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Announcing PrimeFit Wellness

A Whole New Approach to Holistic Wellness If there’s anything we have learned from the past year, it’s that health matters, both on a personal and global scale. As the world paused, routines were upended, and we learned to live with a new normal, we were also given the opportunity to evaluate our lifestyles and…

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Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors

Art therapy began as a distinct form of psychotherapy in the 1940s and has been growing in popularity ever since. A way for people of all ages to process emotions and gain personal growth while growing in self-understanding and processing emotional change, art therapy is a great way for seniors to cope with grief, loss,…

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Free Guide to Senior Housing

Making the decision to move an aging parent into senior living begins with many questions. From realizing that it’s time to move to know your parent is ready and starting that conversation with them, the journey is fraught with emotional and important decisions. When should you begin talking to your parents about moving to a…

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Summer at The Village at Unity

The Village at Unity independent living, assisted living, and memory care is proud to host a summer concert series for our residents and the surrounding community. Learn more about the concert series and our most recent concerts that bring fun and music to The Village at Unity! Some of the best ideas start napkins – and the...
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Arthritis in Seniors

49.6% of people 65 and older are living with arthritis and by the year 2040 an estimated 78 million (26%) Americans over the age of 18 are projected to have been diagnosed with arthritis by a doctor. Learn more about the most prevalent forms of arthritis, symptoms of arthritis, and how arthritis is treated and...
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Summer Activities with Grandchildren

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School is out for summer! For many grandparents that means regular visits from grandchildren or even extended periods of time together. With warmer weather, longer days, and fewer obligations make summer the perfect time to forge bonds with grandchildren. Here are some ideas to keep the fun going all summer long! 7 Ways to Enjoy...
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Remembering the Moon Landing at The Village at Unity

This July marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. In honor of this historic event, residents at the Village at Unity independent living, assisted living, and memory care community sponsored the PBS special “Chasing the Moon,” a docuseries depicting America’s journey to the moon. Many of our residents witnessed the moon landing live and...
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Melanoma and Seniors

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, causing skin cells to rapidly multiply and form malignant tumors. Studies estimate that there will be 192,310 cases of melanoma diagnosed in 2019 alone resulting in 7,230 deaths. Learn more about melanoma and its effect on senior health. Risk Factors for Skin Cancer The unfortunate truth...
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How Caregiving Can Jeopardize Your Retirement

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that family caregivers are often placed in circumstances that endanger their financial future and retirement plans. Learn more about the report and how caregivers in America are facing a financial burden that may jeopardize their retirement plans. Caregiving and the Workplace An estimated 45 million...
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Silver Sneakers at Fairwinds – Ivey Ranch

Residents at Fairwinds – Ivey Ranch enjoy a wide range of senior fitness options from our PrimeFit gym and full-time fitness instructor. Now, we are excited to announce that Fairwinds – Ivey Ranch independent living and assisted living has been selected as a premier Silver Sneakers location. Learn more about Silver Sneakers at Fairwinds –...
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Anosognosia & Alzheimer’s: What You Need to Know

Because of the nature of dementia, it is entirely likely that your loved one does not realize he or she is suffering from the disease. More than denial, this condition is called anosognosia and it is a lack of awareness of impairment. Affecting up to 81% of people with Alzheimer’s disease, anosognosia is a medical...
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The Ackerly at Sherwood – Now Taking Reservations

Leisure Care is excited to announce that The Ackerly at Sherwood is now taking reservations! Our new community is set to open in July 2019. Learn more about how The Ackerly at Sherwood will deliver senior living services with Five Star Fun in the Sherwood, Oregon area. Five Star Senior Living at The Ackerly at...
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