“It Feels Like Family Here”: Edna Bensen’s Glenview Story
Some things you notice right away. For Edna Bensen, it was the “family feel” of The Glenview, and nine years later, it’s still what she treasures most about the community. “The staff is deeply committed to treating everyone with such kindness, respect, and care,” she said. “That warm, connected family feeling means the world to me.”
A Life Centered Around Family
“Family” runs through Edna’s story like a bright thread. She grew up in Pelham, New York, the daughter of parents who emigrated from Italy. Determined to become a phys-ed teacher, she worked days at a British oil company and attended Hunter College at night. While at the oil company, she met geologist Lloyd E. Bensen, and the two built a 50-year marriage, and shared two children, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Family has always been the light of Edna and Lloyd’s lives.
Exactly What She Wanted
After Lloyd’s passing, Edna moved from Belleair, Florida, to Naples to live near her son, and she arrived with a clear picture of what she wanted in a community. “The Glenview is a small, active lifestyle community, with so much here to keep us busy — concerts, bridge, movies, and more.” Edna also appreciated the reassurance that comes with living at The Glenview. “If you ever need assistance, there is a nurse on duty available to help. And should rehabilitation be needed after a surgery or illness, we have Premier Place right here. All of the supports in place keep the residents healthy, independent, and thriving.”
A Team that Goes the Extra Mile
Edna is quick to applaud the people who keep The Glenview running. “The staff is top notch,” she said. “From the Maintenance Department to the kitchen team to the young servers in the dining room, everyone goes out of their way to help. Their dedication makes all the difference, and they are an enormous asset to this community.”
Helping Shape Home
Today, Edna serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Building Committee, lending her energy to the place she loves. “The Glenview is special, and I want to do my part to keep this community thriving,” she said. “I’m very happy here!”
