TOUCHMARK AT WEDGEWOOD

THE{FULL}LIFE

July 2014

Nurses gather to celebrate, reminisce

To celebrate Nurses’ Week, retired nurses gathered to share stories and watch the documentary Nurses, If Florence Could See Us Now, which shows how nurses’ roles have changed over the years.

Gathering HEALTH{FULL} tips during presentations

Left: Saima Rajabali MBBS, MSc, from the University of Alberta, presented Dare to Age Well along with Brenda Parks, RN. They focused on women and healthy aging.

Right: Chloe Kilkenny, RN, from Osteoporosis Canada, Alberta Chapter, talked about the effects and prevention of osteoporosis.

Take in the southwest exposure of suite 345. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom, and 632-square-foot suite includes a balcony, vaulted ceilings, and a shower with two built-in bench seats. Call today for a tour.

If you read the title and said to yourself, wait a minute, it’s July: July is the time to celebrate independence and unification. As countries and as individuals, we are keenly attracted to the notion of independence. Research tells us that it’s our lifestyle—things we do and choices we make—that determines how we will age.

According to research done at California State University, Fullerton by C. Jessie Jones and Roberta E. Rikli, a key element in maintaining independence later in life is sustaining one’s “fitness capacity (strength, endurance, agility, and balance).” Simple, right? So why declare interdependence? Because life happens. Appointments, other priorities, injuries, and many other reasons all serve to interfere with or distract our attention from exercise. Encouragement and accountability can be essential to sticking with a fitness program.

In our office, several team members go to the local YMCA to exercise at noon. Sometimes, we join a group exercise class together, and other days we each do an individual program; regardless, we check in with each other. We carpool. We rearrange schedules.

During this month when we celebrate unity and independence, ask someone to start a walking group with you. Join a class. Walk around the corner and visit a friend. Ask a Life Enrichment/Wellness team member about steps you could take with others to improve your fitness capacity.

Declare interdependence—and gain more independence!

For more information about Touchmark’s Life Enrichment/Wellness program or the research regarding standards for maintaining physical independence in later years, email me at FullLife@Touchmark.com.

Declare interdependence!

Brian PryorExecutive Vice President

Find your {FULL} Life at Touchmark

CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS

Two teas—and brunch! To start the Mother’s Day weekend, family and friends gathered that Friday for The Mother’s Day Tea & Fashion Show. Nancy Cikaluk (right) and other residents modeled outfits. Later that weekend, the Men’s Welsh Choir performed beautiful songs right after the Mother’s Day brunch. The community enjoyed a second tea during Seniors Week. The Strawberry Tea lived up to its name and featured

angel food cake with strawberries and whipped cream. Harpist Hannah Elossais provided beautiful music while people sipped tea and coffee from china cups.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and participation requirements.

Tuesday, July 8, 1:30 pm Residents General Meeting. Marquis Room.

Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 pm Edmonton & Area 567 Car Club Show and Shine at Touchmark. Club members will display their General Motors vehicles from 1955, 1956, and 1957. Dress like it’s the ’50s. Nosh popcorn and sip milk shakes. Enjoy ’50s music—and check out the Pontiacs, Chevrolets, and more! Parking lot.

Wednesday, July 9, 2:15 pm Ice Cream Social. Patio.

Tuesday, July 15, 11 amVisit Devonian Botanical Gardens and picnic at Devon Lions Park. Sign-up required.

Wednesday, July 16, 2 pm Drumming for a Healthy Mind with Jennifer Wolf, RMT, CLTM. Learn about the benefits of drumming to connect to your inner peace and rhythm. RSVP by July 9. Marquis Room.

Friday, July 18, 7 pm Edmonton’s Klondike Days with Klondike Colleen Lazurak. Grande Foyer.

Friday, July 25, 2 pm Granny’s Off Her Rocker with Patti McGregor. Marquis Room.

Tuesday, July 29, 11 am Outing to Stony Plain Pioneer Museum & Tea House. Sign-up required.

See full event calendar online: TouchmarkEdmonton.com/pdf/community-event-calendar.pdf