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Residents in Independent Living Can Now See a Doctor Without Leaving Home

covid-19 updates, Independent Living, Wellness / By Melanie G Adcock

St. George Village is pleased to offer our North and South Village residents the opportunity to schedule telemedicine appointments with primary care physician Dr. Charles Clopton. Telemedicine allows the doctor to virtually see patients via technological device (computer, tablet or smartphone), and will be another important tool in keeping our community safe and healthy, especially […]

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Three Ways to Stay in Shape as You Get Older

Wellness / By St. George Village

by Gary Player As a professional golfer, it has always been important to me to stay in shape—and you can do so, too. As a matter of fact, my commitment to health and fitness has been a big part of my success in golf, winning tournaments over the course of five decades. However, as I

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The Healthy Aging Eye

Wellness / By St. George Village

As we age, so do our bodies, including our eyes. Many older people experience “low vision” problems like macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, degenerative retinitis pigmentosa and tunnel vision. But there are several things we can do to take care of our eyes and preserve our precious eyesight, as well as possibly prevent or delay some

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Physical Therapy for a Better Quality Of Life

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The next time you have a pain in the neck or back, your arthritis is acting up, you are recovering from surgery or any of the countless other conditions affecting your ability to move freely within your daily life, a physical therapist can probably help. Physical therapists can even help fight complications from diabetes, such

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Healthy Eating: Spinach

Wellness / By St. George Village

Many of us equate the word “spinach” with the caricature of Popeye, eating a can of spinach and immediately having the strength of 10 men. Even though Popeye is a cartoon, the message about spinach is true: spinach provides more nutrients than any other food. It can help protect us from osteoporosis, heart disease, colon

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Five Ways Older Adults Can Be More Active

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As you get older, your risk for health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, increases. You also have a greater chance of getting type 2 diabetes if you have a family history of the disease. But it’s never too late to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Research shows that modest weight loss through

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Fighting Alzheimer’s on Foot!

Wellness / By St. George Village

The St. George Village Crusaders participated in the 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Atlantic Station on September 28, 2013. Together, St. George Village residents, their families, and SGV care partners raised over $6,300 for the Alzheimer’s Association. During the year, SGV holds two additional major fundraisers for the Alzheimer’s Association. Residents, their families and

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Exploring the Connection Between Mental and Physical Health

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Staying active, both physically and mentally, is an important key to overall health. It also affects how long we live. The mind-body connection plays a crucial role in overall health, particularly that of seniors. Mind-body communication is predictive of how well we age. Although genetics account for part of the aging process, there are still

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Alzheimer’s Disease, are you at risk?

Wellness / By St. George Village

The greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer’s is advancing age. Most individuals with the disease are age 65 or older. The likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s doubles about every five years after age 65 and after age 85, the risk reaches nearly 50 percent. According to an article in Parade magazine, there are at least three

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6 Ways to Boost Your Memory

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Did you know that your brain needs exercise to stay fit, just like your body does? Here are six simple ways to give your brain the exercise it needs and boost your memory: 1. Stay socially active. Being active and involved helps to maintain brain function. Spend time with family and friends, seek out volunteer opportunities, or

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