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The Expert in the Room: Why Your Intuition is Your Best Healthcare Tool

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Navigating the world of senior health and wellness is rarely a straight path. Whether you are managing your own care or supporting a parent through a new transition to independent…

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Health & Wellness at Grand Living at Tower Place: A Culture of Movement, Purpose, and Proactive Aging

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When families search for senior living in Des Moines, Iowa or wellness-focused retirement communities, one question often rises to the top: What does daily health and wellness really look like? At…

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A Season of Connection: Combating Senior Loneliness During the Holidays

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The holiday season is often painted as a time of unbridled joy, family gatherings, and festive cheer. For many, however, it can amplify feelings of isolation and sadness. This is…

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Brittany Mariscal Director of Fitness, Grand Living at Georgetown

Wellness in Motion: A Day in the Life of a Grand Living Director of Fitness

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Where Movement Meets Purpose, and Every Day is Energizing In today’s senior living communities, health and wellness are no longer optional—they are essential. Over 75% of senior living communities report…

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Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch Director of Health & Wellness Stephanie Schardt Storek with a resident

Health and Wellness Thrive at Grand Living

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Grand Living isn’t just a place to reside, it’s a lively senior living community where wellness is a way of life. Here, every resident’s journey towards vitality and fulfillment is…

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Grand Living resident engages in aqua fitness.

Beyond the Gym: Grand Living’s Unique Fitness Adventures Await

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In the realm of senior living, Grand Living stands as a beacon of holistic wellness—a sanctuary where mind, body, and spirit converge in harmony. Today, it’s not just about providing…

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Grand Living residents and pet work well together

The PAWsitive Power of Pet Therapy

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Life’s most tender moments often involve the companionship of our beloved pets.   How many of us giggle with delight when we get to pet a rabbit or a horse or…

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Fitness that makes a difference!

Fitness That Makes a Difference – A Story

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Ms. Patsy Longino has lived with Grand Living at Tamaya since October 1, 2021. She moved to our residence from a 55+ community with no organized fitness or activities.  Patsy…

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Two seniors in an aquatic class with an instructor

Make a Splash: The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy and Pool Wellness at Grand Living

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Quick Summary: Grand Living’s resort-style pools are central to a holistic wellness lifestyle, offering seniors therapeutic, physical, and social benefits. Aquatic exercise supports joint health, builds strength, and improves cardiovascular…

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Blood Pressure in Older Adults

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Why blood pressure in older adults matter Blood pressure is incredibly important for any adult but becomes increasingly important for older adults. Hypertension (high blood pressure) can lead to serious…

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An older adult man self-checks his blood pressure in a kitchen

Understanding Blood Pressure in Older Adults: What You Need to Know

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Quick Summary: High blood pressure is one of the most common and manageable health concerns for older adults. This post covers hypertension in older adults and what it means for…

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