Bear’s Story: Young at Heart

Oct 2, 2025

“I’m a happy person. I want to keep doing the things I really cherish. At Mosaic, I know that if there’s anything I need, they’ll take care of me.”

Some people have that “young-at-heart” energy, and Bear is one of those people. After a full working life as a welder, his doctors told him that his medical issues were just “part of getting older.” He sought a second opinion.

Bear had heard from his friends about the quality of care at Mosaic for seniors living on a fixed income. So, when his leg kept swelling up following a stroke and his medication didn’t seem to be working, he came to Mosaic.

His new primary care provider, Lindsey Reinhart, identified that Bear was having a reaction to his medications. She sent him to a vein specialist and changed his prescription, and within three weeks, the swelling had gone down. “She hooked me right up and I give her praise to everybody,” said Bear.

Staying healthy is vital to Bear so that he can keep doing what he loves in retirement. Despite his prior stroke and a retinal tear that resulted in 90% vision loss in his left eye, he keeps up with his two passions: art and community service. Bear has turned his prior profession into an artform. Now he creates metal art and displays it in his front yard for the community in Madras to enjoy. He also volunteers at the local food bank, stocking shelves and taking people shopping.

This story was featured in Mosaic’s Community Impact Report. Read the full report here.

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