Aviva is back at it again - reawakening the social atmosphere of this community with salt, salsa, and Margarita!
This month we are honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are so thankful for those who have survived this terrible disease. As a friendly reminder to all the ladies out there that it's never too late to go get your screenings. If you know someone who has survived Breast Cancer - comment down below a picture of them or something you love about them so we can honor them together. ๐ ๐ #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Did you know we have a monthly newsletter? Each month, we share tips, tricks, and favorites from our homes, to yours. Check it out down below and keep up with all things happening at Vivage Senior Living! ๐ #Newsletter
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Join us at the FREE Caregiver Wellness Retreat live from Santa Fe, New Mexico! These sessions will have professional educators across many fields include tapping with me, photography, movement, the arts, respite care, and more. Our very own Hope Carwile will also be one of the speakers! We encourage you to embark on this two-day journey and learn from professionals who have met and delivered what it means to be a caregiver. If you're interested, you can register at the link below. ๐ #CaregivingJourney #RegisterToday #CaregiverWellnessRetreat
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There are a multitude of benefits that yoga can bring into your life. Yoga can improve mental health, relieve stress, and strengthen your physical health. Learn about different types of yoga and which practice would work best for you. ๐งโโ๏ธ #Yoga #LiveWell #ActiveLiving #Namaste https://hubs.ly/H0tMWYp0
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Yoga for Seniors - The Complete Guide
Goodbye Summer, hello Fall! We're ready for the beautiful weather the autumn season can bring to Colorado. From the cooler weather, pumpkin patches, and even experiencing some early snow, we love it all! Comment down below your favorite fall activity or treat! ๐ #Fall #GoodByeSummer
Our incredible team is nothing but the best here at Vivage Senior Living. We focus on providing #PeaceOfMind to family and individualized care to residents and guests. Discover more about our dream team in the link below. #YourDay #YourWay #Team #ActiveLiving #RightCare #RightPlace https://www.vivage.com/content/About_Vivage/team.asp
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Happy World Mental Health Day - let's cherish the things that make us feel stress-free and happy! ๐ #WorldMentalHealthDay #SelfCare #HappyMinds
How inspiring! This 97-year-old Taiwanese man used a paintbrush to save his beloved hometown from being torn down. Take a look at his art and read how he managed to save his hometown in the link below! ๐จ ๐ #Artist #Talent #Accomplishment https://hubs.ly/H0wDPQy0
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How a 97-Year-old Artist Used Doodles to Save His Beloved Hometown From Being Torn Down
Spooky season is officially here! We want to help provide you with safe, socially distant, and fun Halloween crafts and treats to enjoy with the older adult in your life. Get inspired by these activities in the link below! ๐ป ๐ธ ๐ ๐ฆ #Halloween #SpookySeason #LifeEnrichment #SocialDistancing https://hubs.ly/H0wDLqc0
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Halloween Activities for Seniors
This week we are acknowledging Mental Illness Awareness. Let's work together and break the stigma about mental illness. Check out these resources that can help #MentalIllnessAwareness in the link below. ๐#HappyMinds #HealthyMinds #MentalHealth #BreakTheStigma
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This incredible 90-year-old Scotland woman climbs stairs for charity during the COVID-19 lockdown. Watch her inspiring story in the link below! ๐ #Charity #Giveback #ActiveLiving https://hubs.ly/H0wDLqv0
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90-year-old Scottish woman climbs stairs for charity
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the following new leadership team members to Vivage Senior Living, WellAge Senior Living and our communities! We are excited to add these talented individuals to our team! Welcome!
What better way to get into the Fall spirit than by enjoying a sweet and healthy treat? Check out these easy, tasty, and healthy fall-inspired recipes in the link below! ๐ฅง ๐ #Fall #Autumn #HealthyTreats #LiveWell https://hubs.ly/H0wDKLN0
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Healthy Fall Baking & Dessert Recipes
Today we focus our attention on expanding and exercising our brains to improve cognitive skills through fun word puzzles, brain teasers, or trivia games! Comment down below how you are training your brain. ๐ง #TrainYourBrainDay
Bagpipes sound the call of Happy Hour at Aviva!!!
Thank you Shrek for sharing one of your many talents and interests with us!!!
Sending our CONGRATULATIONS to the following four individuals in Vivage Communities for being selected as the WINNER of the CHCA Spotlight on Excellence Award in their field!
We are so proud that each of you has been specially recognized for your talents and we are honored to have you represent our organization!
Eric Purcell, Arbor View - Health Information Management Professional of the Year
Terri Myers, Colorow Care Center - Nurse Administration Professional of the Year
Elizabeth Spilman, Wheatridge Manor, Food and Nutrition Professional of the Year
Shirlee Patten, Regent Park Nursing and Rehab, Activity Professional of the Year
To our nearly 80 nominees and 15 finalists, we extend our appreciation and respect to each of you for your exemplary performance and for being a role model in your communities!
We send extra special "THANKS" to ALL of the heroes that work in our communities each and every day! We are successful because of you!
THANK YOU!
Mediation, in a nutshell, is all about cultivating presence, awareness, and well-being. This month we are acknowledging World Mental Health Day; meditation can be decrease stress and increase focus. Learn more about the benefits of meditating in the link below. ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ #HealthyMinds #Medidation #MindfulMovement https://mindworks.org/blog/best-meditation-techniques-seniors/
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Best Meditation Techniques for Seniors
For any resident in our community or any family member looking for good updates on Medicare, please tune into the Colorado Gerontological Society for their Medicare Educational Series. They're FREE!
New sessions every Monday and Wednesday through November 18th!
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Virtual Medicare Educational Workshop Series
Medicare Monday is now an annual virtual event series from October 19 to November 18, 2020 with Medicare educational workshops to help you be better informed and make necessary changes to your coverage. The virtual program includes information on the changes, updates and requirements for Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, 2020.
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This month we are recognizing World Mental Health Day! Whether you're enjoying a scenic walk by the Rocky Mountains or doing your favorite hobby to release stress - let's take the time to care for our mental health! What's your ideal way to relieve stress? โฐ๐ถโโ๏ธ #HappyMinds #WorldMentalHealthDay #RockyMountains #Colorado
On behalf of all Vivage Senior Living communities, a donation of nearly 1,300 socks was made to the Denver Rescue Mission today! For at least the last three years, we have worked with The Mission and the Sock It To 'Em Campaign, to donate socks to those that need it most. Socks seem like such a small, simple item but it is the greatest clothing need of those that are homeless. Won't you join us by hosting a small sock collection and dropping them off at a shelter near you? Let's help to keep everyone warm and dry this Winter season! (7 huge boxes with 15 dozen pairs in each!)
Fall is officially here! It's refreshing to feel the crisp fall air and to see the leaves changing colors. If you need a fun, socially distant, and fall-themed activity to enjoy - click on the link below for some ideas! ๐ ๐จ #Fall #Autumn #LifeEnrichment #SocialDistancing https://hubs.ly/H0wDLqS0
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6 Festive Fall Activities for Seniors โ DailyCaring
This 65-year-old is not your average professor - she's an accidental Instagram star! Lyn is a blogger who creates a space where women of all ages can hold an intelligent conversation about fashion. Click the link in the video below and watch this amazing woman defy ageism! ๐ ๐ #SayNoToAgeism #Allies #DefyAgesim https://hubs.ly/H0wDLqL0
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Meet the Insta-Gramma Who Defies Ageism - YouTube
This week, we are celebrating Respiratory Care Week! We are so grateful for our respiratory therapists and program. We wouldn't be the community we are today without them! Comment down below how you are boosting your respiratory wellness this week! ๐โโ๏ธ ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ ๐จ #RespiratoryCareWeek
The Green House Model of skilled nursing is a fantastic innovation and we are proud to acknowledge our sister community in Loveland, Colorado, The Green House Homes at Mirasol. While we may not be able to offer the physical plant model that The Green House model offers, we take pride in the innovative practices we offer in our community to offer person-centered/ person-directed care, and programming that creates autonomy for the individuals that live in our communities as well as the team members that provide the care and service.
While it is not financially feasible to convert our existing skilled nursing structures, our parent company, Vivage Senior Living, continues to be involved in new projects that are adopting the Green House model of care.
Please enjoy this comprehensive article:
Nontraditional nursing homes have almost no coronavirus cases. Why arenโt they more widespread? https://hubs.ly/H0zbHxY0
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Nontraditional nursing homes have almost no coronavirus cases. Why arenโt they more widespread?
Stretching and maintaining movement is important for active living. Chair exercises are a great and fun way to stretch and remain flexible as we age well. Discover these head-to-toe gentle seated chair exercises for older adults! ๐โโ๏ธ ๐ช #ActiveLiving #ChairExercises https://hubs.ly/H0y5Syy0
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Head to Toe Gentle Seated Chair Exercises for Seniors Improve Range of Motion [Video] โ DailyCaring
This month, we are celebrating all of the caregivers in our community for #CaregiverAppreciationMonth! Without our heroes, we would not be the community that we are today. We are so grateful for all of the hard work our caregivers put in each day. ๐จ๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ผโโ๏ธโฃ๏ธ
Vivage offers 24-hour skilled nursing and long-term care for individuals that need additional help and care. We offer personalized care plans and programs that are unique to each individual's needs and preferences. Learn more about our healthcare experience in the link below! โฐโฃ๏ธ https://www.vivage.com/content/Management/long_term_care.asp
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Join us as we go purple to raise awareness for National Alzheimer's Disease Month. We will continue to fight the fight until we find a cure. ๐ ๐#NationalAlzheimersDiseaseMonth #GoPurple
Did you know we have a monthly newsletter? Each month, we share tips, tricks and favorites from our homes, to yours. Check it out and keep up with all things happening at Vivage Senior Living! ๐ #Newsletter
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As Fall is coming to an end, we welcome the beginning of winter and all the fun it brings. We can't wait to see the Colorado mountains filled with snow and even more beauty! Comment down below your favorite winter activity to enjoy in Colorado! โ๏ธ โท ๐ #Colorado #WinterIsComing
COVID-19 is spreading fast across the state. Simple steps can make a difference to slow the spread. Wear your mask, keep your distance, and only interact with members of your household for the rest of November. Let's all do our part and step up! #StepUpColorado #InThisTogether #SaferAtHome #MakeADifference
Today, we acknowledge all of our brave, dedicated, and hard-working Veterans. Thank you for your generous sacrifice for our country - Happy Veterans Day! ๐บ๐ธ #VeteransDay2020
As we navigate what our new normal looks like, we want to ensure that the fun remains - but safely! Discover these tips for individuals and caregivers to resume life enrichment activities while remaining socially distant. ๐งฉ ๐ฒ ๐ฏ #NewNormal #InThisTogether #LifeEnrichment https://hubs.ly/H0y5MR60
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Tips for Seniors and Caregivers to Safely Resume Activities in the โNew Normalโ of Coronavirus โ DailyCaring
At Vivage, we believe in the "right care, right place, right time." Our team, residents, partners, and families make this saying come to life every day, and our success is due to them! Click on the link below and see some of the kind things people have to say about our community. https://www.vivage.com/content/About_Vivage/our_success.asp
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This 84-year-old Veteran is proving that it's never too late to finish where you left off. Check out his incredible accomplishment in the link below. ๐บ๐ธ https://hubs.ly/H0y5SyB0
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84-year-old Korean War veteran presented with high school diploma
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Colorado are spiking. We can make a difference, if we all step up and wear a mask, keep our distance, and limit our activities to members of our household for the rest of November. #StepUpColorado #InThisTogether #SaferAtHome #MakeADifference
We would much rather see you all outside, doing physical activity to stay busy but if the weather turns cold, snowy and icy, perhaps staying in is a better option! If you like to binge watch any TV shows or Netflix series, here is a top 10 list of the most binge-worthy programs!
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Top 10 Netflix Shows for Seniors
No matter where you are at in life, it's never too late to get fit. These easy tips will help you get started safely and will make fitness more fun! ๐ช #ActiveLiving #HealthAndWellness #LiveWell #AgeWell https://hubs.ly/H0y5SyY0
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Senior Exercise and Fitness Tips - HelpGuide.org
November is National Family Caregiver month as well as Alzheimer's Disease awareness month. Please pass along this information for virtual caregiver retreats!
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We would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Today is about celebrating everyone and everything that you are thankful for in life. Comment down below your favorite Thanksgiving tradition! ๐ ๐ฅง โค๏ธ #Thanksgiving2020 #Thankful #Grateful
With Veterans Day approaching, you have to check out the extra special birthday gift this WWII Veteran received! What a great way to honor and thank him for his service! โ๏ธ ๐บ๐ธ #VeteransDay2020 https://hubs.ly/H0zJNyH0
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VIDEO: WWII planes fly tribute for 98-year-old veteran
Thanksgiving will look different this year, but we can still celebrate safely. I will step up byโฆ (Ex.: limiting my celebration to members of my household onlyโฆvideo chatting with my parents during Thanksgiving dinner, etc.). How will you celebrate safely? #StepUpColorado #Thanksgiving2020 #InThisTogether #SaferAtHome #MakeADifference
Please join me in extending a warm welcome to the newest members of the Vivage and WellAge Senior Living teams! Welcome Aboard! We are excited to add each of these talented individuals to our teams!
Fall is in full swing! We are so excited about all the tasty, pumpkin-flavored treats that the crisp season brings. Check out these 31 easy, healthy, and delicious fall treats you can enjoy - even on your busiest days! ๐ฅง ๐ #Fall #PumpkinSeason #HealthyTreats https://hubs.ly/H0y5PfZ0
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Easy and Healthy Fall Treats
We live in a world where people are denied their opportunities simply because of their age - this must change! We are proud to be allies and stand against ageism. Check out this awesome article about others defying ageism. How are you taking a stand? #DefyingAgeism https://www.helpage.org/get-involved/campaign-with-us/take-a-stand-against-ageism/
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International day of older persons
I step up by wearing my mask and keeping my distance. I step up because I care. Why do you step up? Drop your reason in the comments! #StepUpColorado #InThisTogether #SaferAtHome #MakeADifference
Scarcity of food for so many Americans continues to be an ongoing issue, and it has only increased during the pandemic. We encourage each of you to share the resources found in the link below to anyone you think could benefit!
Many of our communities have established their own, internal food banks to support those who need it. To inquire about how to create your own or to identify the existing food banks, please see the contact information on the attached flyer.
Let's take care of each other this Holiday Season!
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During the Holiday Season, many Christians utilize Advent Calendars to count down the days until Christmas. We would like to offer a special advent calendar for anyone to use that is full of ideas and suggestions of how to make this Holiday Season unique. Whether you are looking for some DIY suggestions or simply looking to keep stress levels low, take a peek at some of these daily ideas to possibly enrich your life. Please enjoy the calendar in the link. Happy Holidays!
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We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season filled with love, family, and good tidings. Tag someone below to wish them a happy holiday season! โจ๐๐ #HappyHolidays #Cheers
Did you know that we have a monthly newsletter? Each month, we share tips, tricks and favorites from our homes, to yours. Check it out and keep up with all things happening at Vivage Senior Living! ๐ #Newsletter
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Good morning,
As we all prepare for the busyness of the Holiday Season, please take time for a bit of stillness. Our Innovations Specialist, Hope, would like to share a tool for a Meditation each Monday.
If haven't ever tried meditation, give it a whirl! But if you're not comfortable, no worries, there are so many healthy ways to create a sense of stillness, grounding, and harmony within the body, mind and spirit. It's your journey, you chose, and if you would like any other ideas on complementary and alternative methods please let us know.
Be safe, be well.
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The holiday season is officially here, and now is the time to spread some festive cheer! Are you stuck on what to get mom or dad for Christmas? Check out this list of awesome gift ideas for the older adult in your life! ๐๐ https://hubs.ly/H0C31mb0
National Influenza Vaccination Week is here and we would like to remind everyone 6 months and older that thereโs still time to get your flu shot!
This year that message is more important than ever, especially given the possibility that both flu viruses and the COVID-19 virus will continue to spread this winter. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are most vulnerable to developing serious flu complications, including people with certain chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. The good news is that there is a flu vaccine that is tried and true; proven to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalizations and death.
Thereโs so much thatโs beyond control this winter season. But we do have the power to get a flu shot to protect ourselves and our families from flu and its complications.
We hope you will join us this year as we encourage everyone โ especially those most vulnerable โ to protect themselves and their loved ones from flu this season.
Visit the CDC website for more information:
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With the holidays approaching, we want to share some resources to help you celebrate the season safely. Dr. Gifford gives excellent advice on how to stay safe during COVID and the holidays. Click on the link below to watch this awesome resource! ๐๐ #SaferAtHome #InThisTogether #COVIDSafety
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Myths vs. Facts: How Staff Can Stay Safe During the Holiday Season
Good morning,
We would love for you to consider starting off your Monday each week by joining our Innovations Specialist, Hope, for a meditation moment.
The stress-relieving benefits of taking a few moments each day to be still or to ground yourself are endless. We hope you enjoy this time as she walks you through some mindful meditation.
Be well friends!
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We are proud to offer a diverse range of options, from long-term care to post-hospital rehab and several other options in between. Learn more about our #Colorado communities in the link below. โค๏ธ https://hubs.ly/H0z_rqh0
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December 6-12, 2020 is National Handwashing Awareness Week.
According to the CDC, keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others โ especially during the COVID-19 pandemic! Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. The guidance for effective handwashing and use of hand sanitizer was developed based on data from a number of studies. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice. See the Life is Better with Clean Hands campaign designed to motivate adults to make clean hands part of their daily lives here. https://hubs.ly/H0BV07P0
Here in our community, we appreciate the value of food and recipes. We gathered a couple of our favorite tasty, sweet recipes for you to make from home. Check them out in the link below! ๐ฅง๐ฐ #Recipe #Yummy #Dessert
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Happy Monday and Welcome to our Monday Meditation Moment with Hope Carwile.
Enjoy!
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We love all of the festive crafts and activities that the holidays bring. Check out these 20 jolly activities you can enjoy with the older adult in your life! ๐จ ๐ #LifeEnrichment #HappyHolidays #TisTheSeason https://dailycaring.com/20-joyful-holiday-activities-for-seniors/
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20 Festive Holiday Activities for Seniors โ DailyCaring
As the snow falls over the beautiful Rocky Mountains - we are getting so excited about the holiday season! Comment down below your favorite festive tradition. ๐โ๏ธโจ #HappyHolidays #Colorado
May the lights of Hanukkah bring hope, happiness, and health during this week. Tag a friend or family member below to wish them a Happy Hanukkah! ๐ #HappyHanukkah
The holiday season is officially here, and now is the time to spread some festive cheer! Are you stuck on what to get mom or dad for Christmas? Check out this list of awesome gift ideas for the older adult in your life! ๐๐ https://hubs.ly/H0C31mb0
Our community believes that we should always continue life's best experiences. We strive to be the right place, with the right care, at the right time. Discover more about our services and why individuals choose our community. ๐ก https://hubs.ly/H0z_rqJ0
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Good morning,
Please make time for a bit of stillness on this Meditation Monday. Here is a tool you may enjoy.
The music is a little more present this week. If you cannot hear my voice, just sit back, listen to the music and take some deep breaths. Maybe add your favorite aromatherapy to the experience, and yes, the smell of coffee is considered therapeutic!
If these moments are not your jam, no worries, there are so many healthy ways to create a sense of stillness, grounding, and harmony within the body, mind and spirit.
It's your journey, you chose, and if you would like any other ideas on complementary and alternative methods for wellness please us know.
Be well, be safe.
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The holidays may look a little different this year due to the Coronavirus. We want to provide some insight and tips on how to celebrate the holidays safely this year. ๐๐ https://hubs.ly/H0BVgvG0
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Experts offer tips for navigating the holidays during the pandemic
Check out the recap of our Facebook Live event covering questions and answers about the COVID-19 vaccine! #InThisTogether #COVIDVaccine
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COVID-19 Q&A
"There are a lot of things that I can look back on," 102-year-old Millie Bailey said of her full life. Millie is proving that it's never too late to complete your bucket list. Watch her as she takes the plunge and skydives! ๐ช https://hubs.ly/H0z_dGm0
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102-Year-Old WWII Veteran Goes Skydiving for Her Bucket List: 'A Thrill'
Here in our community, we appreciate the value of food and recipes. We gathered a couple of our favorite tasty, sweet recipes for you to make from home. Check them out in the link below! ๐ฅง๐ฐ #Recipe #Yummy #Dessert
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To our brothers and sisters of African heritage, today we send our wishes for a Happy Kwanzaa! Our blessings to you over the next 7 days of celebration and feasting!
To our friends and neighbors in Canada, the UK and other countries, Happy Boxing Day!
More about Kwanzaa:
The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits". First fruits festivals exist in Southern Africa, celebrated in December/January with the southern solstice. Kwanzaa celebrates seven principles. Each of the seven days of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of the following principles:
Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves.
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together.
Ujamaa (Cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together.
Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
More about Boxing day:
Though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to the poor, today Boxing Day in the UK, Canada, Australia, Trinidad and Tobago, and New Zealand is primarily known as a shopping holiday.
Historically, however, the name comes from a time when the rich used to box up gifts to give to the poor. Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for servants, and the day when they received a special Christmas box from their employers. The servants would also go home on Boxing Day to give Christmas boxes to their families.
Churches also played a part in the creation of Boxing Day. Through the year they would take money from churchgoers in the form of a collection and hand it out at Christmas.
Many of them stored the collection money in a box, which they opened on Christmas Day. The money was then handed out to the poor the next day - on Boxing Day.
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with holiday cheer, delicious food, and good memories. Comment down below your favorite Christmas tradition! ๐๐
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For Christians across the World, today brings hope and promise for a great Miracle.
During this Season of Miracles across all faiths, we send to you our wishes for peace, comfort and belief that greater things are yet to come!
Let us all take a moment to sit, to reflect, to appreciate and to be grateful for all of the gifts we receive each day! Whether that gift comes from the laughter of an individual who has entrusted us with their care, a kind word of encouragement from a fellow team member, the written words of appreciation from a resident's family member or love from our families at home, let us embrace the little things in life that fill our hearts.
We have all suffered much loss this year. May we find strength in knowing that we are in this together, we are not alone nor do we need to bear that burden alone. From our family to yours, we send virtual hugs and reassurance that we are here to support one another through the dark times. We will also show strength and perseverance to celebrate once again in the light of the World!
May the joys of this Holiday Season be yours! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Meditation is a way to calm the mind and body. It requires that you sit or lie down, relax, and pay little attention to thoughts as they drift in and out of your mind. There are many benefits to meditation, and we are proud to offer an Integrative Wellness program to promote aging well. Check out this meditation guide for older adults in the link below. ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ https://mindfulnessforseniors.com/meditation-for-seniors/
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Meditation for Seniors
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Good morning,
Please make time for a bit of stillness on this Meditation Monday. Here is a tool you may enjoy.
The music is a little more present this week. If you cannot hear my voice, just sit back, listen to the music and take some deep breaths. Maybe add your favorite aromatherapy to the experience, and yes, the smell of coffee is considered therapeutic!
If these moments are not your jam, no worries, there are so many healthy ways to create a sense of stillness, grounding, and harmony within the body, mind and spirit.
It's your journey, you chose, and if you would like any other ideas on complementary and alternative methods for wellness please us know.
Be well, be safe.
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2021 is officially here! What better way to ring in the new year than by maintaining a New Year's resolution? Check out these achievable goals you can take part in! โจ https://hubs.ly/H0CGK4Z0
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5 New Year's Resolutions for Seniors to Remain Healthy & Smart
Cheers to the New Year! May 2021 bring you happiness, peace, and great memories. โจ #HappyNewYear #2021
We would love to share this watercolor with you from one of our very own. Marcia, a retired Nursing Home Administrator and long-time, forever friend, painted this image.
"Snowman of Hope" could not be more fitting as we prepare our hearts and minds to welcome in a New Year full of promise and hope!
2021, we welcome you with open arms!
Wishing each and every one of you a blessed New Year's Eve!
We have some EXCITING news about the COVID-19 vaccine! Check out the video below for more information! #InThisTogether
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COVID-19 Vaccine Featuring Jay Moskowitz, President and COO and Dr. Jay Gahm, Chief Medical Officer
There is so much beauty in music - such as rekindling positive memories, motivating movement, encouraging happy thoughts, and much more. Discover the benefits of music in the link below. ๐ป ๐ถ https://hubs.ly/H0C3gG40
Covid-19 vaccination excitement surrounds us! Every single Vivage community has their first vaccination clinic scheduled! CBS-4 did a little interview and video at the University Heights clinic yesterday. Enjoy!
https://hubs.ly/H0D6CsG0
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COVID In Colorado: Effort Underway To Vaccinate Residents And Staff At Care Facilities
Many words come to mind to describe the residents that live in our communities: DETERMINED, RESILIENT, PASSIONATE, and STRONG are just a few.
No matter which community you are speaking of, the residents that we have the privilege to care for and support, are the life and energy of the home! Their positive attitudes during the most challenging times during this pandemic has given us all hope! Now, with the opportunity of the vaccine, we have a light at the end of the tunnel.
https://hubs.ly/H0Dj4dR0
CPR.ORG
Fairacres Nursing Home Residents And Staff Have One Wish For The New Year: Normalcy
You only turn 99 once! See how this World War II Veteran celebrated his special day. ๐๐๐ฅณ #Celebrate #Birthday https://hubs.ly/H0CGPys0
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Adrian man celebrates a special 99th birthday
The new year is officially here! Let's share some of our New Year's resolutions in the comments below! โจ#NewYears #2021 #NewYearsResolution #HappyNewYear
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2021 is officially here! What better way to ring in the new year than by maintaining a New Year's resolution? Check out these achievable goals you can take part in! โจ https://hubs.ly/H0CGK4Z0
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5 New Year's Resolutions for Seniors to Remain Healthy & Smart
Not only is it our mission to care for those that need it most but we wish to help, support and provide information so that others can make the best decision for themselves. Whether that decision is to choose the nursing community that is best for them or to decide if they should get the Covid-19 vaccination, we are here to help!
Fact #2 about the Coronavirus vaccination:
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a piece of a protein to trigger an immune response and build immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19. mRNA does not affect or interact with a personโs DNA, and the cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA as soon as it is finished using these instructions. Learn about mRNA vaccines and how they work: https://hubs.ly/H0DMZz60
If you haven't viewed the video that we presented in our post on January 10th, take at least 15 minutes to watch it for easy to understand education on the vaccine.
Happy National Pharmacist Day! Take a moment today to thank all of your pharmacist friends, colleagues and professionals! The pandemic certainly has kept all of them busy and I think we can all agree that we are so appreciative of their work! THANK YOU!
In honor of all those who have worked so hard to develop a vaccine and to thank our pharmacists for vaccine delivery, we are launching a series of educational posts about the Covid vaccine to help dispel some of the myths out there.
Fact #1:
There are two COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized and recommended for use in the United States, and three other vaccines are currently in large-scale clinical trials. To learn more about the different vaccines for COVID-19 and how vaccines work, visit: https://hubs.ly/H0DGL6y0
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Team Members at Vivage communities and care partners share some of the reasons why they CHOSE to get vaccinated!
For those that might have questions about the vaccine or may have a fear about it, please consider watching this video clip. The intention of the video is NOT to convince you to get the vaccine but instead provide education and information so that you can make an informed decision for yourself. If you only have 15 minutes, you will get some great information! Video is 49 minutes long.
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Many words come to mind to describe the residents that live in our communities: DETERMINED, RESILIENT, PASSIONATE, and STRONG are just a few.
No matter which community you are speaking of, the residents that we have the privilege to care for and support, are the life and energy of the home! Their positive attitudes during the most challenging times during this pandemic has given us all hope! Now, with the opportunity of the vaccine, we have a light at the end of the tunnel.
https://hubs.ly/H0Dj4dR0
CPR.ORG
Fairacres Nursing Home Residents And Staff Have One Wish For The New Year: Normalcy
You only turn 99 once! See how this World War II Veteran celebrated his special day. ๐๐๐ฅณ #Celebrate #Birthday https://hubs.ly/H0CGPys0
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Adrian man celebrates a special 99th birthday
Continuing our educational series about the vaccine, here is Fact #3:
None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for use in the United States uses the live virus that causes COVID-19. You may have symptoms like a fever after you get a vaccine. This is normal and a sign that your immune system is learning how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about the facts behind COVID-19 vaccines: https://hubs.ly/H0F3Y8Q0
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COVID-19 and Your Health
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." ๐บ๐ธ
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
#MLKDay
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We all know that Colorado winters can be freezing. Check out these six tips to help older adults stay safer and healthier this winter! ๐ฅถโ๏ธ๐ https://hubs.ly/H0CGK570
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6 Tips to Help Seniors Stay Safer and Healthier This Winter โ DailyCaring
Nothing comforts the body and soul in the wintertime like a good hearty bowl of soup! Below is a link to a recipe for Hamburger Soup shared by Olivia and her family.
https://hubs.ly/H0DG_Dh0
We would LOVE to hear about your favorite recipes! Feel free to share!
Continue life's best experiences in our community! We have the right care, at the right place, at the right time. โฃ๏ธ #YourDay #YourWay https://hubs.ly/H0CGJ7k0
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Vivage : Home
It is time for our final January meditation Monday! We all hope that you've had a great month and these meditations have been helpful to get your New Year off on the right foot!
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What would the world be without Activity Professionals?
We know that long term care would not be the same, maybe less chaotic, but with less chaos would come far less joy! This week we honor all activity professionals within the spectrum of long term care.
You are drivers, art instructors, physical education instructors, cheerleaders, educators, coaches, and therapists all rolled into one. You are needed and valued. Thank you for the energy, kindness, empathy, creativity, and joy you bring to us all!
Happy Activity Professionals Week!
Who says you can't have safe fun during a pandemic? Stay entertained with these at home unique virtual experiences! ๐ฆ๐ถ๐จ๐บ https://hubs.ly/H0CGtzD0
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Coronavirus Virtual Experiences at Home: Animals, Music, Art, World Travel, Museums, Theme Parks โ DailyCaring
We understand every individual has their preferred lifestyle. Which is why we offer the #QualityofCare to best suit individual's everyday needs. Discover our unique care options! ๐โค๏ธ https://hubs.ly/H0CGJ7r0
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Vivage : Home
Post #4 : Q&A about Herd Immunity:
How many people need to get a COVID- 19 vaccine for herd immunity? Herd immunity means that enough people in a community are protected from getting a disease because theyโve already had the disease or theyโve been vaccinated. Herd immunity makes it hard for the disease to spread from person to person, and it even protects those who cannot be vaccinated, like newborns. While experts donโt yet know what percentage of people would need to get vaccinated to achieve herd immunity, vaccination is a safer way to build protection than getting sick with COVID-19.Have a question about COVID-19 vaccines? See answers to our most frequently asked questions: https://hubs.ly/H0F4k7x0
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COVID-19 and Your Health
Your best protection from COVID-19 will be a combination of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds, and washing your hands often. No one tool alone is going to stop the pandemic. Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination so youโll be ready when a vaccine is recommended: https://hubs.ly/H0F87TB0
This 85-year-old set out to achieve an incredible goal - 86 miles in 86 days! Read more down below! โค๏ธ https://hubs.ly/H0CGPyT0
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Charles, 85, on track to finish 86-miles this month
Happy National Activity Professionals Week!
Today we hear why one of our WellAge team members LOVES her job:
I love my job in life enrichment because the generation we work with has so much to offer our community and the world. My goal is to help our residents realize their continued purpose and to give them a platform for impacting the lives of others. My favorite programs are those where our residents take the lead and they become the presenter, the teacher, the entertainer, the educator or the outreach organizer. That may be a group of residents putting together gift bags for a 1st grade class just up the road, an artist teaching a painting class or jewelry making, or it may be serving a scoop of ice cream with a warm smile at our next social. These are ways they are giving back, making a difference and finding fulfillment for today and purpose for tomorrow.
Melinda Sukle, Jackson Creek Senior Living, Life Enrichment Director
Happy National Activity Professionals Week!
We've been hearing all week about why some of our Activity Directors love their job, and here is another example!
For me I love entertaining and being goofy, I enjoy organizing and planning events whether big or small. I keep returning to work because I enjoy what I do, making people happy, and I see how some residents have no one while others are not able to see their family. I personally know how they feel living in a State with no family so I have made them my family.
What motivates me to keep coming to work is that there's someone out there who needs me. Coming to work gives me pleasure and makes me feel good to know the residents look forward to seeing my face and interaction with me.
Chavanna Fluker, University Heights Rehab & Care Community, Activity Director
"Aging isn't a problem or disease. Aging is living."
-Ashton Applewhite
Check out these quotes that defy ageism. ๐ค #Allies #DefyAgeism https://hubs.ly/H0CGK5r0
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10 Quotes to Change Your Perception of Aging
In commemoration of Black History Month, we would like to present an engaging opportunity sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League.
Join their next event in the โChanging the World One Word at a Timeโ National Read-Aloud series, featuring New York Times bestselling author, illustrator and Newbery Medal winner, Jerry Craft on Thursday, February 11th at 4pm ET, so please register now.
https://hubs.ly/H0G6Jj_0
ADL Education Webinar with Author Jerry Craft
Appropriate for middle and high school youth, and adults of all ages, Mr. Craftโs graphic novels, New Kid and Class Act, use storytelling to help readers sharpen their skills of perspective-taking, tap into empathy and grasp nuanced messages about identity, diversity, bias and equity.
In addition to sharing his compelling journey and the creative process behind his books, Mr. Craft will conduct a live drawing demonstration followed by a Q&A, and give two signed books away*.
Please consider joining the read-aloud with Jerry Craft on Feb 11th as we work together to advance ADLโs mission of fighting hate for good.
It's the season for love! Check out these ten great Valentine's Day activities and gifts for the older adult in your life! ๐ #ValentinesDay https://hubs.ly/H0D-nnh0
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10 Fantastic Valentineโs Day Ideas for Seniors: Activities and Gifts โ DailyCaring
โIf there is no struggle, there is no progress.โ
โ Frederick Douglass
A powerful quote in honor of #BlackHistoryMonthโฃ๏ธ
We wouldn't be the thriving #ActiveLiving community we are today without our incredible leadership team! ๐๐#YourDay #YourWay https://hubs.ly/H0D-xTZ0
A component to the culture of Vivage is to create a sense of community through inclusion, acceptance and appreciation of the things that make each of us unique. In honor of Black History Month, we would like to share this list of educational, engaging and honoring events to celebrate Black culture.
Black History Month: Virtual Events That Celebrate and Honor Black Culture | Eventbrite https://hubs.ly/H0FTRln0
Happy Groundhog Day! Comment down below whether you want six more weeks of Winter or an early Spring! โ๏ธ๐ธ #GroundhogDay
The power of music is INCREDIBLE. Check out these music activity ideas that you can enjoy with the older adult in your life. ๐ถ #Music #LiveWell #AgeWell https://hubs.ly/H0D-nns0
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Music Activity Ideas for Seniors & the Elderly
A special recipe this month to create and enjoy with your sweetheart BUT plan ahead! You'll want to let these yummy strawberries soak in the champagne for 24-36 hours!
Happy Valentine's Day!
We believe in senior health care, and we are a solution-driven community that provides the #RightCare in the #RightPlace at the #RightTime. Discover more about our mission in the link below. โค๏ธ #Mission #LiveWell https://hubs.ly/H0FbRqZ0
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What an incredible grandmother and granddaughter duo! Check out their inspiring story down below! ๐โฃ๏ธ https://hubs.ly/H0D-xzX0
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74-year-old woman graduates college alongside 22-year-old granddaughter
Please join us for our weekly zen moment. Let's take some deep breaths together.
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We would like to continue celebrating National Therapeutic Recreation month by sharing some statements from our Certified Recreation Therapists of why they got into the profession.
Here is what Nora Kral, Activity Program Director at Parkview Care Center had to say:
"I became a recreation therapist because I wanted to have an impact on others lives and what better way than by doing fun interventions with a purpose! I specifically became a rec therapist to work with older adults because not only can I make an impact on their lives, but they have so much to share. I love my job because of my residents, I couldn't do it without them. I love recreation therapy because it is taking all the things you enjoy doing and making them purposeful. Leisure is just as necessary as going to the doctor. I want to be involved in someone living their best quality of life."
This month we are celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day! Let's celebrate by spreading positivity throughout the month! Tag someone in the comments that you are thankful for. ๐#RandomActsOfKindness #Thankful #Grateful
We love seeing strong and inspiring women! Discover this 101-year-old Coloradoan's story. ๐บ๐ธโฃ๏ธ#Veteran https://hubs.ly/H0D-DBp0
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101-year-old Colorado Springs woman recalls serving our country after Pearl Harbor was attacked
Presidentsโ Day in the United States, officially Washingtonโs Birthday, is a holiday popularly recognized as honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The day is sometimes understood as a celebration of the birthdays and lives of all U.S. presidents.
To all those past, present, and future, Thank you!
Please join us for our weekly zen moment. Today's pre-recorded practice, which you can use to practice at any time, is dedicated to Black History Month. To join, click here:
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Happy Valentine's Day, may your day be filled with love and appreciation. Tag your Valentine in the comments below! ๐ #HappyValentinesDay
It's time to embrace getting older! Join us in defying ageism. Check out this incredible educational video about ageism in the link below. ๐ #DefyAgeism #Allies https://hubs.ly/H0D-xBd0
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Aging Isn't A Curse. But Ageism Is A Serious Global Problem. | Think | NBC News
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Working with individuals that live in senior communities might be considered a calling by many. For those that choose this career path, it is simply what they love to do!
Recreation Therapy month celebrates our Activity Professionals. Here is a statement from another professional of why she chose this as her career path.
"I chose to become a CTRS because I wanted to help make a difference in people's lives, while also having a career that I can look forward to going to everyday! I chose to work in long-term care because I have been volunteering with seniors and older adults since I was little and I find it very comforting to be around them, sort of like a long lost grandparent. I am excited to provide new experiences to our residents, as well as learning new tips and tricks from them."
-Danielle Deal, Activities Associate, Parkview
Most of our communities are pet friendly so it's only appropriate that we celebrate "National Love Your Pet Day!"
Please share your favorite picture of your awesome pet!
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NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY - February 20, 2021 | National Today
As you grow older, your mental health should be a component of your health that you put at the forefront. Discover the six best meditation apps for seniors. ๐งโโ๏ธ https://hubs.ly/H0D-xTn0
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6 Best Meditation Apps for Seniors | Aging Greatly
This March, we are celebrating National Nutrition Month! Check out these tips you can follow to start this month off on the right foot! ๐ฅ๐
https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/features/national-nutrition-month/index.html
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If you have been fortunate enough to witness the sighting of a polar bear in the wild, consider yourself blessed and lucky! Most of us have only seen them in zoos.
Today we celebrate International Polar Bear Awareness Day to recognize their risk of extinction and heighten awareness to help prevent their extinction.
If you wish, reply in the comments regarding what efforts you have made to reduce your carbon footprint on the World.
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INTERNATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY - February 27, 2021 | National Today
This February, we are acknowledging #AmericanHeartMonth! Check out these nutritious low-sodium recipes that are heart-healthy! ๐ฅโค๏ธ#HeartHealth #LiveWell #AgeWell https://hubs.ly/H0D-xBj0
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Healthy Low-Sodium Recipes
Yoga is an excellent way for adults to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation. ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ #LifeEnrichment https://dailycaring.com/chair-yoga-for-seniors-reduce-pain-and-improve-health-video/
March is the time to celebrate the great profession of social work! Social Work Month 2021 carries the theme: Social Workers Are Essential.
Social workers are essential to community well-being.
Hear why this amazing social worker at Harmony Pointe feels that her work is essential!
"Being an Essential Worker means that we recognize the importance of mental health during times of a health crisis. It means bringing what is essential about me to my work with residents. It means learning what is essential about each resident and family I serve, and using that to provide a sense of safety, belonging, and striving towards thriving despite what has been handed to us with this pandemic." Jamie Francuski, Resident Services Coordinator
We are proud to bring value and innovation to our community! Discover our success through some of our valued testimonies.
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Please enjoy our March Edition of The Gathering- a monthly publication to connect, learn, share, and create community! Thank you to all team members for submissions! We are so honored and thankful to hear your stories, hobbies, and recommendations in life.
Please enjoy our March Edition of The Gathering- a monthly publication to connect, learn, share, and create community! Thank you to all team members for submissions! We are so honored and thankful to hear your stories, hobbies, and recommendations in life.
This March, we are celebrating National Nutrition Month! Check out these tips you can follow to start this month off on the right foot! ๐ฅ๐
https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/features/national-nutrition-month/index.html
This month we are celebrating International Day of Happiness. We would love it if you shared what makes you happy about our community - it would make us smile! ๐๐#InternationalDayOfHappiness
March is National Kidney Month! Did you know 15% of U.S. adultsโ37 million peopleโare estimated to have chronic kidney disease? Learn what you can do to take charge of your health and manage your chronic kidney disease from @NIDDKgov.
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/national-kidney-month
Experience the difference our community can make! We prioritize health, wellness, and life enrichment. Discover more below! โค๏ธ
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Happy Social Work Month! This year's theme is Social Workers are essential. Our Social Services Director at Mesa Vista of Boulder shares her thoughts with us today.
"To be an essential worker means being a healthcare hero and working hand-in-hand with our team members. During the global pandemic, we not only took care of our residents' personal needs, but also their emotional and psychological needs. Our residents are like family.
It (the pandemic) was a very emotional time for me as an essential worker. I could not go home to see my extended family; especially my parents who were at risk for more serious conditions from Covid. But I would do it over and over again! This is what it means to be an essential worker!"
Christine Shehan, BSW
#SocialWorkIsEssential #EssentialSocialWorker #SocialWorkMonth #SWMonth
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Many of our Vivage Communities provide support and care to those living with Multiple Sclerosis. March 7-13 is MS Awareness Week. Please see the link below to explore some powerful stories ! #ThisIsMS
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#ThisIsMS
We love what we do! Our parent company, "Vivage," means "celebrating aging" - discover more about our history below! ๐#ActiveAging
https://www.vivage.com/content/About_Vivage/history.asp
Looking for gold at the end of the ๐ Happy Saint Patrick's Day! #StPattysDay #LuckyDay #HappyStPatricksDay โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ช
Enjoy this month's comforting recipe!
Weekly Meditation LIVE has been CANCELLED for today. We apologize for the inconvenience. Technical difficulties.
Please join us for the recorded session below which is a repeat of last week's live zen moment.
For all those impacted by the snowstorm this weekend, I'm sure a few deep breaths are required!
Needing a deep cleansing breath? This might be the practice for you.
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Join Us on Friday, March 26th at 5pm EST for an Exclusive Screening of Fast-Forward, a Film About Aging.
Please click the link below for more information.
In this film four millennials and their parents journey through time, revealing their future selves and the resources, like Music & Memory, that improve aging. The film screening is followed by a live Q&A with Michael Eric Hurtig, the filmโs award winning director, and Dr. Concetta Tomaino, the internationally renowned pioneer in music therapy and neuroscience research.
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Fast Forward - Music and Memory
Please join our Medical Director, Gregory Gahm, MD, on Thursday, March 25th at Noon for a 35-minute presentation about the Covid-19 Vaccine and the Covid Virus Variants. He will provide an update about where we are with vaccine, where we're headed, information about the Variants of Concern (eg, UK, South African, Brazilian...) and how they occur and what they mean... then opening up to Q&A. Anyone is welcome to join!
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Today is Diabetes Alert Dayยฎ which focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding ones risk. We encourage you to find out if youโor someone you loveโis at risk for type 2 diabetes by checking out the link below and taking a quick and simple Diabetes Risk Test.
Did You Know?
Diabetes affects about 34.2 million Americans or about 10.5 percent of the U.S. population.
Nearly 1 in 5 adults living with diabetes, or 7.3 million Americans, are unaware that they have the disease.
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Diabetes Alert Day | NIDDK
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