here, have a great meal together,” Glenn explains.

Another integral part of The Blake’s programs for senior 

adult residents is exercise. Glenn shares, “We know how 
important exercise is for older adults.” The Blake will 
offer several areas and methods for seniors to exercise in 
new and innovative ways. “We incorporate yoga, tai chi, 
even martial arts, water aerobics and all kinds of exercise 
programs to keep it fresh and inviting for our residents,” 
he says.

Making a decision to move to a new place can be very 

daunting, especially for senior adults. Many seniors have 
probably lived in their family homes for several years. 
They enjoy their community and having family and 
friends visit. However, taking care of a home can become 
more difficult as they age. Making a move to an assisted 
living community may be the perfect solution, but seniors 
and their families desire the best quality of life possible for 
them. Glenn and his family also faced this decision with 
Gi Gi.

“We understand the reservations, but what we had to 

look at was what she had to gain,” he says. Gi Gi moved 
into the first Blake community. 

850.476.1010

428 Airport Boulevard

Pensacola, FL 32503

blakeliving.com/pensacola

Loresa Harris

Executive Director

April 2018  |   71 

Tiffany Finelli 

Director of Sales

The Blake at Pensacola is an Assisted Living & Memory Care 

community currently under construction at 428 Airport Blvd. 
near the intersection with Davis Highway. Interested residents 
& families can call (850) 476-1010 to schedule a virtual tour 
with Executive Director Loresa Harris or Director of Sales 
Tiffany Finelli.

Glenn Barclay, Blake Barclay & Bertile “Gi Gi” Ard

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