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 Predicting and Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more that 5.4 million Americans and 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease, making it the most common form of dementia. There is no known cure for this disease and drugs only temporarily ease symptoms. Researchers are developing ways to determine risk and to find the disease early, allowing patients [...] 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 [...] Stress: What a Mess! Recently, Rosanna Baccega, Peace Village’s Fitness Trainer, wrote a piece in our “Village Voice” with tips for seniors to reduce stress… Did you know that when we get stressed we release stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortical? For seniors, stress can actually make certain health conditions worse. Let’s face it, stress is a part [...] Pay It Forward with Encouragement Recently, Rosanna Baccega, Peace Village’s Fitness Trainer, wrote a piece in our “Village Voice” about the how the power of encouragement among friends can help everyone achieve their goals. At Peace Village, many of our senior living residents set goals they try to achieve in the Fitness Room. As a matter of fact, one of [...] Peace Village Builds a Powerful Community Through Education and Spirituality At Peace Village, this freedom is a core value. An independent and assisted living community located in beautiful Palos Park, Peace Village strives to be an educational and spiritual resource for seniors on their grounds and in the surrounding communities. |
