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Exercise For Your Body... and Mind
We've all heard plenty of times how beneficial exercising is for your wellness and body. But did you know that it is just as good for your brain as well? A recent study, reviewed in this U.S. News article, has shown that "exercise not only slows negative changes to the brain but also gives you some cognitive reserves." Wow! Thats great news for everybody!
So what's holding you back from starting your own exercise program? Senior Star offers all residents the convenience of using state of the art exercise equipment at every location. Its easy and can be fun, and you'll be keeping your body fit and your mind sharp.
Email This Article To A FriendWii Bowling Goes National!
Visit any of our communities and you will be able to witness firsthand the Wii phenomenon that has taken hold with Seniors. In addition to keeping seniors active and socially engaged, the bowling games on the Wii help seniors reconnect with a game that was a big part of their history. From a recent piece featured on NPR.org:
There are 186 teams and more than 1,000 bowlers in the throes of a virtual competition from California to New York as part of the National Senior League's Wii bowling competition. For seniors, part of the appeal of Wii bowling is the nostalgia. It mimics the moves a bowler makes in an actual bowling alley, only players don't have to reserve a lane, don bowling shoes or pick up a heavy ball. They just have to be able to wave their hand.
"You line up the ball, move a little to the left, a little to the right, line up the pins, and let it go. Try and get that hook going," Fils-Aime says, describing the process.
It may be a virtual game played on a large flat-screen TV, but when Sofia Henriquez, 76, lunges forward and releases the invisible bowling ball with the hand-held controller, the emotions are 100 percent real.
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Email This Article To A FriendSimple Connection Keepers
Don't be afraid to dive in and experience the benefits technology has come to offer in way of communication. Sure, it can be a little intimidating, but these days, technology is easily accessible by all. Why would you pay for a long distance phone call to speak to your sister in Houston when you could talk to her face to face for free using skype? In this recent article, the New York Times focuses on new ways to communicate that are easy to use and easy to learn. And the good news is that many of the discussed services are available for your use in our free computer labs! Whether you're a veteran emailer and social networker or if you've never booted up a computer before, give this article a read for some ideas on how to stay connected with your loved ones.
Email This Article To A FriendSenior Star At Villa Ventura Hosts Free Concert by African Children’s Group
Senior Star at Villa Ventura Retirement Community hosted a free concert by THE CHOSEN, a song and dance group comprised of six children ranging in ages from five to 12 years old who are in the care of Aids Orphans Education Trust (AOET) Uganda, representing thousands of AIDS orphans and widows. AOET hopes to bring both the plight of the AIDS epidemic in Africa and the hope they have for the future to the American public.To see read the article from the Kansas City Star and see photographs from this heart warming preformance, click here.
Email This Article To A FriendInspirational Father/Son Running Team
A story of inspiration from NYTimes.com
With his father Dick pushing his wheelchair, Rick has taken part in 270 marathons, nearly 70 triathlons and numerous shorter races. Dick Hoyt estimates that Team Hoyt has crossed at least 1,000 finish lines. Full story here.
At Senior Star, we celebrate individuals who live each day to its fullest. We all have obstacles that we must overcome but we have found that by creating an environment filled with love and support, together, we can overcome anything.
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