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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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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