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Jul 05, 2008
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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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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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Hitting the right notes
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Singing helps to keep the mind moving, too
Participation in a chorale group such as the one at Highland Springs may be sweet music when it comes to keeping a nimble mind. A study by George Washington University professor Gene Cohen reports that a choral group with members whose average age was 80 produced excellent results, with a year of rigorous, weekly practices nurturing the singers’ bodies and minds.
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No more excuses
Thursday, March 01, 2007
The weatherproof world at Highland Springs makes it easy to exercise regularly, eat healthy, and enjoy life
The weather’s bad. I’ve been too busy. I don’t feel like cooking. I have an appointment. It’s too far to the gym. It’s too hot. It’s too cold. It’s too rainy.
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