Benton House of Lenexa

01/24/2026

Happy National Activity Professionals Week to the incredible team who makes assisted living come alive!

Activities are their jam—and it shows in every smile, every laugh, and every moment of connection they create. We are so grateful for the joy and purpose you bring to our residents. 🌟

We are truly blessed to have Karen and Stephanie and their amazing activity teams in our community!

01/23/2026

Who says you can’t have a luau in winter? 🌴❄️

Our residents brought the island vibes with leis, music, smiles, and plenty of fun at our Winter Luau! Sunshine was optional, but joy was guaranteed. 💃🕺

Aloha from all of us! 🌺

01/21/2026

This month’s super star is our Memory Care Coordinator, Stephanie M! Stephanie has been with Benton House for over 14 years. You can always see her around the community helping whomever she can, and always with a smile on her face! She always goes the extra mile to make sure things are done correctly! Help us in congratulating Stephanie for being this month’s super star!

01/19/2026

You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step - Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/18/2026

🍔🎉 Burgers and Bingo made for a perfect combo this week! Great food, lots of laughs, and plenty of bingo excitement. Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun!

01/14/2026

It was a perfect chilly morning to go to Black Dog Coffeehouse! We enjoyed a sweet treat and some hot coffee!

01/13/2026

Today was a real treat! Baking club made Diane's family recipe for Pazzelle. They were beautiful, delicious, and made our building smell like funnel cakes. Everyone gave it a thumbs up! Yum!

01/11/2026

There’s no single “brain fitness” solution, but there are activities that may strengthen thinking, creativity, and connection.

Keeping our brains active isn’t just fun — it’s a key part of aging well. While traditional puzzles like crosswords and Sudoku are helpful, research suggests that novel and varied cognitive activities can stimulate the brain more broadly, especially when they involve challenge, strategy, and c...

01/09/2026

Elvis was in the building!!

We celebrated Elvis’s birthday in style! We had “hound dog” hot dogs, “love me tender” chicken tenders, “all shook up” chex mix & “stuck on you” caramel apples!! Fantastic Elvis music that rocked the house!!

01/04/2026

https://www.bentonhouse.com/blog/super-agers-what-we-can-learn-from-people-who-stay-sharp-well-into-their-90s/

We’ve all met someone whose memory, curiosity, or quick wit seems decades younger than their chronological age. These remarkable older adults — often called “Super Agers” — are redefining what healthy aging can look like. But what sets them apart? And more importantly, what lessons can we ...

01/03/2026

We celebrated New Years on Greece time with yummy snacks, special beverages and friends!

01/01/2026

Benton House wishes you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy 2026!