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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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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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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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Achieving Fitness Goals at MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins

Residents at MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins are encouraged to stay active and healthy by participating in a variety of classes and events through our innovative PrimeFit program. PrimeFit is a comprehensive fitness program designed to help seniors set and meet goals, ensuring functional fitness through age. MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins residents were recently...
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Themed Dinners at MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins

Everything about life at MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins is done with five-star fun, even something as simple as dining. Dining at MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins is more than just a meal. It’s more than good nutritional and seasonal menus. Dining with us is an experience. It’s an event and a social gathering where...
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The Village at Unity Serves Meal at Gilda’s Club

The Village at Unity independent living, assisted living, and memory care community strongly believes in giving back to the larger Rochester community through participation in various charitable organizations. We are always looking for ways to make a positive impact on the world around us. It’s this attitude towards service that led our food service team to Gilda’s...
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Holiday Gift Guide for Someone with Dementia

The holiday shopping season is here! While it’s fun to browse the shelves looking for that perfect gift for your senior loved one, it can also be stressful – especially when your loved one has Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia. Depending on his or her living environment, needs and desires, it can be...
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Capturing Memories at Russellville Park

Residents at Russellville Park independent living, assisted living, and memory care know that a picture is worth a thousand words. Local photographer Rachel Rausch has attended several of our special events and photographs residents and their families and captures the precious moments that comprise treasured memories. Our residents and their families cherish these photographs, knowing...
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