Vicki Baker The “burrrrrrr” factor was in full force on a cold, overcast and blustery Saturday morning, but as the morning progressed the clouds cleared and the day was fabulous for the walkabout. The Living Well walkers took to the streets bundled up in coats, scarves and caps. They soon learned nothing gets the feet…
Join Alcon, the global leader in eye care, for a special event to learn more about your eyes. This event will include discussion with a leading surgeon about cataracts and a visually stimulating painting class led by a local artist from Painting with a Twist. The event will be held on Tuesday, January 31, from…
Scott and Lynne Barringer Robson Ranch’s Living Well Committee provided the opportunity for a six-week, three hours weekly, Chronic Illness Workshop in late September through early November. Some attendees had chronic illnesses, and other participants learned more about making better health choices. Laurie Long, PhD and Eboni Palmer, workshop leaders, provided tips on functioning better…
Vicki Baker Walking may just be the simplest way to stay active. Yet once winter rolls around you’re tempted to hang up your walking shoes, reach for the hot chocolate and grab a seat on the couch in front of the fireplace. But hibernating is for bears, not walkers. And these Robson Ranchers took advantage…
Lynne Barringer On Wednesday, October 26, Robson Ranch residents attended an informative and timely seminar on Medicare given by Jackie Hixson. The 2017 Medicare coverage open enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2016. During the annual enrollment period you can switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage, or vice versa, from one Medicare…
Vicki Baker Getting and staying healthy takes commitment. And a walking group offers built-in support to keep you focused on your fitness goals. Robson Ranchers joined the Living Well Walkabout on Saturday, October 15, as a fun way to get fit and the perfect place to socialize, stay motivated and strengthen friendships, all while moving…
Marie Milleage On October 5, Jason Meyer, chiropractor, explained that as we age our overall health can change and become chronic, long lasting and become complicated if left untreated. He added that every part of the body has peripheral nerves responsible for sending signals to the brain. Damage to these nerves can result in peripheral…
Vicki Baker Few situations are more stressful than having someone else’s well-being in your hands. That’s especially true when you’re providing home care for a member of your own family. As an untrained caregiver, the sheer weight of the responsibility is often overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to realize the toll that caregiving can take…
Marie Milleage “Living with arthritis or joint pain is not an inevitable part of aging,” is the message relayed by Dr. John Badylak at the September Living Well seminar. Arthritis affects one in five individuals and is the leading cause of disability for two-thirds of Americans under the age of 65. If you experience increasing…
Great news! Flu shots and other vaccinations will be available six times this year for the convenience of Robson Ranch residents. The same company who has provided flu shots for the past several years, On-Site Health Services/Super Value Pharmacy, will be offering a variety of vaccinations again at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse on the following…