Can the Scams
Salemtowne is pleased to host the NC Department of the Secretary of State – Securities Division for “Put a Lid on Investment Fraud and Charity Scams: Protecting Your Assets and Your Charitable Gifts in a Scary World.” The recent natural disasters suffered by our fellow North Carolinians as well as many other residents along the … Continued
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Successful Aging Tip of the Month: Lower Your Risk
We don’t have to wait for fate to come knocking at our door. Many diseases are directly related to our lifestyle. Risks are manageable, even able to be reduced or eliminated. The trouble is that as we age, we become less motivated, less competitive and vain, and more accepting of change. We accept that growth … Continued
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Towne Fair Offers Something for Everyone
The Life Enrichment Department recently hosted a Towne Fair to introduce new residents to the various ways to get involved at Salemtowne. Main stage events featured live bluegrass music by The Ramblers, as well as two educational sessions presented by Salemtowne Chaplain Linda Browne and resident Dr. Frank Wood. New residents visited committee booths to learn … Continued
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Successful Aging Tip of the Month: Stay Connected
People are happier when surrounded by others. It helps us thrive. This is part of our very DNA, at the core of our basic human needs and most authentic selves. Research clearly shows that isolation and limited social connections are associated with higher rates of heart disease, some cancers, and even dementia and depression. Like … Continued
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Working Bees Find a Home at Salemtowne
Cissie Anderson grew up on a farm in Georgia, where it was her mother’s job to tend the 20 or so hives of honey bees that provided the sweetener for everything from sweet tea to Georgia peach pie. Those days are long gone; now Cissie and her husband, John, have retired and live at Salemtowne … Continued
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Do You Need More Fun in Your Life?
Click here to read this (fun!) article and then make sure to get out there and have fun! You’re always welcome to join in the fun at Salemtowne!
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Successful Aging Tip of the Month: Challenge Your Brain
Brain fitness impacts all aspects of our life and is often neglected once we cease working. We now realize that the brain is NOT fully formed and mature once we reach adulthood, gradually becoming depleted as we age. Exciting and optimistic research tells us we are the architects of our brain, with the ability to … Continued
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Salemtowne Residents Connect with Local High School Students
Before school on Tuesday morning, North Forsyth sophomore Isabel Diego headed over to Salemtowne retirement community to take a walk with residents. From there, she was off to school. After a full day at school, she went back over to Salemtowne before going home so that she could help residents with any questions they might … Continued
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Alzheimers Education Series
Salemtowne is pleased to present a 3-part Alzheimer’s Education series facilitated by Rona Klein, Westerly Place Memory Support Program Coordinator. Rona is also a Volunteer Community Educator with the Alzheimer’s Association. The series will begin with The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease on Thursday, June 14. Choose to attend a session from 2-3 pm or 7-8 pm. Click here to … Continued
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Successful Aging Tip of the Month: Keep Moving
From the very beginning, our species has had a basic requirement to be physically active to remain healthy. Not only muscles, but the brain, GI tract, cardiovascular…all systems function as designed when we move. Movement was required to survive, and this has not changed, yet we seemed determined to limit movement with technology. Physical activity … Continued
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