February is nationally known as Heart Health month and reminds us that we should focus on practicing love and kindness not only towards others but to take care of our hearts as part of our self-care. Heart health is important for anyone regardless of their age but seniors should definitely be proactive about knowing how …Read More…
Can bring more ease while doing activities of daily living, or ADL’s Activities of daily living, or ADL’s include things like grocery shopping, leaning over to pick up objects, walking, reaching high to retrieve something from a cabinet and more. For seniors, performing activities of daily living can become more difficult with age due to …Read More…
Traditionally the end of the year is a great time for reflecting. A time to look back at the ups, downs and in between. It’s also a good time to remind ourselves of our “why.” In other words, what is your purpose? What drives you to do what you do? What can you do moving …Read More…
One of the great things about getting older is gaining perspective on life and situations. As Meryl Streep once said, “don’t waste so much time worrying about your skin or your weight. Develop what you do, what you put your hands on in the world.” As the days turn colder and we prepare for Thanksgiving, …Read More…
September is falls prevention month and taking a stand (no pun intended) on your health can be one of the most powerful tools for longevity. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in four Americans fall every year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for people over 65+ years …Read More…
Preventing falls is a priority for anyone at any age. Falls can range from a very simple loss in balance resulting in the need to grab a wall before hitting the ground or they can be severe by making complete contact with the ground resulting in serious injuries. Either way, falls can be prevented with …Read More…
Things to do for a healthier brain The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body and researchers are constantly learning more about how to keep it strong and healthy as we age. In communities like Pisgah Valley, we understand that and that’s why we place great importance on offering intellectually …Read More…
Welcome back. It’s Wellness Wednesday! July is Healthy Vision Month. Of course, we’d like to give a shoutout to our friends at Carolina Vision. Dr. Quilla has been great help to both staff and residents. Excellent service over many years! #PisgahValleyRetirementCommunity #Asheville #CarolinaVision #HealthyVisionMonth #HealthyEyes
Atrial fibrillation also known as “AFib”is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk for stroke, heart failure and other heart related problems according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s killing nearly 40 percent more Americans than it has in the past two decades, and especially affecting black men. During atrial fibrillation …Read More…
Suffering from any type of arthritis is uncomfortable and challenging. Add more weight to the body and the pressure felt on the joints can be tenfold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 73.6% of US adults over the age of 20 are overweight or obese. People who are overweight are also …Read More…
