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The Palace Renaissance, the memory care neighborhood at The Palace Kendall campus, recently debuted a new multi-sensory environment geared for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and sensory processing needs.

A South Florida veteran who served on the front lines in World War II celebrated his 100th birthday. Mandell Mitchell may not look it, but he’s reached the triple digit milestone surrounded by his family. 7News got to take part in celebrating the special day at The Palace at Weston assisted living facility on Friday Mitchell enlisted in the military at 18, serving as an infantry trooper on the front lines in Europe in 1944.

The Palace Group, South Florida’s largest privately owned and operated senior living company, has been named as a Global recipient of the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for its outstanding commitment to employee engagement.

The prestigious award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world, and this marks the eighth year in a row The Palace has received the honor.

Join host Elizabeth Martinez as she sits down with the remarkable Roslyn Bennet, a resident of The Palace at Weston and a renowned retired sex therapist with stories, wisdom, and insights you won’t want to miss.

This conversation is bold, enlightening, and filled with perspectives that will challenge and inspire you. Viewer discretion is advised.

Weddings are meant to be shared with loved ones, and at The Palace at Weston, we believe that distance should never stand in the way of special moments. Our community recently transformed into a wedding venue for a heartfelt ceremony, allowing our resident, Mr. Levy, to be part of his granddaughter’s wedding. With cake, dancing and plenty of love, the event celebrated family and togetherness.

At The Palace at Weston, we believe in creating unforgettable moments that bring families together.

Born in Brooklyn, Dr. Harold Silberman discovered his passion for movement as the captain of his high school swim team. "Swimming taught me discipline," he says. "It's about consistency and pushing yourself to improve every day." That mindset carried into adulthood with tennis victories in singles and doubles tournaments, as well as water skiing with his family. "I was an avid water skier, and all my kids became accomplished water skiers," Silberman shares. "My youngest son even became a barefoot skier!"

The holiday season is an important one for senior living communities, representing a vital opportunity to celebrate with residents and to strengthen bonds and a sense of community.For older adults, the holidays can summon or accentuate feelings of loneliness and isolation. However, senior living communities have the power to help residents contend with those feelings while also striving to inspire joy. Communities choose to mark the season in a wide variety of ways, often aiming to enrich the resident experience, engage with families and the community, and recognize team members for their invaluable contributions.

Career development and more targeted benefits are among the top ways that senior living operators are seeking to better support employees ahead of 2025.Operators today contend with a range of workforce challenges, including the lack of licensed nursing staff and contend with the steep responsibilities associated with providing care to today’s senior living residents.

The Palace Group, South Florida’s largest family-owned senior living operator, has been honored as the #1 Best Large Workplace in Aging Services™ by Fortune for 2024, marking its second consecutive year at the top. This prestigious recognition solidifies The Palace Group’s position as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

The award-winning Palace Coral Gables, a premier independent and assisted living community, has been featured as one of three luxury retirement communities in the UK documentary, “The World’s Most Luxurious Retirement Homes.” The series, which premiered this summer on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, offers an inside look at the world’s most opulent retirement communities. While it has yet to debut in the U.S., viewers can watch the documentary on YouTube here.