¡Hola! Meet Sebastian! Sebastian is our Sales and Marketing Director at Melody Living independent living.

Sebastian is originally from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Four years ago, he made the move to Colorado Springs and has been loving it ever since.
 
His favorite thing about living in Colorado Springs is being able to explore the mountains and lakes especially by going on hikes.

Of course, the gorgeous views of Pikes Peak are also at the top of that list. 

Sebastian has been married for seven years to his amazing wife. They have three wonderful kids together, two boys and a baby girl.

​Sebastian’s favorite holidays are Thanksgiving and Christmas, and he loves being able to celebrate with his family. His favorite foods are sushi and tacos and he says fùtbol (soccer) is his religion. 

The holiday season means getting together with family and loved ones that we maybe haven't seen in a while. It also means that we may be noticing some things that could be concerning about a senior loved one.
 
It’s always good to check in on your senior loved ones, but it can be easy to miss some of the signs that are red flags when it comes to recognizing whether your loved one needs additional care.

Here at Melody living, we’re experts in senior care and strive to provide the most expert support for you and your loved ones, regardless of if they call Melody Living home.

​For anyone planning to visit a senior in their life this holiday season, we’ve gathered some topics that families we’ve helped in the past have noticed prompted them to reach out to us for some help.

Santa is coming to town! Bring the kids and meet with Santa during this magical winter wonderland experience at Melody Living in Colorado Springs.

This event is free and open to all! Join us at Melody Living independent living community for some holiday fun.
 
Enjoy an array of cookies and candy while sipping on delicious hot cocoa.
 
Kids can write their Wishlist at our Wishlist making station before dropping it off in our North Pole mailbox.

Last but not least, experience a very special meet and greet with Santa himself!

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is December 5th-9th and focuses on driving safety, driving fitness, and driving alternatives for drivers over the age of 65.

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week aims to help seniors stay active in their communities through mobility and transportation opportunities regardless of driving capability.
 
As we age, we go through many biological changes including vision impairment, hearing loss, and cognitive abilities; each of these drastically impact one’s ability to drive. 

​One in six drivers are over the age of 65. Consistent check-ups in all of these areas should be maintained in order to stay safe on the road and contribute to road safety for not only the driver, but for everyone on the road.

​Meet Mayela!
 
Mayela, more commonly known by our residents and her friends as MJ! She is the Executive Director of our Melody Living independent living community in Colorado Springs. She was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador through high school as her parents were missionaries. After leaving Ecuador, she lived in Nyack, NY for six years before moving to Colorado Springs in 2000. Mayela calls Colorado Springs her forever home. Her favorite thing to do is visit different breweries and take in nature however she can.

​Mayela and her husband, Timothy, are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month! They are a blended family with four children; their oldest is Dominic, 26, a paramedic in Reno, NV; second is Jack, 23, and he is currently attending Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO; their third is Daniel, 22 and he is also a paramedic, located here in Colorado Springs with the Security Fire Department their fourth is Jada, 20, the only girl and she is currently completing an internship with a medical practice here in Colorado Springs to become a medical assistant.