Debbie McGrady, Certified Personal Trainer Well it is that time of year again! Time for that New Year’s resolution. Especially time and opportunity to make this the best year ever! As we all know, as we age it becomes even more important to keep our bodies healthy as well as maintaining a healthy brain. One…
Dr. Rose Bricker Holiday stress can damage relationships. Frustration and irritation can erode them. There are things you can do to help heal the relationship and continue to build a strong bond with others. It doesn’t matter if the damage is with a family member, spouse, or friend. The principles are the same. Try these…
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Health & Wellness Fair Committee The Ranch is a very active and friendly community, but more and more residents are finding they need to find medical resources to maintain, improve, and thrive in their health and wellness. SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting the third SBR Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday,…
Debbie McGrady As we age, staying active becomes more important than ever. Strength, balance, and flexibility are key to maintaining your independence, energy, and overall well-being. But it is common to feel unsure about what exercises to do, how to get started, or how to adapt workouts to changing needs. That’s where personal training can…
Dr. Rose Bricker If you are experiencing symptoms of poor brain health, you are not alone. Are you losing or misplacing objects, having difficulty focusing, retaining little of what you’re reading, experiencing brain fog, and/or having difficulty remembering names when introduced to new people? These are some symptoms of poor brain health. In our society,…
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Getting older is something we all must face, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! One of the best ways to handle the changes and challenges that come with aging is through humor. Funny sayings about getting older can make us laugh at ourselves and see the lighter side of life.…
Emotional Maturity and Emotional Blindness Dr. Rose Bricker Emotional maturity and emotional intelligence are terms that we may hear today when chatting with our friends, families, and co-workers about relationships. But what do those two terms even mean? Characteristics of an Emotionally Mature Person • They are realistic and accept reality on its terms and…
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom and entry hall. Over 45 providers will be on hand for our residents to visit to learn more about the services they provide to aid in our…
In the New Year, Start Out with Your Quality of Life Heidi Overman Quality of life is valued, especially when we retire. We want to be able to retire and have a great quality of life. But what does that actually mean? Each person may have a different opinion as to what their quality of…
How Massage Heals: The Holidays and Emotional Hardships Heidi Overman Grief, loss, trauma, depression—as the holidays approach, these issues can become elevated. Many clients deal with a range of emotional hardships. Some are grieving the recent loss of a loved one, while others are struggling to overcome traumas. Coping with the sorrow of losing a…