Category: Social
Honoring Veterans: Memorial Day Art Activities for Seniors
Every year in late May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. At Heritage Communities, we understand how important it is for you to connect with your aging parents on Memorial Day. That’s why we encourage you and your family to visit a loved veteran senior...
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Live Well During Retirement in Omaha
Why do so many forward-thinking seniors choose retirement in Omaha? Arts, lifelong learning, history, destinations, festivals and more make it ideal. Offering big city options, but at an easygoing pace, Omaha, Nebraska, is considered one of the Midwest’s Best Places to Live. All the ingredients of a great lifestyle are here: friendly people, booming businesses, exciting entertainment, a central location, and tons of interesting things to do and enjoy. At Heritage Communities, we believe retirement is the perfect time to enjoy days and evenings filled with energy, excitement and connection. And we believe the Omaha area has what you need to do just that. Here are just a few reasons why retirement in Omaha could be just right for you.
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Dining in Phoenix West Valley—Great Options for Retirees
Good food, good company, and great comfort—that’s the definition of dining in Phoenix West Valley—and one reason so many seniors retire here.
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Live Well During Retirement in Phoenix West Valley
A look at exercises and activities that can help older adults build balance and stability to prevent falls, while actually being fun and engaging. Working on flexibility, stability, stretching and strength are vital when your goal is to prevent falls so you can live a long and healthy life. The good news is you don’t have to being a rigorous problem to do so. That’s because many of the movements are simple; many are fun activities as well.
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Dining in Omaha—Great Options for Retirees
Dining in Omaha is high on the list of why retirees love to retire in this ideal location. Learn more. Retirement brings many things to mind: carefree living, new friends, and the time to do all the things you’ve dreamed of doing in a setting that offers you the ingredients of healthy aging. That includes outstanding cuisine. At Heritage Communities, we want to spread the word on why this metropolitan area—and our senior living communities—are an ideal choice. All you need is an appetite for the exceptional!
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Bridging the Generations at Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
The creative enrichment activities at Orchard Pointe at Terrazza senior living community that are bringing generations together for entertainment, learning, and a whole lot of fun.
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Sneak Peek: How Senior Living Residents Spend Their Day
Variety is the spice of life…at least it is for senior living residents! From art classes to walking clubs to outdoor barbecues to lifelong learning to popsicles on the patio, today’s older adults can find much-appreciated freedom of choice in every day. But what is a “typical” day in senior living really like? Do you...
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Aging With Grace: Socializing Benefits for Seniors
Author Paul Coelho said, “Friendship isn’t a big thing—it’s a million little things.” That’s certainly true when you consider the countless socializing benefits residents of senior living communities enjoy every day. Spending time with others is a major key to wellness and longevity. At Heritage, we recognize how important it is for older adults to...
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9 Benefits of Having a Pet for Seniors
If you’re a member of the 90.5 million families in the U.S. with a pet, you don’t have to be told what a difference they can make in your life. What would life be like without that cold nose waking you in the morning, or that soft fur rubbing against your ankles? Having a pet...
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Senior Living Communities Today: Not What They Once Were
If the words “senior living communities” bring to mind a gloomy nursing home, you’re due for a change of perception—and some very good news! Today’s senior living communities are vibrant, comfortable, and inspiring settings where older adults can lead active and rewarding lives, free from everyday worries or responsibilities. Many factors have brought about these...
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