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Senior Living

Giving, it makes you Happy!

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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Senior Living

Fear of Falling

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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Gait Walking Seniors

Gait Speed, vital in predicting risk for falls

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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Seniors

How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking

How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking The brain controls many aspects of thinking—remembering, planning and organizing, making decisions, and much more. These cognitive abilities affect how well we do everyday tasks and whether we can live independently. Some changes in thinking are common as people get older. For example, older adults may have: Increased difficulty finding words […]

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Senior Living

Fight Dementia with your Fork

Fight Dementia with your Fork The MIND diet can drastically lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, among other conditions. Here’s what the lead researcher suggests regarding MIND and foods thought to be “good for you.” A Mediterranean-inspired diet was recently proven to dramatically lower the risk of dementia in older adults. But just because it […]

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