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The Palisades at Broadmoor Park & Odyssey HealthCare discuss preserving history – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 1, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Preserving History

By Jill Haffley, The Palisades at Broadmoor Park & Odyssey HealthCare, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Working in conjunction in Colorado Springs with Odyssey HealthCare, a group of Honors United States History students from Coronado High School got a personal look at the reality of war on April 5 at The Palisades at Broadmoor Park as part of their unit on World War II. […]

Centura Health at Home: Options for Senior Living – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 23, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Options for Senior Living: Independent Living in a Senior Community

By Laura Nelson, Marketing Director, Centura Health at Home, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Over the summer, many of us visit parents or other older relatives. […]

The Manor Village at Scottsdale on staying fit in your later years – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 22, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Manor Village at Scottsdale on staying fit in your later years – LIVING WELL Magazine
By Cara Casey, The Manor Village at Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

When most people hear the word fitness, they wince with the thought of hard work and unpleasant exercises that leave the wind knocked out of them. However, living an active life is actually a lot easier than you’d think. If you ease into it slowly, the benefits will have you wondering why you didn’t do it sooner. […]

Alta Vista Retirement Community on senior living communities make room for pets – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 20, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Senior Living Communities Make Room for Pets
By Carolyne Kennedy, Alta Vista, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
The benefits of pet ownership for seniors have been well documented over the years in scholarly research, but that’s no surprise to pet owners.
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Sumner on Ridgewood: Take a spin on the wellness wheel of 'fortune' – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Take a Spin on the Wellness Wheel of ‘Fortune’

By Rowena Wilkins, Director of Marketing at Sumner on Ridgewood, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
As senior independent living communities evolve, they should have one sole purpose: to promote independence and wellness for their residents. […]

Cardinal Retirement Village on Preventing Falls in Older Adults – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 10, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Preventing Falls in Older Adults
By Steve Kurtz, Cardinal Retirement Village, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

Falls are the leading cause of injury related death for adults older than 64 and the most common cause of hospital admissions for trauma. […]

Fountain View Village on the day that changed our lives – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 9, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The day that changed our lives

By Rebecca Quinn, Director of Sales & Marketing for Fountain View Village, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

The day started out like any other day. I got up, ate breakfast, got in my car and drove to work. When I arrived at work, I turned on my computer and started checking my email. […]

Renaissance on Peachtree: The Best Medicine Could be Free – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Best Medicine Could Be Free
By Jean Linnell White, BSN, RN, Renaissance on Peachtree, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine

What if a single medicine improved blood pressure, stimulated your brain, decreased stress, improved circulation, reduced pain, boosted the immune system, and improved your sense of well-being? […]

The Views Senior Living Community on how to make a successful transition from home to senior living – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Making a Successful Transition from Home to Senior Living

By Angie McClure, Director of Community Relations, The Views Senior Living Community, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

For the last 40 years Mrs. Smith has lived in her ranch style home. This is where she and her husband raised their children and entertained family and friends. Mr. Smith passed away a year ago and Mrs. Smith’s children told her they would love to see her move to a senior living community where she could socialize, make friends and have help when she needs it. […]

The Courtyards at River Park on the benefits of health care services and rehab – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 5, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Benefits of Health Care Services and Rehab…

By Danielle Mullenbach, Legacy Rehab Director, LIVING WELL Magazine
Whenever we talk about health care services and rehab we typically get two different types of people. Many people don’t understand the benefits that come with health care services and rehab services. […]