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Meet Our Care Partner, Assistant Activity Coordinator Della Westerfield

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

Della Westerfield enjoys being creative… and it shows in her dedication to her role as Assistant Activity Coordinator for The Springs, Treasures of Lakeview and Friendship House communities at St. George Village. Della calls on her background in community service and dance and exercise instruction when she plans activities for residents, such as storytelling, bowling, […]

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Making The Most Of Medicare

Making The Most Of Medicare

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

If you’re one of the 30 million Americans with a new Medicare card, you may take a healthy interest in how best to benefit from it. One of the first and most important things to consider now that your new plan is in effect is prescription drug coverage. Perhaps the best way to save on […]

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Making the Connection…in the World of Technology

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

St. George Village recently held its first “Cyber Café” on a Sunday afternoon in the Bistro, and what a resounding success it was! More than 25 residents showed up, armed with their tablets, laptops, smartphones and e-readers, to learn more about how to operate these technology devices from a group of 10 volunteers. The volunteers […]

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Living With Macular Degeneration

Living With Macular Degeneration

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

St. George Village resident Breda Kosakowski has been living with macular deneration for the past 12 years. The disease, which causes loss of vision in the center of the visual field and leaves only peripheral vision, is a major cause of visual impairment in older adults. Undaunted by her diagnosis, Breda still lives independently and […]

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Laissez les bons temps rouler

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

It was “let the good times roll” at St. George Village on Fat Tuesday, when residents and staff gathered for a Mardi Gras celebration. The group, decked out in festive beads and masks, did a Mardi Gras march to the tune of “When the Saints Come Marching In.” They were led by resident Grace Samson, […]

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Know the Warning Signs of Sun Damage

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

Your skin. It’s your body’s largest organ and a powerful protector — and yet it often goes unappreciated until there’s a problem…like skin cancer. Dr. Marcus B. Goodman, a dermatologist who regularly visits St. George Village to provide free skin care checks to residents, believes that prevention, early diagnosis and rapid treatment are the keys […]

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How Does Your Garden

It’s Springtime! How Does Your Garden Grow?

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

Looking out over the northwest corner of St. George Village continuing care retirement community’s lake is a sunny, serene patch of land that boasts a variety of beautiful vegetable and flower gardens maintained by SGV residents. Assisted Living resident and avid gardener Bill Crosby appreciates the opportunity to continue his long-time hobby, which has been […]

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Is a Daily Aspirin Right for You?

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

We’ve all heard the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Research shows an aspirin a day may do the same. How often have you heard about chewing an aspirin if you feel the symptoms of a heart attack? If it’s that critical to get the medication to your system, isn’t it as […]

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Improving Relationships by Aiding Communication

Improving Relationships by Aiding Communication

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

What did you say? Can you repeat that, please? Hearing loss makes communication a challenge, which, unfortunately, may put relationships in peril. Feelings of anger, frustration and resentment are often experienced by those suffering from hearing loss, as well as by spouses, family members and friends who are constantly barraged with requests to repeat themselves […]

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Important Medication Tips For Seniors

By St. George Village | October 10, 2019

Should you be taking the medications you’re taking? If you’re 65 or older, that’s an important question to ask yourself and your healthcare provider. Why? Because some commonly prescribed medications can actually be harmful for older adults. As you get older, your body changes. These changes can in­crease the chances that you might have side […]

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