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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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Gingerbread Decorating at Canfield Place

At Canfield Place, we know the value of intergenerational activities for both seniors and children. We are always seeking partnerships with local organizations to cultivate a true sense of community, bringing joy and bridging generations. Local Girl Scout Troupe 10074 of Beaverton recently came to Canfield Place to decorate gingerbread houses with our residents. Learn...
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Van Mall Visits Kidd’s Toy Museum

Van Mall recently took residents to Kidd’s Toy Museum, a private toy museum featuring over 15,000 toy items, including antique mechanical banks. The museum is a historical icon and our residents enjoyed the day reliving the past as the toys recalled specific childhood memories. Learn more about the fun and engaging trips our residents take...
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New Years Resolutions in Senior Living

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“Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.” – Oprah Winfrey  It’s a time for new beginnings and a time to dream big. Oprah says it’s another chance to get it right. No matter what getting “it right” looks like for you, we can all agree there are things...
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The Silver Tsunami and Senior Living

By the year 2050, nearly 20 percent of the United States population will be 65 or older, compared to 15 percent today. As the nation ages, experts are also contemplating what the increase in the aging population will mean for the workplace, economy, healthcare, and senior living. Learn more about the Silver Tsunami and how...
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MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins Archery Outing

At MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins, our staff and residents live by the Five-Star Fun principle. Fun is one of our core values and we always look for ways to inspire fun in the lives of our residents. Learn more about how we lived out our commitment to Five-Star Fun with a trip to a...
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Gifts for Seniors in Senior Living

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Holiday shopping is in full swing! If your senior loved one is in a senior living community, giving the perfect gift can be challenging. You have probably spent a lot of time downsizing and getting rid of material possessions. Maybe you’ve just had an estate sale and buying more things just seems counterintuitive. Whatever the...
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How to Reduce Holiday Stress

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’Tis the season to be…stressed out! During the holidays there is a lot of pressure to be “merry and bright,” to have holiday celebrations be Pinterest-worthy and to have the perfect gifts for everyone on your list – all while keeping your shopping list on budget. Combine your holiday to-do list with your everyday workload...
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Unique Gifts for Grandchildren

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What do you get for the kids who have everything? For many grandparents, the holidays are challenging and spending money on items that are quickly tossed aside or stored in closets can be frustrating. Those challenges combined with a movement by millennials to spend more on experiences than things may mean that the best gift...
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10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating

The holidays are a time for celebrating and with celebration comes indulgence. From stretching budgets to stretching waistlines, there’s no doubt that the holidays can be challenging to the healthy habits we try to keep the rest of the year. In fact, nearly 75% of annual weight gain takes place between Halloween and New Years....
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