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The Trace on the signs it's time for a senior community – LIVING WELL Magazine

Signs that it’s time for a senior community

Courtesy The Trace, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
As you gather with loved ones for the upcoming holiday fall gatherings, many families will begin to notice changes in senior loved ones and wonder if living alone is still the best option. Here are some of the signs to look for. […]

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Monticello West on one man's journey – LIVING WELL Magazine

One Man’s Journey

Courtesy of Monticello West, Three Fountains and Signature Pointe on the Lake, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
I was sitting in my office about six months ago when I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Howard Peck. Unfortunately, Mr. Peck had recently had a stroke and needed to make decisions regarding housing, healthcare and transportation. Mr. Peck’s journey is both informative and inspirational. He has agreed to let me share it with you. […]

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The Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, Denver's newest active adult community – LIVING WELL Magazine

Denver’s Newest Active Adult Community

Courtesy The Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
The Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club is Denver’s newest active adult community opening November 12. With over 150 people signed up to the interest list for information, five home sites were reserved at the VIP event before. This social community will offer a range of activities sure to meet each resident’s passions. […]

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Autumn Oaks Independent and Assisted Living on New Year's Resolve, Not just Resolutions – LIVING WELL Magazine

New Year’s Resolve, Not Just Resolutions

Autumn Oaks Independent and Assisted Living discusses why keeping up new activities and relationships are an important part of healthy aging.
Everyone knows the old routine of making New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, stop bad habits, start new activities. But often times, keeping up the new or stopping the old is more difficult than most of us realize. That’s why this article focuses on making New Year’s Resolves and not just resolutions – what the difference is between the two and how to choose new activities that suit. […]

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The Palisades at Broadmoor on the walk to end Alzheimer's – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s

By Jenna Fariss, The Palisades at Broadmoor Park Retirement Community, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
It was a beautiful, September morning in Colorado Springs and the sun was hitting Pike’s Peak as it glowed over America the Beautiful Park. As you looked around, you could see brightly colored tee-shirts representing organizations supporting the cause. […]

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ParkGate Retirement Community on how to lift your spirit and outlook on life – LIVING WELL Magazine

Functional Movement – Exercise Benefits

Lift Your Spirit and Outlook on Life
By Chris Smith, ParkGate Retirement Community, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
A regular exercise routine improves cardiovascular health and can lower blood pressure, reduce heart disease risk and help control stress. […]

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Cheyenne Place: A new spin on independent retirement living – LIVING WELL Magazine

Independent Plus––A New Spin on Independent Retirement Living

By Skip Hale, Executive Director of Cheyenne Place Retirement Community, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Three years ago, we introduced the residents of Cheyenne Place Retirement Community to a new program that we developed exclusively for them. […]

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The Views Senior Living Community: Social Issues Play an Integral Part in Seniors' Health

Social Issues Play an Integral Part in Seniors Health

By Angie McClure, The Views Senior Living Community, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
We all hear about how important a balanced diet and participation in regular exercise is in maintaining a healthy life. However, the other piece to this puzzle, that is often overlooked, is how social issues can have a significant impact on life and both the physical and mental health of seniors. These social issues can cause a spiral affect that contributes to an unhealthy diet and lack of energy or motivation to exercise or get out and about. As you or your loved one prepare for the golden years, look at these contributors to social problems: […]