vote for your faves at the front desk!

10/24/2025

Thank you to the future residents of Whispering Winds, for joining us in a special brunch! We can’t wait for the day it’s your turn to move into our community!

10/17/2025

🎙️ EPISODE 13 IS LIVE!
We’ve all heard about the 5 stages of grief... but what if that’s not how it really works?
Angela Vanderpool breaks down what the stages actually mean, how grief really shows up in our lives, and why it’s time we stop expecting it to follow a script.
Watch now on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc1zWeR5jBQ

In this heartfelt solo episode, host Angela Vanderpool—Senior Living expert and Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist—takes on one of the most misunde...

10/16/2025

🎙️ New Episode Drops Tomorrow!
“Hey Mom, We Never Prepared for This” is proudly sponsored by Dharma Healthcare Management, the managing company of Whispering Winds Retirement.

Join us every other week as we explore real conversations about aging — whether you’re a senior yourself or walking alongside a loved one.

✨ Tomorrow’s episode dives into the so-called “Stages of Grief” — what they really mean, and why it’s time to rethink how we talk about loss.

Follow and subscribe wherever you listen! 💛

10/15/2025

Today’s fall craft was pumpkin dipping— A tub of water and a little nail polish is all it takes to make your own marbled mini pumpkins!

10/09/2025

Keeping it extra-terrestrial at Whispering Winds 👽 Today we welcomed, the Telescope Guy-Michael Caba, who presented on Aliens! We got into the spirit, can you tell which ones of us truly are “out-of-this-world?”

10/09/2025

Discover senior fitness activities that boost strength, balance, and flexibility—from chair yoga to Tai Chi. Contact Whispering Winds Retirement to join enjoyable, accessible classes in Bend, Oregon.

Staying active is especially important as we age, and senior fitness classes are a fantastic way to do it! They're designed with older adults in mind,

09/26/2025

Prost! We had a fabulous time celebrating Oktoberfest—Thank you for making it another great, fun, party!

09/26/2025

Discover how nourishing senior meals contribute to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For more information about our dining program at Whispering Winds Retirement in Bend, Oregon, contact us today.

As older adults transition into retirement communities, nutrition, one of the most critical aspects of everyone’s well-being, needs to be even more focused

09/19/2025

We are so excited to send another employee to HAWAII! Twice a year we select one of our dedicated employees to send on a paid vacation for 2 to sit by the ocean and relax 🏝️ congratulations to Annabella! We hope you have an amazing time and thank you for all that you do!

09/18/2025

Our last park walk of this summer 🤍 we made it to Miller’s Landing to finish off 2025! Until next year, park walk crew!