Centenarian celebration

Americans are not only living longer, they are living better, thanks

to healthcare advances and the evolution of supportive living

environments. The Fountains at Sea Bluffs hopes Americans understand

that a supportive environment can be a key factor in a long happy

life.

The Fountains is home to America’s oldest identical twins,

Margaret Taylor White and Martha Taylor. Margaret and Martha moved to

The Fountains at Sea Bluffs in 2001. On March 5, 2003 they celebrated

their 100th birthday, beating 1 in 700 million odds.

Margaret and Martha reside in separate apartments in the “Gardens

at Sea Bluffs” -- an area of the resort that caters to those with

memory challenges.

Margaret and Martha are extremely intelligent, physically active

and in good health. Margaret is the younger (by one hour), quieter

twin, while Martha is outgoing and will tell you exactly what’s on

her mind. Just as each twin has her own, individual personality, so

does each of their neighbors, and that’s exactly how caregivers at

The Fountains treat them -- as individuals. It’s in this type of

nurturing and stimulating environment that Margaret and Martha -- as

well as their neighbors -- thrive.

The National Assn. of Home Builders awarded The Gardens and The

Inn (assisted living facility) the “Best of Seniors Housing Design

Awards” in 2003. A final phase of luxury condominiums is now under

construction at The Fountains at Sea Bluffs.

The Fountains operates 20 retirement communities in 14 states. It

specializes in creating stimulating, supportive environments. For

additional information, call (949) 443-9543 or visit

www.thefountains.com.