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 | 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 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...
by the ESHL Team | Nov 15, 2024 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile, so that they break easily – even as a result of a minor fall, a bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement....
by the ESHL Team | Nov 1, 2024 | Events, Summit
Cookie Monster BirthdaySaturday, November 2 Sensory MondayMonday, November 4 Pun DayThursday, November 7 Veterans Day & Bingo!Monday, November 11 Cooking ClassWednesday, November 13 Pajama Party DayThursday, November 14 Teddy Bear DayThursday, November 14 National...
