PINPOINTE RESIDENT PROFILE
Livin’the Dream
Spring Cypress Assisted Living Brings Paris to Resident Through Their Program:
Story and Photos by Patricia Hudson
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rayson Moss moved to Spring Cypress Assisted Living and Memory Care, 16306 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress, in August, 2019. Since his arrival, 96-year-old Grayson has become an integral part of Spring Cypress. An Ambassador on the Welcome Committee, Grayson takes great pleasure in greeting new residents. This spry nonagenarian loves to exercise every day, and takes delight in encouraging others to get involved. “Grayson is such an interesting gentleman, so filled with knowledge and such a pleasure to be around,” explains Shelli Smith, Vibrant Life Director at Spring Cypress Assisted Living. One of Grayson’s lifelong dreams has always been to visit Paris, France. As 12 August | September 2021
VLD, I decided to fulfill his dream by giving him a trip to Paris through our Livin’ the Dream Program. ‘The Dream’ is similar to ‘Make a Wish’ or a ‘Bucket List.’ It is something they have always wanted to do in their lifetime, but not yet had the opportunity to do. While we couldn’t actually fly him to Paris, we were able to bring Paris to him! He was especially pleased that his extended family, numbering more than a dozen, along with his friends, were there to share in his dream.” Arrangements for the Paris themed event held in early May included a stamped passport at the start of the journey, and jaunty French berets donned all around. Intent on making this an extra special event, Shelli contacted
