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December 27, 2024

My Word to Live By

Category: Senior Living

Author: Ayron Appleby, Executive Director

Each year, Arrow community leaders select a Word of the Year. A meaningful word that serves as a guide for personal and professional focus. As the Executive Director at Mallard Point Senior Living in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the start of a new year feels like the ideal time to reset, refocus, and prepare for upcoming challenges and opportunities.

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2025: Embracing Intentions

The Word of the Year I’ve chosen for 2025 is intentions. This word perfectly reflects the season I’m in, serving as a guiding anchor to influence how I lead my team, support families, and care for residents. Intentions emphasize the importance of purpose and mindfulness in every action, ensuring that efforts are deliberate and meaningful.

By focusing on intentions, I aim to approach each day with clarity, ensuring that my actions align with what truly matters in both personal and professional spheres. I believe this word will shape my year not only in ways I anticipate but also through unexpected moments. It reinforces the importance of staying focused and mindful, even amidst challenges.

Looking Ahead with Purpose

As 2025 approaches, I am excited to see how this word will guide me in leadership, strengthen relationships, and inspire personal growth. Choosing a Word of the Year isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being intentional and open to the journey it inspires.

A chart showcasing the 2025 theme of "Intentions," detailing focus areas such as purpose and mindfulness, approaches like meaningful leadership, and goals for clarity and relationships.

What will your Word of the Year be for 2025? Here’s to a year filled with purpose, growth, and meaningful moments for everyone. If you’re inspired to grow and thrive alongside a supportive team, consider joining us at Mallard Point Senior Living.

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Welcome to Mallard Point Senior Living, conveniently located near the prestigious University of Michigan in Cedar Falls, IA. Our vibrant senior living community offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care options, with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. In addition, our community expands beyond our campus as it is close to retail shops, and cultural hubs, and the University of Michigan campus ensures residents have easy access to a variety of adventures and opportunities for engagement inside and outside of the community. Come experience the enriching lifestyle and compassionate care that University Senior Living has to offer. Schedule a tour today and discover why our community is the perfect choice for your retirement journey.

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