What are some easy ways to drink more water during the day?
What are some easy ways to drink more water during the day?
Building Upper Body Strength
Strong muscles help enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities.
Exercise Social - 11am, Wednesday, Feb. 8
Join us on Feb. 8, 2023 for a special exercise social. Come learn about our fitness equipment—it is all in order and functioning! If you already know how to use the equipment still join us! This is a great opportunity to get to know other residents and our equipment.
New Exercise to Try: Wall Push-Ups
Don’t worry if you can’t get on the floor anymore to do push-ups — wall push-ups work fine! Pushups are one of the most effective bodyweight exercises you can incorporate into your routine. Targeting your arms, chest, back, and shoulders.
Senior Fitness - How To Stay on Track During the Holidays
When it comes to senior fitness, how do we stay motivated, keep exercising, eat right, and stay on track during the holidays?
Leisure Activities and Hobbies
Research on music, theater, dance, creative writing, and other participatory arts shows promise for improving older adults’ quality of life and well-being, from better cognitive function, memory, and self-esteem to reduced stress and increased social interaction.
Healthy and Delicious Teas to Brew this Summer
Teas are a great way to relax and cool yourself down during the summer. They are known to be full of polyphenols - antioxidants that help the body fight against illnesses such as coronary heart disease and cancer.
Athlete Spotlight: Madonna Buder
Madonna Buder holds the record for the oldest woman to complete a triathlon. Which she completed at the age of 82 in Canada in 2012.
Staying Active in the Bedroom in your Golden Years
To many their bedrooms are a place of peace, privacy, and comfort. Making it a perfect place to get physical. It is recommended to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.
Connecting with others is vital for seniors’ well being
The Oregonian, Dec. 10, 2021 - When Courtyard Village at Raleigh Hills welcomed its first seniors 22 years ago, Helen Cooper moved in-- and she’s still there today, enjoying her gardening with the friends she’s made.
Motor Coordination for Seniors
For active aging individuals, motor coordination is necessary to perform simple and complex tasks such as walking, cleaning and climbing stairs.
Combating Dry Winter Skin
Applying a thick, moisturizing cream is crucial for keeping your skin hydrated during winter. It is important that after showering, you pat your skin dry and apply a thick cream immediately to help lock in that moisture.
Creamy potatoes and chopped spring onions soup
Recipe: Creamy potatoes and chopped spring onions soup