Oftentimes as we transition into the later stages of life we lose touch with our bodies. We develop pain in areas we didn’t know could hurt and the body naturally slows. When Covid-19 hit our daily lives were disrupted, making getting outside and exercising a greater challenge than ever before. Many have given up and
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The Covid-19 vaccinations are on all our minds lately. Millions of vaccines have been shipped, but where are they and when will you receive one? Our team, while working closely with Josephine County Health Authorities, was able to set up a vaccination clinic on site for all our residents and staff on the whole campus
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Countryside Village Lodge gives recognition to its tireless workers It’s been said that the test of true leadership is how well they function in a crisis. But we want to talk about our essential staff who makes our leadership work. From day one, learning about coronavirus our staff has shown concern for the steps and
Read moreFlu season can begin in October and continue through March. Most people believe if you get your flu shot in October you will be immunized for the full flu season. This may not be true for you. If you had your flu shot in October you may not be immunized through March. The flu shot has
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“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ~Anne Frank April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. It also encompasses National Volunteer Week, April 12 – 18, 2015. President Richard Nixon established National Volunteer Week with an executive order in 1974, and every sitting U.S.
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Written by Holly Jaynes Life Enrichment Director of Courtside at Country Meadows Many of us enjoy getting outside as much as possible. Just going for a walk on a nice day can lift your mood drastically! Hiking with a friend, playing a round of golf, or even taking a dip in the community pool are
Read moreCountry Meadows knows how to bring in the New Year. In fact, New York City has nothing on us. We drop our crystal ball right at midnight New York time (9:00 pm our time) every year. We sing Auld Lang Sine, pop party poppers, blow party horns, and toast in the New Year with great enthusiasm.
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Hello my friends, With the New Year comes a new opportunity to rejuvenate! From your head to your toes, begin to notice a new found energy, an ease and spring in you step, a glow in your skin, and the clearing of your mind. Through your own well deserved self-spoiling, you will see your health
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A Better Home… for the Holidays! Country Meadows Village can help your loved one during the holidays. Being alone and isolated is emotionally depressing for seniors and can be unsafe should temperatures drop below freezing causing broken pipes or furnaces that fail. In many cases their children live at great distances unable to help. Those
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The seasons fly by so quickly it is hard to keep up with the necessary ways to keep safe under the uncertain conditions that comes with winter. Here are some things to remember in preparing for the cold and rain. For home safety, it is a good practice to repair handrails both inside your home
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