by the ESHL Team | Jan 9, 2025 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
It’s important to include 4 types in your exercise routine. Seniors 65 and older should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) every week. That averages out to about 30 minutes on most days of the week. Or you should get 1 hour and...
by the ESHL Team | Jan 1, 2025 | Blog, Summit
January TidbitsWednesday, January 1 – 1:30 p.m. Lord of the Rings DayFriday, January 3 – 2:30 p.m. Bird Feeder DayWednesday, January 6 – 1:30 p.m. Balloon BallThursday, January 9 – 10:30 a.m. Weird Food DayFriday, January 10 – 2:30 p.m. Winter SensoryTuesday, January...
by the ESHL Team | Dec 26, 2024 | Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Summit
HTS Therapy News Winter can be especially tough for older adults. As we age, our joints and muscles lose flexibility, making it harder to cope with the cold. Arthritis symptoms can worsen, and shorter days often lead to less physical activity. When you’re stiff and in...
by the ESHL Team | Dec 3, 2024 | Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
There are several signs that indicate you might be dealing with a scammer, and several steps you can take to protect yourself and others. Criminals and con artists use many scams to target unsuspecting people—of all ages—who have access to money. Consumer scams happen...
by the ESHL Team | Dec 1, 2024 | Blog, Events, Summit
DecoratingMonday, December 2 – 10:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. Rudolph DayWednesday, December 4 – 10:30 a.m. Naughty or Nice GameThursday, December 5 – 2:30 p.m. Christmas CraftTuesday, December 10 – 2:30 p.m. Winter WonderlandWednesday, December 11...
by the ESHL Team | Nov 21, 2024 | Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News As we age, our bones can sometimes feel less strong than they used to, and that’s completely normal! Bones are living tissue, constantly building up and breaking down. However, as we get older, this process slows down, and our bones lose some of their...