Marie Milleage More than 100 residents attended the April 5, 2017 Brain Health Seminar introduced by resident Robert Toller and presented by Audette Rackley, expert in brain health research at the Brain Health Center, UT Dallas. We joke about “senior moments” when we cannot remember a name or where something was placed. “Rather than worry…
Althea Parent, Activities Coordinator Thank you for attending the 13th annual Robson Ranch Health Fair. There were almost 600 residents that attended this event. We hope that you were able to visit all 100 vendors between the clubhouse and Sports Club gym that took their time to be with us at the Health Fair, donated…
Judy Ondina The Living Well Committee sponsors many free seminars throughout the year; perhaps you are not aware of them. They offer many venues to learn about a myriad of health issues, some specific for women and others for men. Additionally most are for the general population of Robson. A recent seminar concentrated on Women’s…
Robson Ranch held its 13th annual Living Well Health Fair recently at Robson Ranch in Denton, Texas. Lifetime Hearing – Denton was proud to be one of the participating vendors this year. “This was our first Health Fair at Robson Ranch, and we are already signed up to return next year,” says owner and Hearing…
Marie Milleage Jackie Hixson, resident and Medicare Specialist, explained Medicare from A to G with clarification of the various categories. At the March 2017 seminar Jackie included important details about making informed Medicare choices, 2017 changes in Medicare coverage and Advantage and Supplemental plans. Many questions were asked about acceptance of plans, out-of-pocket costs and…
Friends bring us laughter, support and fun – one of life’s greatest gifts. And walking with friends/neighbors will actually change the way you look at taking a beneficial walk, even how often you repeat it. Walking is something everyone can do with minimal equipment, at your own pace, regardless of fitness level and without the…
Vicki Baker Now is the perfect time to get outdoors to spot signs of spring bursting into life. Such was the case for these walkers as they took to the pavement for the monthly Living Well sponsored walkabout. The walkers enjoyed the first signs of spring: a symphony of birds chirping in the trees, daffodils…
Brandy Wismer, M.S.Ed Do you find yourself falling asleep and then waking up in the middle of the night? If so, you have a lot of company. According to a 2005 National Sleep Foundation poll, 39% of people over 65 say they wake up a lot during the night. As we age certain biological changes…
Judy Ondina Did you know that Living Well offers free blood pressure checks every month by an experienced health professional? Tracy Cook, Nurse Practitioner of Adult Health Services, provides monthly blood pressure checks on the first Thursday of each month between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse. And if you wonder if your home…
Shirley Waterhouse Are you bored with your same old exercise routine? Tired of the same lame exercises and routine? Boredom is the number one reason people stop working out. Lucky for you Wally Sagui has started a Kickboxing 101 class that is always fun, never boring, challenging and has modification for every move. Anyone can…