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Health care goes ‘boutique’
Tuesday, March 27, 2007


Medical red tape causes more doctors, patients to explore alternative health care

The U.S. is facing the worst doctor shortage in decades, with fewer younger doctors stepping in to fill the shoes of older, retiring physicians.



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Erickson incorporates environmental responsibility into everyday practices
Tuesday, March 27, 2007


Doing the right thing for the environment once meant tossing the newspapers into the recycling bin. Certainly that does help, but now, with the emphasis on global warming, efforts to go green are no longer a choice but a necessity, and initiatives are being implemented on a larger, corporate scale.

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Five fun activities you and your grandchildren can enjoy at Highland Springs
Tuesday, March 27, 2007


It’s not always easy to spend as much time as you’d like with your grandchildren. On the one afternoon you have free, they have a soccer match out of town. On the weekend they’re home from college, you’ve already scheduled a trip with your best friend.

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Treasure Chest resale shop a huge success in four short months
Tuesday, March 27, 2007


In just four months, the Treasure Chest resale shop at Highland Springs—with a committee of six led by Marie Higa—has collected and priced hundreds of items that residents no longer need, hosted an auction, held monthly sales, and raised more than $2,500 for the community’s Benevolent Care Fund.

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Health Matters at Highland Springs
Tuesday, March 27, 2007


When it comes to medications, it is often very simple mistakes that cause major health problems. That is especially true among older adults who, on average, are taking five medications daily.

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Reading between the lines
Tuesday, March 27, 2007


Volunteers launch the Highland Springs library

How many people do you need to start a library? When you have individuals who share a love of reading, who have the time and the talent, and who share a get-it-done attitude, it seems that eight is enough.



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Medical emergencies don’t take vacations
Tuesday, March 27, 2007


Injured vacationer owes speedy recovery to innovative new health tool

Arlon Quigley never imagined that his vacation out of state would end in a medical emergency.



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Brain games mean brain gains
Thursday, March 01, 2007


Brain health is the hot new topic and the players at Highland Springs are ahead of the game

A December issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that exercising one’s brain, and one’s body, should help stave off dementia in older adults.



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A spiritual connection
Thursday, March 01, 2007


At Highland Springs, the celebration of faith embraces and serves the needs of all

At Highland Springs, individuals are brought together every day. In groups. One on one. Neighbors, friends, acquaintances. During lunch and dinner, during exercise or art classes, over a game of Mexican Train in the Fireside Lounge, or in the Fireside Lounge with a good book.



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Family center at local church to be named in honor of Highland Springs' residents
Thursday, March 01, 2007


Pete and Jane Robertson, who moved into Highland Springs in December 2006, have been active in the United Methodist Church for most of their lives.

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