What gets you out of bed in the morning? For some people, it’s the career they’ve dedicated their lives to. For others, it’s raising kids and building a family. But, what happens when the kids have all grown up and moved out or after you’ve retired from that nine-to-five grind? Without a sense of purpose […]
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Eight Reasons to Give There are may be reasons you do not give to charities but here are eight reasons you should give and the positive effects that can come from giving. 1. Feel Good by Giving to Charity A research that was conducted by the National Institutes of Health stated that participants who chose to […]
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Technology to Improve your Activity Fellowship Square Mesa is a leader in senior care and we pride ourselves at “The Center of Aging Excellence.” We use the latest technology in care and helping our residents age well. We were invited to attend a health fair at Leisure World in Mesa Arizona and bring some of […]
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We recently were at a health fair at a Sunland Village, a 55+ senior living community in Mesa Arizona. We talked about the benefits of living at Fellowship Square Mesa and the levels of care from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and the technologies we have available to promote living more independent. One of the guests at […]
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A bacterium involved in gum disease boosts Alzheimer’s toxicity.
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If there’s one thing we think we know, it’s that stress is bad for us. However, what if that just isn’t true? The startling truth gleaned from recent studies is that some forms of stress are very good for us. It appears that Nietzsche was right when he said, “That which does not kill us, […]
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Isolation is something that can affect all people at different times in their lives, but more often found among seniors. There can be many various reasons for isolation among seniors, but there are also ways that we can help our elders to overcome the feelings of isolation or loneliness. Reasons for Isolation There can be […]
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Exercise and Physical Activities for Seniors in Assisted Living For those in an assisted living community, seniors want to make sure they keep a strong and healthy body. They achieve this through a well-balanced diet, good hygiene, and a positive outlook on life. Thankfully, these are all provided by the staff of the senior community […]
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September is Fall Awareness Month, and as I was reading about articles relating to falling, I came across this article on Webmd.com. I found it very interesting about how your gait or stride affects our health. As we age, our gait can tell us a lot about ourselves, more than we know if we know […]
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Gait Speed, vital in predicting risk for falls Falls are a predominant problem affecting the senior population. Every year, 1 in 3 senior’s fall, costing $80 Billion to US Healthcare systems. After a fall, seniors experience significant deterioration in physical movement and quality of life. What can we do to protect seniors? What can we do […]
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