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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...Read More
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,...Read More
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...Read More
What comes to mind when you think of California living? From shining seas and white sand beaches to rolling mountains and world-famous wine country, there’s something for everyone in California. Whether it’s the laid-back lifestyle, outdoor opportunities, stunning beaches, or beautiful year-round weather, we promise you’ll never look back. Learn more about starting your retirement...Read More
The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) is an advocacy group committed to helping seniors make the best lifestyle decisions for themselves and their families. A new campaign launched by ASHA called “Where You Live Matters” gives unbiased, fact-based, and time-tested information to help seniors choose the appropriate level of senior care in a community that...Read More
Heritage Estates retirement community in Livermore, California offers its residents a unique holistic approach to health and wellness in an independent living and assisted living setting. Their PrimeFit Instructors help residents set and achieve fitness goals, focusing on their “functional fitness”. By improving strength, balance, and mobility, residents can enjoy the activities they love for...Read More
It’s no secret that at Leisure Care we like to celebrate. We celebrate our residents and we celebrate each other. We are now excited to celebrate Janice Pate, RN, Health and Wellness Director at Madrona Park, for receiving LeadingAge’s Award for Outstanding Leadership. LeadingAge is highly respected throughout the senior living industry and has over...Read More
New TV Show Features Leisure Care Community Restaurant A new and original TV show hosted by seniors for seniors seeks out new ways for retirement to be enjoyed and savored. The latest episode took a trip to our very own Mackenzie Place – Colorado Springs independent living, assisted living, and memory care community, where dinner...Read More
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If you’ve ever visited any of our communities, you know that we are always up for a celebration. We celebrate every move-in, every resident achievement – honestly, we celebrate every day. We are excited to continue the celebration by announcing Fairwinds – River’s Edge 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Award. Five-Star Dining at Fairwinds...Read More
At Leisure Care, we know that our communities are vital components of a larger community. They play an important role in their local towns and cities, engaging in the larger world around them and doing what they can to make the world a better place. Through this blog, we are excited to share with you...Read More
THE AUTHOR’S LIFE AT LEISURE CARE Even though imagination doesn’t check itself at the door of our communities, it isn’t often that we can boast a resident publishing a book. So imagine our surprise and delight when two of our residents each published books within a month of one another last fall at Fairwinds – Desert Point in Arizona....Read More
WHEELCHAIR BOUND? NOT ON YOUR LIFE. Two years ago, Helen Scruggs was in a wheelchair. Her doctors and family members told her she’d be there the rest of her life—they all believed that her injuries from a fall were too severe for her to ever be strong or stable enough to walk again. Helen, however,...Read More
