Embracing Healthy Aging: Feel Your Best at Any Age

May 6, 2025 — Aging is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t feel vibrant and full of energy. Prioritizing your well-being can help you stay active, happy, and engaged in the things you love. One of the best ways to support healthy aging is by maintaining a positive outlook. Stress can take a toll... Read More

Time to Eat Your Leafy Greens – It’s Salad Month!

May 6, 2025 — Salads have been around since the Roman Empire made them popular. The word ā€œsaladā€ comes from the Latin word sal (meaning: salt) that was used to season leafy greens. Now salad is defined as a cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with dressing and sometimes accompanied by other ingredients.... Read More

Understanding Osteoporosis: Awareness and Prevention

May 6, 2025 — May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of bone health and early detection. Osteoporosis develops silently, often going unnoticed until a fracture occurs. Since aging naturally weakens bones, identifying risk factors and taking preventive steps is crucial. Did you know: Osteoporosis affects nearly 20% of women and 5% of men over... Read More

Happy Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 11!

May 6, 2025 — Be sure to celebrate your mom, grandmother, aunt, or special mother-figure in your life by showering her with overflowing attention and love this year! Whether it’s sharing a meal, greeting card, grandchild’s drawing, beautiful flower arrangement, or simply spending time in each other’s company, let her know how much she is appreciated and loved not... Read More

National Skilled Nursing Care Week May 11-17

May 6, 2025 — The 2025 theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), Tapestry of Life, honors the rich and diverse stories that come together in skilled nursing care. These stories are threaded together by each resident, family member, caregiver, and staff member each contributing unique threads that are intricately woven into a fabric of resilience, connection, and... Read More

Superpowers, Strength, and Everyday Heroes

April 7, 2025 — Every year on April 28, we celebrate National Superhero Day, a time to honor both the fictional heroes who inspire us and the real-life heroes who make a difference in our world. First recognized in 1955, this day serves as a powerful reminder that courage, strength, and selflessness are qualities we all admire—whether they exist... Read More

Laughter: A Simple Remedy for Stress

April 7, 2025 — Stress is a part of life, but humor can help lighten the load. While it may not eliminate stress entirely, laughter triggers brain chemicals that boost mood and promote relaxation. Make it a habit to laugh often— whether through TV, movies, online videos, or jokes. Humor is personal, so find what genuinely makes you laugh,... Read More

Honoring Earth Day: 55 Years of Environmental Awareness

April 7, 2025 — On April 22, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, a global reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve our environment. First observed in 1970, Earth Day has since grown into a worldwide movement advocating for a healthier planet. For some, the environment means the natural world—mountains, forests, rivers, oceans, wildlife, and... Read More

How to Train Your Memory by Playing Scrabble

April 7, 2025 — The mental workouts we receive from games such as Scrabble are effective tools in boosting the power of your brain. Besides being a game that requires strategy skills, Scrabble allows players with good memories to have a higher probability of winning the game. The key to receiving points and ultimately winning is to form words... Read More

Celebrating Creativity: World Art Day is April 15

April 7, 2025 — World Art Day, observed April 15, is an international celebration of the fine arts, established by the International Association of Art (IAA/AIAP) in 2012 to promote creative expression. The date honors Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, recognizing his lasting impact on the art world. Art has the power to inspire, connect, and bring joy. Art is... Read More