Four Seasons Retirement Community

10/25/2022

"Cyber crimes are on the rise, and seniors are often a target! Learn to protect yourself and your loved ones from the most frequent cyber crimes and scams. Here are some quick tips:
- Don't click on suspicious emails or pop-up windows while browsing the internet on your computer or phone
- Be wary of unsolicited phone calls claiming to be law enforcement or government officials
- Never send personal documents, items, or money to people without verifying the recipient's identity.
- If you suspect a scammer is targeting you, contact law enforcement, change your passwords, and contact your financial institution
Looking for more tips? See this website for a full breakdown of what to look for, current scams, and how to protect yourself or your loved ones: https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/newsletter/how-to-protect-seniors-against-cybercrimes-and-scams"

09/12/2022

Yesterday marked the beginning of National Assisted Living Week. This year's theme is "Joyful Moments" to highlight the many wonderful moments that are experienced for both residents and staff in an assisted living community. If you know someone working in an assisted living community or have a loved one as a resident, make sure to give them extra love this week!

09/07/2022

September is Healthy Aging Month. In order to promote healthy aging, older adults should adhere to a healthy diet, regular exercise, and preventative care. It's never too late to make positive and healthy lifestyle changes! Here are some tips and ideas on how you can improve your physical, mental, and social well-being:

September is Healthy Aging Month

08/26/2022

"Have you heard of the benefits of Aquatic Therapy for older adults? It's a great way to not only rehab after an injury, but help keep you active and heathly. Learn more about Aquatic Therapy and if it's a right fit for you:

https://www.hydroworx.com/research-education/additional-resources/aquatic-exercises-for-seniors/"

Help your senior patients get more active with water aerobics! Learn more about the benefits of water aerobics and how you can incorporate water aerobics into your senior patients' lives.

08/22/2022

About a third of Americans over 65 suffer from diabetes, and are more susceptible to complications such as hypoglycemia, liver failure, and heart disease. If you or your loved one is at risk for diabetes, it's important to adopt healthy lifestyle changes such as exercise, nutritious foods, and annual check-ups from your doctor. Learn more about diabetes and how to overcome it at the Endocrine Society:

An estimated 33% of adults aged 65 or older have diabetes. Learn more about the management and treatment for this population.

08/08/2022

Take care of your eye sight! August is National Eye Exam Month. Do your eyes a favor and schedule a visit with your opthalmologist. They will be able to give your eyes a clean bill of health, or let you know of any concerns. 80% of eye diseases are preventable or curable! Take care of your eye sight! August is National Eye Exam Month. Do your eyes a favor and schedule a visit with your opthalmologist. They will be able to give your eyes a clean bill of health, or let you know of any concerns. 80% of eye diseases are preventable or curable!

08/04/2022

It's Coast Guard Day! On this day in 1790, congress authorized 10 sailing vessels to be built, paving the way for the Coast Guard of today. Always ready to protect the waterways and shores of the United States, the Coast Guard is an important and valuable branch of our nation's military.

07/29/2022

07/28/2022

You don't have to go outside to get your green thumb on! There are low maintenance, house friendly plants such as succulents, cacti, spider plants, aloe vera, and even African violets. Another option is to let your creativity flow through a terrarium in a glass jug or aquarium. Find more details here:

Indoor gardening for seniors can help with depression, stress, and loneliness, especially while social distancing. Here are ideas.