FEATURE STORY
Knollwood, A Military Life Plan Community
A resident of Knollwood for 18 years, Thelma Mrazek is grateful for the support and camaraderie that the community provides.
Tech and Time By Christy Brudin
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he power of technology is staggering. But it is often seen as dehumanizing— leading to a lack of authentic, faceto-face connections. It does not have to be that way. One local retirement community has struck the balance between using technology and leveraging time together. At Knollwood, a military life plan community and not for profit, in Northwest Washington, D.C., residents benefit from the use of cutting-edge technology for both advanced physical therapy and social engagement. They also enjoy the
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company of like-minded peers and assistance from a dedicated, professional staff. With tech and time, Knollwood residents are remaining engaged and living well.
A Life of Service
The military has always been a part of Thelma Mrazek’s life. Her father was an Army officer during WWI. Her husband, Col. James Mrazek, was a West Point graduate who served as an officer during WWII and helped found the Airborne Operations. A glider infantryman, Col. Mrazek went on to write books about the unique work of his unit. “He felt that the glider infan-
try was largely unknown and got little recognition compared to the paratroopers of WWII,” Thelma recalled. “We traveled throughout Europe and interviewed people about the different battles, and he wrote about it all. That was a very interesting time.” A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Thelma moved to New York City after graduating from college. She later relocated to D.C. when she was offered a job as an editor. “I met my husband after I moved here, and I followed him throughout the world,” she said. While they were traveling the globe, Thelma continued to work as a writer and editor. The couple
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