Peace Village BlogPeace Village develops and provides quality, caring services and opportunities to enhance the spiritual, physical and emotional wellness of the residents, their families, staff and communities served. Make sure you stay connected to our blog by subscribing to our feed via RSS or Email Palos Fire District and Peace Village Awarded NFPA Scholarship September 26, 2011– The Palos Fire Protection District and Peace Village have been awarded scholarships to participate in a training conference dedicated to Remembering When™: A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults, developed by the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA. The awarded scholarships provide for travel expenses for two participants, Remembering When™ curriculum [...] Staying Socially Active As You Age You know that as you age you’re supposed to keep your body and mind active, but it is also very important to remain socially active as well. It is easy to become isolated as you get older. It may not be as easy to get around as it used to be or maybe you don’t [...] The True Costs of Home Health Care It may appear that home health care would be a less expensive alternative than staying in an assisted living community. However, the costs of home health care can often be even more expensive – not to mention strenuous on the individual(s) providing the care. A new report released by AARP’s Public Policy Institute found that [...] Don’t Let Downsizing Prevent You From Having the Time of Your LifeMany seniors are reluctant to make the transition to senior living out of the fear of downsizing. They don’t want to give up any of their treasured possessions, have no idea where to start, or they think the entire process is too difficult. Most seniors have lived in their homes for over 30 years and moving [...] July is Blueberry Month Whether you enjoy the fresh, frozen, dried or canned, blueberries are high on the list for convenience, versatility and good nutrition. The more you learn about the benefits of blueberries, the better you’ll like them! With just 80 calories per cup and virtually no fat, blueberries offer us important nutrition and health benefits. Blueberries are [...] |
