National Book Lovers Day Happy National Book Lovers Day to all of our readers! All of our Woodstone communities have many book lovers! Here are some of our residents from different communities sharing their favorite books, why they read, and why you should read. Ruth Goelz: New Ulm Ruth has been reading before Continue Reading
Simplify Your Life
Life is naturally hectic without including other stressors that may come up. Finding ways to simplify your life is very important for yourself and others around you. Now that summer is coming to an end, this is the perfect time to focus on how you can make your life just a little bit easier. After mastering this lifestyle, Continue Reading
Boredom
After all of the 4th of July festivities, the summer heat and structureless days can start to creep in with looming threats of boredom. After the 4th of July, many people like to think that the summer is done. Boredom is defined as, “feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current Continue Reading
The Summer Sun
Summer Sun Safety Tips for Seniors Many have been in a situation where they have gotten too much sun and developed a bad sunburn. The Mayo Clinic describes a sunburn as a red, painful skin that feels hot to the touch. It usually appears within just a few hours after too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Repeated UV Continue Reading
Stress & Anxiety
Stress and anxiety can pop up in people’s lives from time to time. Both stress and anxiety can affect you physically and mentally. Since the world can be a busy place, people can often feel easily overwhelmed. This feeling can be even more intense if they have multiple demands that they need to achieve. The feeling of being Continue Reading
Arthritis
According to the CDC, over 54 million people have arthritis, 24 million adults are limited from their activities, and more than 1 in 4 adults report having severe joint pain. So, what is Arthritis? Arthritis is the swelling of one or more of your joints. The symptoms of arthritis include joint stiffness, swelling, redness, Continue Reading
Sleep
Sleep is a vital component of everyone’s health and well-being. Even though it offers many benefits, it is one of the most neglected forms of self care. Providing your body with the adequate amount of sleep will leave you waking up feeling refreshed and ready to take on another day. Here’s what sleep can do for you: Continue Reading
Exercise Your Mind
Even though exercise is very important for your physical health, it’s just as important to exercise your mind. There have been a number of studies done that have shown people who are mentally stimulated have a much lower chance of developing memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s. The brain is a part of your body that you Continue Reading
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is the one official day out of the year dedicated to celebrating and thanking father figures for all that they’ve done. Being a father can be a difficult task at times, yet rewarding at others. Father figures have a huge impact on their children as they grow older as well as in the future. Every hug, memory, Continue Reading
Dementia
Hearing that your loved one is diagnosed with any type of disease is absolutely heartbreaking. Diseases such as Alzheimer’s and different forms of dementia can take away your loved one's ability to remain 100% independent. Although it can be very hard on your loved one and the family, it is now your duty to help them Continue Reading