New Beginnings & Unprecedented Times
“The future ain’t what it used to be” – Yogi Berra The trouble and difficulties we are presently enduring, as a community, nation, and world, will eventually end and we will be on our way to a future that looks…
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
As many of you may know, June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month. Several, if not most of us, have had our lives touched in some way by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Whether in loving and supporting a…
Mental Health Awareness Month – Anxiety and Depression
While several organizations and celebrations claim May as their month, our focus has been on recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, which was started in 1949 by the non-profit Mental Health America (MHA) with the goal of promoting mental health. An…
What is Senior Living?
What is senior living? If you’re like most seniors or adult children, you wouldn’t count yourself an expert. There is often a stigma that surrounds senior living. Most people think of a nursing home instead of a thriving, independent community.…
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH 2020 – Breathing Exercises
Join us for Mental Health Month 2020, where we go beyond surviving and focus on THRIVING! In today’s installation, we are focusing on breathing exercises for our mental health. According to the Michigan University of Medicine: Deep breathing is one…
Staying Fit During COVID-19
Howdy Ladies and Gentlemen! I have been granted the opportunity to share with you what I’ve learned about fitness/wellness, as well as help you through challenges and answer any questions you might have. For those of you who don’t know…
Should you move a senior during COVID-19?
Let’s be honest – this is a scary time in our lives as businesses shutter, unemployment rises, and a potentially fatal disease keeps us socially isolated. That fear is only magnified for people at risk and their families – especially…
Staying Active with Virtual Technology During COVID-19
They say “necessity is the mother of invention,” and the old proverb is certainly ringing true during this time of social isolation. While everyone is feeling the effects of being socially distant from others, the senior population is particularly vulnerable.…
Why Are We Quarantining?
These are turbulent times, to say the least. With so many recommendations being made by officials, it can feel overwhelming, especially when public health is involved. Arrow Senior Living, like many senior living communities around the country, has instituted a…
The Best Practices for Coronavirus Prevention
Coronavirus is here. It is in cities and towns everywhere, but because of the shortage of tests at the moment, it’s impossible to know for certain who has it and who doesn’t. Many people who are infected show little to…
