by the ESHL Team | Jan 29, 2025 | Blog, Rehab News, Resources
HTS Therapy News Your heart is the hardest-working muscle in your body, beating around 100,000 times daily to pump oxygen and nutrients to every cell. Like any muscle, it needs exercise to stay strong and efficient. For older adults, staying active is key to...
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, Elwood, Events
Balloon BounceWednesday, January 1 – 2:30 p.m. Name that TuneFriday, January 3 – 2:30 p.m. Now Showing!Wednesday, January 6 – 2:30 p.m. Snowball FightThursday, January 9 – 2:30 p.m. Birthday Party with BumperFriday, January 10 – 2:30 p.m. Poetry in the...
by the ESHL Team | Jan 1, 2025 | Blog, Elwood, Events
Balloon BounceWednesday, January 1 – 3:00 p.m. Name that TuneFriday, January 3 – 3:00 p.m. Snowman ShowdownWednesday, January 8 – 3:30 p.m. Birthday Party with BumperFriday, January 10 – 2:30 p.m. Elvis has entered the BuildingWednesday, January 15 – 2:30 p.m. Dine...
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 19, 2024 | Resources
SeniorsLifeStyleMag.com Experiencing pain during sleep isn’t pleasant. Unfortunately, this problem may get worse over time. So, if this is something you’re struggling with, here are three ways to achieve painless sleep as you age. Experiment With Various Sleeping...
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 | Dec 1, 2024 | Blog, Elwood
Name that Tune!Monday, December 2 – 2:30 p.m. Cotton Candy DayFriday, December 6 – 2:30 p.m. Gift of the Magi DayTuesday, December 10 – 2:30 p.m. Birthday Party with BumperFriday, December 13 – 2:30 p.m. Gingerbread MenTuesday, December 17...