Category: Blog
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July Rehab News: Safe Gardening Tips
How can older adults garden and do yard work safely without hurting their back? Summer gardening and yard work are excellent ways for older adults to stay active, improve flexibility, and enjoy the outdoors. However, repetitive bending, lifting, and twisting can increase the risk of back pain, muscle strain, and joint injuries. Using proper body…
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No More Selective Hearing: Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne Inspires Hearing Aid Journey
Ned Byrer has a confession: his long-practiced “selective hearing” is officially retired. “I guess they told me that wasn’t possible anymore,” he says with a chuckle. “And that’s 100% true… I’m listening to everything now.” For Ned, 86, and his wife, Joyce Byrer, 77, that small concession to marital strategy has come with a much…
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Avocado Deviled Eggs
Ingredients Instructions Nutritional information 2 egg halves – 132 calories, 4 grams of carbs, 7 grams of protein, 10 grams of fat (5 grams monounsaturated fat)
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High School Senior Finds Her Calling at Heritage Pointe of Warren
Participating in a mentorship program at Heritage Pointe of Warren senior living community, Gracie Reeves has gained invaluable hands-on experience that has confirmed she is on the right path as she pursues a long-term goal of a career in caring for others. A senior at Southern Wells High School, Reeves plans to study nursing after…
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Heritage Pointe of Huntington Brings Voting Access Directly to Residents
Heritage Pointe of Huntington made it easier for residents to take part in the democratic process last week by hosting the County Traveling Voting Board on site. The visit allowed registered voters within the community to conveniently cast their ballots for the primary election without leaving campus. Brad Fuller, activities director said that this has…
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From Frozen Ponds to Lasting Memories Jim Hunnicutt’s Lifelong Love of Hockey and Home at Heritage Pointe
Jim Hunnicutt was a high school student when he discovered a passion for ice hockey, a love he carried throughout his life. He played for the junior team of the Fort Wayne Komets, eventually competed at the professional level in Texas, and later skated on a frozen pond behind his home at Heritage Pointe of…
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Residents and Staff Present a Crowd-Pleasing Production of Guys and Dolls at Heritage Pointe of Warren
After weeks of rehearsals and anticipation, the curtain closed recently on a successful run of Guys and Dolls at Heritage Pointe of Warren, where residents and staff worked together to bring the musical to life before enthusiastic audiences. The production, presented in partnership with the Pulse Opera House in Warren, Indiana, drew roughly 500 audience members across three performances…
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Loaded Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower Facts The perfect substitute for starchier foods like rice and even pizza dough, cauliflower is versatile, non-starchy, and contains a lot of fiber and other beneficial nutrients. Ingredients Directions: Nutritional Facts Per ~6 oz serving, makes ~24 approx. 110 caloriesProtein 4 grCarbs 3 gr
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Residents of Heritage Pointe of Warren Join All Senior Cast for New Production of Guys and Dolls
Playing high-stakes gamblers and scene-stealing showgirls, a group of actors age 55 and older from the senior living community, Heritage Pointe of Warren, will take to the stage March 5-7, in partnership with Pulse Opera House, also located in Warren, Ind., to perform the musical Guys and Dolls. One of the performers from Heritage Pointe, Ken Zuk, 70, plays the role…
