Tracy Cook, NP-C February is Heart Health Awareness Month and Living Well Committee here at Robson Ranch sponsors a monthly blood pressure check the first Thursday of each month. High blood pressure can affect anyone. What causes high blood pressure? Your genes, your weight, your physical activity or the stress in your life. When…
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Generals, February 2018
Robson Ranch Living Well website
Gary Chaffee, Living Well Webmaster The Christmas holidays are over and we are beginning a new year with all the resolutions of staying fit and getting organized. The Robson Ranch Living Well Committee is here to help and we are busy refreshing the Living Well website to make the process easier. Bill Frey and…
Generals, February 2018
Living Well Walkabout
Angela Daniels Robson Ranchers donned their warm coats and hats on December 16 to join the Living Well Walkabout. They finished a three mile walk with smiles and an appreciation for staying fit. The Living Well Walkabout is a great way to socialize, stay motivated toward fitness, and strengthen friendships while meeting new Robson…
Generals, February 2018
Robson Ranch 14th Annual Living Well Health Fair
The 14th annual Robson Ranch Living Well Health Fair will be held on Saturday, April 7 in the Clubhouse and Sports Club during the hours of 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There are many dental, medical, nutritional, retail, assisted living, hospice and insurance businesses represtented; it’s a great opportunity to get some questions answered or find that…
Generals, January 2018
How you can save your life
Tracy Cook, Nurse Practitioner Did you know that coronary heart disease is the nation’s single leading cause of death for both men and women? Fifty percent of sudden cardiac death victims and 80% of stroke victims have NO symptoms. That is pretty scary to think about. But wait, you say I live at Robson…
Generals, January 2018
Food Addiction 101
Shirley Waterhouse Do you find yourself eating foods you know aren’t good for you but can’t seem to stop? Crave sugary treats? High fat junk food? Tired of feeling food is controlling you? Continue to struggle losing the last 10 pounds? Join Katherine and Matt Lawrence as they demonstrate some healthy and tasty treats…
Generals, January 2018
Chocolate chip cookies and Pat Sherman
Marie Milleage If you attended any of the Living Well seminars you were greeted by Pat Sherman, Vice President of Business Development at DATCU Credit Union. A native of Denton, Pat joined DATCU in November 2005 and over several years has continued to make a difference in Denton while receiving admirable recognition for her membership…
Generals, December 2017
Fitness for the Young at Heart
Marie Milleage and Carin Schaab On November 1 Living Well introduced Carin Schaab’s “Fitness for the Young at Heart” motivating presentation that answered the questions: Are you exercising for your lifestyle? Are you completing physical therapy and want to move to the next level? Are you planning to begin an exercise program? As the fitness…
Front Page, December 2017
Boot Camp… What do you have to lose?
Barbara and Mike Shippy Boot Camp exists to encourage healthy living for senior participants by applying physical fitness training that can be modified for each person. This structured 50-minute workout incorporates all muscle groups, which increases cardio endurance, core strength, flexibility and balance while burning an average of 500 calories. The workout itself is low-impact—minimal…
Generals, December 2017
Living Well Seminar: Medicare up to date details
Marie Milleage Jackie Hixson, resident and Medicare information specialist, presented another timely, valuable seminar on Wednesday, September 27. With the enrollment period from October 15 to December 7, 2017 Jackie cautioned that the outlook for 2018 is critical with many changes and some options that are different than previously offered. There are numerous considerations…