by the ESHL Team | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog, Elwood, ESHL News, Northview, Resources, Summit
Article by AARP.com Heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of concern for men and women age 50 and over, according to our poll. Cardiovascular disease begins to affect men in their 50s, while women in general won’t see a spike in risk until their...
by the ESHL Team | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog, Events, Summit
DecoratingSaturday, March 1 – 10:00 a.m. Mardi Gras PartyTuesday, March 4 – 10:00 a.m. Lucky Number 7 GameFriday, March 7 – 2:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day CraftTuesday, March 11 – 10:00 a.m. Pi DayFriday, March 14 – 1:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day PartyMonday,...
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...